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.
Game Changers in conversation with Lea Ea of ARROWES
Join us for a conversation with Lea Ea as she shares her remarkable journey from refugee to Executive Director of ARROWES Roading Safety, and how her experiences have shaped a mission to save lives on roads around the world through innovation, technology and community impact.
- Date: Wednesday 17 June
- Time: 6pm - 7:15pm
- Location: State Library Queensland
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Real Health Panel Series: Building Brain Capital: Designing Universities for Learning, Capability and a Changing World
This is a free event.
This QUT Real Health Series panel will explore what it means for universities to respond intentionally: how brain capital can be built through curriculum and student experience, and how universities can design learning environments that strengthen the capabilities needed to learn, work, and thrive in complex and rapidly changing contexts.
- Date: Wednesday 15 July
- Time: 7am - 9am
- Price: FREE
- Location: E-5 Function Room, Level 5, E Block, QUT Kelvin Grove Campus or online
- Register now
Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame 2026 Induction dinner
Celebrate excellence. Connect with Queensland’s most influential leaders. Be part of a remarkable night that honours individuals and organisations shaping our state’s future. Join us as we induct six outstanding business leaders into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. This black-tie gala evening combines prestige, purpose and powerful connection - bringing together those who lead, influence and inspire across Queensland.
- Date: Thursday 23 July
- Time: 6pm - 10pm
- Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Leah King-Smith: rhythm wRites Forum
This is a free event.
Join us for a public forum with influential First Nations artists and thinkers including Dr Leah King-Smith, Associate Professor Dr Bianca Beetson, Associate Professor Deb Duthie, Nici Cumpston, Robert Andrew and Celise Gibson whose practices challenge, unsettle and reimagine the creative landscape, as part of the exhibition Leah King-Smith: rhythm wRites.
- Date: Friday 24 July
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Price: Free
- Location: QUT Art Museum
- Register now
Opportunities and Workshops:
QUT Open Day
This is a free event.
Are you supporting someone to make their first step towards a university degree or are you considering a career change yourself and would like to upskill? Join us at Open Day on Sunday 26 July and explore what's new on our campuses. Tour facilities, explore study areas, and get inspired. Don't forget to drop by the Alumni tent.
- Date: Sunday 26 July
- Time: 9am - 3pm
- Location: Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses
- Find out more
Side Hustle
This is a free event.
Side Hustle demystifies the process of identifying a ‘problem worth solving,’ validating the idea, building the business model and sourcing customers. Side Hustle is for anyone who wants to start something or has an idea for a side project, but not sure where to start or could use some guidance to take it further.
- Date: Every Thursday from 12 March 2026
- Time: 4pm - 6pm
- Price: FREE
- Location: B Block, Gardens Point campus
- Find out more and register
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Jenni is an innovative communications, marketing and engagement specialist with fifteen years of industry experience. She is also a proud QUT alumnus with a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Interdisciplinary).