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: Sustainability
Sustainability may be global in scope, but meaningful change starts locally. Across sectors, QUT alumni are finding that real impact depends not just on ambitious ideas, but on deep, ongoing engagement with the communities they serve.
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Filed under: Arts and Culture
Tracey Robertson | Grabbing attention with great scripts & stories
Having worked in the film and production industry for over 25 years, Tracey shares her perspective on industry trends, unique opportunities for Australian production companies, tips for pitching stories, and how to land a gig overseas as a producer.
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Filed under: Arts and Culture
Dr Danny Tan | Innovation through connection
As CEO and Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd, Danny Tan has honed his creative practice and delivered arts excellence on an international stage. He discusses emerging trends in dance and what continues to drive his need to innovate.
Filed under: Leadership
Cecily McGuckin | Talking Leadership with the first female CEO in Australia’s Steel distribution industry
Pairing her gut instinct with facts to make significant decisions, CEO and Managing Director of Queensland Sheet and Steel, Cecily McGuckin, brings a fresh approach to leadership and workplace culture in the steel industry.
Filed under: Innovation
Chris Milligan | Driving innovation in the HR Tech industry
Serial tech entrepreneur, Chris Milligan, explains how success is due largely in part to a growth mindset and the power of perspective. He discusses new trends in HR, employment, and shares insights on how to continuously build on previous successes.
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Filed under: Future of work
Rashan Senanayake | Helping others to define personal success
Education and design thinking CEO, speaker and author Rashan is most fulfilled when he is equipping others to level up and move toward their desired future. He discusses the future of work and creating your own definition of success.
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Filed under: Innovation
Dr Naomi Paxton | Medical Engineering & Biofabrication expert
PhD graduate Dr Naomi Paxton is at the forefront of medical engineering. Naomi uses 3D printing to create patient-specific anatomical models to assist in surgical planning and fabricate tissue engineered implants that regrow damaged or diseased tissues.
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Filed under: Innovation
Brett Wiskar | Future proofing businesses
As a Chief Future Officer at Wiley, Brett Wiskar works with businesses to drive efficiencies so they remain ahead of the curve for decades to come. He shares his take on emerging trends and disruptive business models.
Filed under: Arts and Culture
Mona Ryder | Talking all things art
Mona Ryder's career as an artist spans across four decades. She’s exhibited her works widely and executed several major public art commissions and projects. Mona talks about what goes into an exhibition and what she loves most about her work.
Filed under: Sustainability
Tony Ip | Green architecture has a bright future in Hong Kong
Tony has decades of experience navigating the specific challenges involved in green architecture, which considers not only the climate impact of architecture and related disciplines, but also how architecture affects humans and the natural environment.
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