Author: Victoria Aldred
Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion
Lisa Mills | Teaching her ‘home’ language, Auslan
Lisa has taught sign language, her ‘home’ language, to over 50,000 students online. By increasing the number of people who learn sign language, she is helping make society more inclusive and making a difference in the deaf community.
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Filed under: Arts and Culture
James Bennett | Story is key for animators
Animator, business owner and all-round funny guy, James Bennett the founder of Shomen Productions, outlines the importance for animators to understand the greater narrative being told through their work.
Filed under: Arts and Culture
Tracey Robertson | Grabbing attention with great scripts & stories
Having worked in the film and production industry for over 25 years, Tracey shares her perspective on industry trends, unique opportunities for Australian production companies, tips for pitching stories, and how to land a gig overseas as a producer.
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Filed under: Leadership
Cecily McGuckin | Talking Leadership with the first female CEO in Australia’s Steel distribution industry
Pairing her gut instinct with facts to make significant decisions, CEO and Managing Director of Queensland Sheet and Steel, Cecily McGuckin, brings a fresh approach to leadership and workplace culture in the steel industry.
Filed under: Future of work
Rashan Senanayake | Helping others to define personal success
Education and design thinking CEO, speaker and author Rashan is most fulfilled when he is equipping others to level up and move toward their desired future. He discusses the future of work and creating your own definition of success.
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Filed under: Innovation
Chris Milligan | Driving innovation in the HR Tech industry
Serial tech entrepreneur, Chris Milligan, explains how success is due largely in part to a growth mindset and the power of perspective. He discusses new trends in HR, employment, and shares insights on how to continuously build on previous successes.
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Filed under: Innovation
Dr Naomi Paxton | Medical Engineering & Biofabrication expert
PhD graduate Dr Naomi Paxton is at the forefront of medical engineering. Naomi uses 3D printing to create patient-specific anatomical models to assist in surgical planning and fabricate tissue engineered implants that regrow damaged or diseased tissues.
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Filed under: Innovation
Brett Wiskar | Future proofing businesses
As a Chief Future Officer at Wiley, Brett Wiskar works with businesses to drive efficiencies so they remain ahead of the curve for decades to come. He shares his take on emerging trends and disruptive business models.
Filed under: Innovation
Rhianna Ferguson | Entering the space race
QUT alumnus, Rhianna Ferguson, has her dream job building rockets as Principal Avionics Engineer at Gilmour Space. She talks about her career in avionics engineering, and her hopes for the future of Australia’s space industry.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship
Dr Daniel Swan | #GiveFirst and be a catalyst for positive change
Co-Founder and CEO of RealAR, Dr Daniel Swan sits down with the QUT Alumni team to share insights from his career journey and advice for fellow entrepreneurs on how to succeed in the industry.
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Filed under: Arts and Culture
Tom Yaxley | A career on stage
Amidst the bustling cultural hub of Brisbane, Tom Yaxley is a beacon of inspiration for aspiring actors. Tom shares the challenges and triumphs of his theatrical career as he continues to shine on the global stage.