QUT researchers celebrated at Women in Technology Awards
Two researchers and educators from the QUT Faculty of Science have been honoured for their groundbreaking work at the 2026 Women in Technology (WiT) Awards, held Friday night in Brisbane.
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
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
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
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
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.