Author: Zoe Engeman
Filed under: Leadership, Legacy, Entrepreneurship
Philip Ryan | The power of collaboration
Philip Ryan has led a long and successful career in law, finance, and entrepreneurship. But he'll be the first to tell you that he didn't get there on his own. Now he's paying it forward and helping the next gneration find their place in the world.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Global careers, Arts and Culture
Savannah Franklin | On repeat
Savannah Franklin is a music industry trailblazer and QUT alum now based in Los Angeles. Savannah has carved out an impressive career in A&R at Columbia Records and works behind the scenes, scouting the next generation of talent.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians
Wyatt Cook-Revell | Walking in two worlds
Ashurst lawyer, Wyatt Cook-Revell is a proud Indigenous Australian. He reflects on this year's NAIDOC theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, and how he carries these values into everything he does.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians
Bhosten Savage | Built to last
At just 25, Bhosten Savage is already shaping the future of Australia's infrastructure. He shares what drives his work, how cultural values shape his leadership, and his advice for the next generation.
Filed under: Career pivots, Entrepreneurship
Susie Taaffe | Rewriting the rules (and the wardrobe)
From the outside, Susie Taaffe's career looks like a series of bold pivots. But to Susie, each step gave her the knowledge and skillset she needed to end up where she is today—founder of body-positive underwear brand Skanties.
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Filed under: Career pivots, Future of work
Gillian Kelly | From uncertainty to opportunity
Director of Outplacement Australia, Gillian Kelly, has built a career helping people navigate change with confidence. In this insightful article, she shares her top tips for approaching a career change —and doing it on your own terms.
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Filed under: Legacy
QUT Law Founders' Scholarship | The next generation
The QUT Law Founders’ Scholarship was established in 1997 by a group of dedicated alumni, staff, and members of the legal community. For the founders, the scholarship represents an investment in the next generation of legal professionals.
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Filed under: Legacy
Dr David Moffatt and David Pradella | More than a scholarship
Fifteen years ago, Dr David Moffatt, and David Pradella were among several alumni who donated to establish the Su Mon Wong Scholarship for Excellence in Marketing. The scholarship celebrates former QUT marketing lecturer and mentor, Su Mon Wong.
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Filed under: Legacy, Innovation
Dr Cristina Cifuentes | The mother of decompilation
QUT alumnus, Dr Cristina Cifuentes pioneered work in decompilation, a cornerstone of cybersecurity analysis. Cristina reflects on her time at QUT, the uphill battle to have her work recognised, and how her work laid the foundation for a global field.
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Filed under: Legacy
Mina Patel | My QUT legacy
Mina Patel has led a successful 35-year career with various pharmaceutical companies. The Alumni team recently discovered that QUT is affectionately known as 'Patel University' in her household. We asked Mina to share her story.
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The Lenz family | Powered by QUT
For the Lenz family, QUT isn’t just where they went to uni—it’s part of their story. No matter where their degree has taken them, QUT remains the thread that ties them together.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Heidi Cooper | Queensland business: the economic force behind our state’s bright future
Heidi Cooper is the CEO of Business Chamber Queensland and an advocate for the business community. Drawing on her experience in some of Australia's largest companies, Heidi discusses the future of Queensland business.
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