Inspiring stories and industry insights from those who have walked the path before you. Connect with the game changers and tap into the collective wisdom of your alumni community.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship
What does it really take to turn an idea into a successful business? Alumni founders and business leaders from a range of industries share the lessons they've learned about entrepreneurship.
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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, Marketing
Professor Gary Mortimer | When small businesses ‘bend the rules’
QUT alumnus and staff member, Professor Gary Mortimer, is widely recognised as Australia's leading retail expert. His recent research dives into why bending the rules can be a win for businesses and their customers.
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Filed under: Innovation, Portfolio careers, Entrepreneurship
Dr Ken Dutton-Regester | Science meets storytelling
Dr Ken Dutton-Regester has turned his scientific expertise into creative tools—from VR to escape rooms. He shares his journey from researcher to founder of Excite Science, and his mission to make cancer education more accessible and engaging.
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Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Entrepreneurship
Esme Soan | For better health
Esme Soan has always been passionate about women’s health—from improving pregnancy care, to managing chronic pain to rehabilitation after cancer treatment. We discuss her career, Pear Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy and emerging health issues.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship
Alyce Renderos | The business of gifting
Meet ballerina turned entrepreneur, Alyce Renderos. As Founder of corporate gifting service Saltus Gifting, Alyce shares her career journey, the highs and lows of small business ownership, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Global careers
Rebecca Jefferd | Flawless foundation
Rebecca Jefferd’s resume is full of household brands from BP, L’Oreal, MECCA, the TOM Co and now Ultra Violette, the sunscreen empire she co-founded with a former colleague. The QUT Alumni Team discuss her career and what’s happening at Ultra Violette.