Author: Jenni Hastings
Filed under: Sustainability
Local voices, lasting impact: meaningful community engagement
Sustainability may be global in scope, but meaningful change starts locally. Across sectors, QUT alumni are finding that real impact depends not just on ambitious ideas, but on deep, ongoing engagement with the communities they serve.
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Filed under: Sustainability
Sustainability, equity and the fight against food insecurity
Rising living costs, supply disruptions and climate pressures are making it harder to access affordable, nutritious food. QUT alumni reflect on the various issues and provide some potential solutions.
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Filed under: Sustainability, Leadership
The leader behind Aurecon’s sustainability transformation
Recognised as the Global Chief Sustainability Officer of the Year in 2022 and with over 27 years’ experience working across the energy sector Paul Gleeson is an influential voice on sustainable business initiatives.
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Filed under: Events
What's on: June - July 2026
We’ve got you covered with a list of exciting events happening on and off campus this June and July, including both free and paid events for QUT Alumni.
Filed under: Innovation
QUT research update: June 2026
See the most recent research updates from QUT this month including the launch of QUT’s Energy Transition Centre, The successful launch of a student satellite into space and QUT’s Centre of Robotics humanoid robot ‘QUTie’ exploring Brisbane.
Filed under: Marketing
Alumni Enews: your words, our actions
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback in our recent Alumni enews survey. Read insights from the survey and our plans for future editions based on your suggestions.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Future of work
The enduring vision of Gail Sorronda
Gail Sorronda is one of Australia’s most distinctive fashion voices. Known for her sculptural silhouettes and gothic romanticism, her work is grounded in longevity, restraint and emotional resonance.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Future of work, Global careers
Tailored for success: Matt Willms on marketing, metrics and momentum
From a part-time sales assistant role in Brisbane to an international career with the H&M Group. Mat Willms's career journey offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fast evolving fashion industry and the skills, mindset and resilience to succeed within it.
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Filed under: Innovation, Health and wellbeing
QUT Research Update: May 2026
Read QUT research updates from May 2026 including AI-generated proteins, ways to combat ICU drug-resistant infections, Australia’s opportunity in the global upcycled food market and nine QUT students named 2026 Westpac Young Technologist Scholars.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Portfolio careers
Jayson Blight | designing QPAC's Glasshouse Theatre
Architecture for Jayson Blight is grounded in lived experience - how spaces feel, not just how they look. His work spans across public and private works including his recent project - QPAC’s new Glasshouse Theatre.
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Filed under: Arts and Culture
Thought Leadership: the power of public art in community life
Public art can shape how communities feel, connect, and grow. We spoke with QUT Alumni working as artists in the public sphere to understand how their work intersects with community as a powerful force in building vibrant, inclusive places.
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Filed under: Events
What's on: May - June 2026
We’ve got you covered with a list of exciting events happening on and off campus this May and June, including both free and paid events and some sneaky discounts for QUT Alumni.