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: Sustainability
Simon Jackson | New Norms for a Sustainable Future
Simon Jackson is the Head of Sustainability at Compass Group Australia, one of the country’s largest food and support service companies. Drawing from his vast experience, he delves into sustainability and circularity in corporate landscapes.
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Filed under: Sustainability, Global careers
Sally Higgins | Nurturing Progress
Sally Higgins is no stranger to hard work, balancing her days working for the Nous Group with co-managing a mixed use farm. In this article, we ask about Sally's Nuffield Scholarship research and how she manages her priorities.
Filed under: Global careers, Sustainability
Dr Omniya el Baghdadi | Nature Positive Cities
Dr Omniya el Baghdadi is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 13 years of experience in research and consultancy in Australia and Egypt. In this Q&A Omniya discusses the parallels between the two countries.
Filed under: Health and wellbeing
Dr Robyn Littlewood | Generational wellbeing
As CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Robyn leads the state’s prevention agency to turn the tide on rates of obesity and chronic disease. A QUT nutrition and dietetics alumnus, she shares her thoughts on shaping the future of a healthy Queensland.
Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Entrepreneurship
Sam Carson | Wellbeing in Business
QUT alumnus, Sam Carson, delves into Acai Brothers - the successful superfood business he co-founded with long-time friend, and fellow alumnus, Ben Day.
Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion
Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness
Sumit spent 15 years coordinating wellbeing programs with at-risk and migrant communities before establishing Reframe Wellbeing. In this article Sumit chats about his career and explores some of the latest wellbeing insights.
Filed under: Health and wellbeing
Genevieve Deaconos | Embracing nature for wellbeing
In this Q&A, Genevieve Deaconos, elaborates on her transition from corporate marketing to her dream job at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the profound benefits of connecting with nature for individual and generational wellbeing.
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Filed under: Health and wellbeing
Margie Ireland | The Burnout Epidemic
The phenomenon of burnout has gained significant attention in recent years, especially since COVID. But while the pandemic is now over, burnout is on the increase. QUT alumnus and psychologist, Margie Ireland, shares her tips for beating the burnout.
Filed under: Innovation
Chloe Turrell | Engineering the Future of Health
Join us for an insightful conversation with QUT alumnus, Chloe Turrell - an award-winning Senior Biomedical Engineer who is working on groundbreaking solutions to current healthcare issues.
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