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: Health and wellbeing, Entrepreneurship
Esme Soan | For better health
Esme Soan has always been passionate about women’s health—from improving pregnancy care, to managing chronic pain to rehabilitation after cancer treatment. We discuss her career, Pear Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy and emerging health issues.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship
Alyce Renderos | The business of gifting
Meet ballerina turned entrepreneur, Alyce Renderos. As Founder of corporate gifting service Saltus Gifting, Alyce shares her career journey, the highs and lows of small business ownership, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Global careers
Rebecca Jefferd | Flawless foundation
Rebecca Jefferd’s resume is full of household brands from BP, L’Oreal, MECCA, the TOM Co and now Ultra Violette, the sunscreen empire she co-founded with a former colleague. The QUT Alumni Team discuss her career and what’s happening at Ultra Violette.
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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