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: 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: 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: Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Gary Allen | Breaking Barriers
Gary Allen is the Co-Founder of Enabled.vip, a platform that provides the disability community with revenue streams outside of traditional nine-to-five roles. Gary discusses his business and how to support a more inclusive workplace.
Filed under: Innovation, Future of work
Prof Marek Kowalkiewicz | Australia's AI moment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant frontier—it's here, transforming industries, economies, and the way we work. Yet, as the world accelerates into this new era, is Australia keeping pace? Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz explores this issue.
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Filed under: Future of work, Innovation
Carl Gribble | Bridging business and AI
Carl Gribble has built a successful career in customer experience. He now co-leads Dorothi AI, a company focused on helping professionals leverage Generative AI. Carl shares his journey and explores how businesses can harness these AI to stay ahead.
Filed under: Innovation, Future of work
Chris Hockings | AI you can trust
Chris Hockings has built an impressive career in the technology industry. As APAC Chief Technology Officer (Cyber Security) of IBM, Chris leverages his experience to provide valuable insights into how we can effectively secure and govern AI.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
Sophie Beer | Growing daisies in concrete
Sophie Beer completed a double degree with distinction in Creative Industries and Law and to the bewilderment of parents started a career as a freelance illustrator. Today, Sophie is a successful illustrator and author of children’s books.