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Filed under: Career pivots, Entrepreneurship
Susie Taaffe | Rewriting the rules (and the wardrobe)
From the outside, Susie Taaffe's career looks like a series of bold pivots. But to Susie, each step gave her the knowledge and skillset she needed to end up where she is today—founder of body-positive underwear brand Skanties.
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Philip Ascher | Pivotal moments
Philip Ascher’s career spanned over 24 years with some of the biggest names in the finance world before he decided to become a registered nurse. The QUT Alumni Team sat down with Philip to discuss his career and how he knew it was time for a change.
Filed under: Legacy
QUT Law Founders' Scholarship | The next generation
The QUT Law Founders’ Scholarship was established in 1997 by a group of dedicated alumni, staff, and members of the legal community. For the founders, the scholarship represents an investment in the next generation of legal professionals.
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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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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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