Behavioural science takes aim at fire ant threat
11 Sep 2026

Behavioural science takes aim at fire ant threat

Students and professionals from across Australia will use behavioural economics skills to help fight fire ants at the annual QUT Nudgeathon competition this month.  

Hazardous microplastics heaviest in Bulimba Creek in Brisbane
10 Sep 2026

Hazardous microplastics heaviest in Bulimba Creek in Brisbane

Bulimba Creek was found to have a high load of hazardous microplastics in an investigation of the composition of microplastic types in three Brisbane creeks by QUT researchers. 

Too much emotion in digital marketing reduces sales: QUT research
8 Sep 2026

Too much emotion in digital marketing reduces sales: QUT research

PhD researcher Sichen Meng has won the QUT 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition with her presentation “More Likes, Fewer Sales: Helping Small Sellers Turn Attention into Purchases”, which found more attention did not equal more sales.

Indigenous arts luminary Leah Purcell honoured by QUT
4 Sep 2026

Indigenous arts luminary Leah Purcell honoured by QUT

Acclaimed actor, writer, director and producer Leah Purcell AM has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from QUT for her distinguished service to the community.

QUT Council confirms key leadership appointments
3 Sep 2026

QUT Council confirms key leadership appointments

QUT Council has announced a number of key governance appointments, including the re-election of Chancellor Ann Sherry AO, the election of Karen Spiller OAM CF as Deputy Chancellor, and appointments to the University's new Indigenous Australian Committee.

QUT humanoid robot to lead wellness activities at Brisbane Festival
1 Sep 2026

QUT humanoid robot to lead wellness activities at Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival goers will have the opportunity to come face to face with a humanoid robot programmed to take them through an exercise-based wellness routine at South Bank on September 22 and 23.