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: Innovation
QUT Research updates April 2026
A rapid, low-cost saliva diagnostic tool for common cancers; turning body heat into power; the deceptive tactics used by popular paid and free apps; and two QUT students have also been awarded prestigious Westpac Australia-Asia fellowships.
Filed under: , Events
What's on: March - April 2026
We’ve got you covered with a list of exciting events happening on and off campus this March and April, including both free and paid events and some sneaky discounts for QUT Alumni.
Filed under: Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship
Making Travel Accessible with Santiago Velasquez
Catching a bus is something most of us take for granted. But for many Australians with a disability, it can present many challenges. Propelled by his own transport experiences, Santiago Velasquez created Hailo – the world's first accessible travel app.
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At the frontier of science and innovation
As the World Science Festival rolls into Brisbane, we're shining a light on QUT alumni and staff at the forefront of innovation - from astrophysics to physics and robotics - to discover why we should be excited about the future of science and technology.
Filed under: Global careers
Ryan Nascimento | Space Man
The Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral are all names that ignite our imaginations, but for Ryan Nascimento this is his reality. In this article he discusses his career, how he fell in love with space and the future of aerospace engineering.
Filed under: Events, Future of work
What's on: February - March 2026
From the eagerly awaited World Science Festival, our next QUT Bold event, artist conversations and the QUT Classic, we’ve got you covered with a list of exciting events this February and March.
Filed under: Arts and Culture
Alumni Business Directory
Need some ideas to help fill your holiday hamper? Have a look at our gift guide featuring QUT Alumni businesses, authors, artists and initiatives for inspiration.
Filed under: Innovation
Belnic Constructions | building intuitive, efficient, and patient-centric spaces
Nicole Detsimas and Hayley Bell combined their skills in design and project management to start Belnic Constructions in 2018. After seven years the pair are specialists in understanding a client’s ‘why’ to create patient-centric spaces.
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Filed under: Health and wellbeing
Sankey Fraser | 100 Years of Service
The QUT Alumni Team speak to the owners of the Sankey Fraser Eyecare about the challenges and opportunities of running a regional practice particularly a well-established one celebrating its 100-year milestone in 2025.