Your support makes a difference
'The university is teeming with philanthropic updates, so our team has gathered a few story highlights that demonstrate the power of giving and how donor support changes lives.
Thank you for supporting us as we continue to make a real-world difference with vital scholarships for students, world-changing research projects and community outreach programs.
We look forward to sharing more real-world outcomes with you in future donor impact updates.'
Donor impact stories
Five years, over 500 koalas saved
Chlamydia can lead to infertility in koalas, devastating many populations across Australia. Since the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program was launched five years ago, over 500 koalas have been vaccinated against the deadly disease. See how QUT and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital are working towards the long-term survival rates of koalas in south-east Queensland and beyond.
Lily's lived experience drives real change
A combination of determination, and opportunity in the shape of a Learning Potential Fund scholarship, created the means for Lily to reimagine and transform her life. Originally from a small rural town, she's now in a career giving back to the community in a crucial support role helping young and vulnerable people feel seen, heard and understood.
Transforming lives from Brisbane to Los Angeles
As a young child, Shuang Hu grew up dreaming of a life in Hollywood. But unlike most people with sights set for the big screen, that dream has become a reality, thanks largely to the life-changing impact of a QUT-led research collaboration and innovative surgery.
Learn about this vital research
LPF spotlight: Meet Dr Bob Cuthbert
QUT Learning Potential Fund recipient Dr Bob Cuthbert shares how video games can have a real-world impact beyond traditional entertainment. He received an LPF scholarship during his undergraduate degree and now works as a researcher building video games to help rehabilitation patients. Discover how the Learning Potential Fund helped shape Bob's career trajectory.
First Nations Scholarship sets new benchmark
The NAB Foundation First Nations Futures Scholarship makes QUT history as the largest single transformative scholarship currently available, and supports emerging leaders in business and finance. It reflects a commitment to nurturing individuals who are deeply connected to their communities and who seek to build thriving futures grounded in respect for culture, language, and place.
Research scholarship to help make roads safer
QUT psychology student Jessica Chadburn has been awarded the inaugural RACQ Guimaraes Memorial Scholarship, which aims to remember a young Gold Coast boy and make roads safer for children. The new scholarship is named after nine-year-old Aiden Guimaraes, who died in 2024 following a crash involving a car and the e-bike he and his father were riding.
2025 impact summary
Total gifts
7,300
Total donors
698
Programs supported
122
Equity applications
20% increase
Learning Potential Fund donors
492
Learning Potential Fund scholarships
1,720 offered
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