Author: Victoria Aldred
Filed under: Sustainability
Rethinking food insecurity: insights from Emma-Kate Rose, Executive Director of Food Connect Foundation
Emma-Kate Rose, Executive Director of Food Connect Foundation, is leading new approaches to addressing food insecurity by reshaping how food moves from farm to table.
Filed under: Sustainability
Isolation, logistics and lived experience: Fiona Maxwell on why regional food insecurity is a systems issue
From North Queensland to statewide strategy, Fiona Maxwell reveals why regional food insecurity is a systems issue — and what must shift to fix it.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Immersive Technology, Human Connection: The Work of Georgie Pinn
Georgie Pinn has built a career turning public spaces into places where audiences don't just watch — they participate, create, and connect. Through her studio Interactor, she designs immersive experiences that put community at the centre.
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Filed under: Arts and Culture
From SurfStitch Warehouse to Cotton On Kids Creative Lead
Dajana Hazle was picked out of a SurfStitch warehouse as a QUT graduate and never looked back. Now a creative lead at Cotton On Kids overseeing a team of eleven, her career is built entirely on backing herself and seizing every opportunity.
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Filed under: Innovation, Sustainability
Dr Julie Vercelloni | The science of reef conservation
Dr Julie Vercelloni is pioneering innovative statistical models, AI-driven reef analysis, and open-access science to safeguard marine ecosystems. Learn how her unique blend of expertise is helping shape the future of reef conservation worldwide.
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Filed under: Sustainability, Leadership
Kate Hofmeister | Wildlife warrior
From childhood adventures to her first job at Australia Zoo, Kate has dedicated her career to conservation. Now Team Leader for Wildlife Conservation at Sunshine Coast Council, Kate shares her journey.
Filed under: Sustainability, Innovation
Nyssa Henry | Hacking conservation
Nyssa Henry has dedicated her career to protecting the Great Barrier Reef through data-driven solutions. In this Q&A, Nyssa shares how her passion for environmental science began, and the role of technology in conservation.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Sustainability
Julia Watson | Redefining progress
Julia Watson shares her groundbreaking work in marrying Indigenous knowledge with contemporary design practices. Learn how her career is inspiring a new generation of designers to rethink sustainability through the lens of Indigenous wisdom.
Filed under: Leadership, Innovation, Future of work
Leah Lang | Design Leadership: The Impact of Guiding Creativity
Queensland Government Architect Leah Lang shares insights on impactful design leadership through creativity, collaboration, and embracing challenges.
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Filed under: Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Julie & Maurice Hillier | The Heart and Hands Behind Ministry of Handmade
Julie & Maurice highlight the importance of sustainability and the joy of teaching handmade skills in an increasingly digital world.
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Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Arts and Culture
Andy Miller | Redefining Drinking Culture with Heaps Normal
Andy reflects on the brand's inspiration, his creative background, and how living in Bangkok supports the company's growth in Southeast Asia.
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Filed under: Global careers
Paige Wanckel | Insights into HR evolution and life in New York
In our Q&A with alumnus Paige Wanckel, we dive into the world of human capital and working overseas! She offers advice for fellow alumni looking to do the same and discusses emerging trends in human capital, such as skills-based hiring and AI integration.
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