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: Arts and Culture
Bella Deary, Nextdoor ARI | The Sum Is Greater
The Nextdoor ARI was founded in 2020 with a vision of creating opportunities for South-East Queensland based contemporary artists to grow and develop. QUT Alumnus and member Bella Deary tells us more.
Filed under: Leadership, Legacy, Entrepreneurship
Philip Ryan | The power of collaboration
Philip Ryan has led a long and successful career in law, finance, and entrepreneurship. But he'll be the first to tell you that he didn't get there on his own. Now he's paying it forward and helping the next gneration find their place in the world.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Global careers, Arts and Culture
Savannah Franklin | On repeat
Savannah Franklin is a music industry trailblazer and QUT alum now based in Los Angeles. Savannah has carved out an impressive career in A&R at Columbia Records and works behind the scenes, scouting the next generation of talent.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians
Wyatt Cook-Revell | Walking in two worlds
Ashurst lawyer, Wyatt Cook-Revell is a proud Indigenous Australian. He reflects on this year's NAIDOC theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, and how he carries these values into everything he does.
Filed under: Sport, Indigenous Australians
Libby Cook-Black | Reframing sport
Libby is a Zenadth Kes woman from the Samsep clan on Erub Island, in the Eastern area of the Torres Straits. In June 2023 Libby founded the not-for-profit organisation the Female Co and in this Q&A discusses her career and vision for the future.
Filed under: Indigenous Australians
Bhosten Savage | Built to last
At just 25, Bhosten Savage is already shaping the future of Australia's infrastructure. He shares what drives his work, how cultural values shape his leadership, and his advice for the next generation.
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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Filed under: Career pivots
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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