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: 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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Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion
Jessica Mellor | Embracing the Swift Effect
QUT alumnus and The Star's CEO, Jessica Mellor, reflects on her experience among Taylor Swift concert-goers. She was struck by more than infectious melodies but by the indelible mark of Swift's entrepreneurial prowess and culture-shaping influence.
Filed under: Health and wellbeing
How neuroplasticity shapes a thriving life | Professor Selena Bartlett
Through the lens of neuroscience, Professor Selena Bartlett explains how our daily choices influence our long-term brain health, from the first thing we do in the morning to the habits that shape our days.
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Filed under: Leadership, Innovation, Future of work
Deborah Henderson | AI in 2024: Managing risks and charting the future
As a QUT eMBA alumnus, Deborah Henderson brings her wealth of knowledge and ethical acumen as guest editor of the February 2024 edition of the Alumni newsletter. Deborah delves into navigating the profound impact (and risks of AI into 2024 and beyond.
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Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion
Riva Mendoza | Paving her path from QUT to Canva
In this Q&A with QUT Alumnus, Riva Mendoza, we hear about her journey at QUT shaped, by growth and exploration, leading to an exciting career in frontend development at Canva.
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