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Zircon as Earth’s timekeeper: are we reading the clock right?: Zircon crystals in igneous rocks must be carefully examined and not relied upon solely to predict future volcanic eruptions and other tectonic events, QUT researchers have shown.
Machines must think like humans to build trust: Professor Peter Bruza from QUT’s School of Information Systems will lead a team on a two-year challenge to develop and test quantum theory-based models that better explain and predict human decisions on trust.
First joint US and QUT bioenergy appointment: The international collaboration between QUT and the US Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to develop bioenergy from plant and waste matter has been strengthened with the first joint research and academic appointment of microbiologist Dr Alex Beliaev.
Biofuels revolution will help power Queensland economy: The man who helped power US Navy ships with alternative fuels made from beef fat has toured Queensland with QUT experts to help push the state’s burgeoning biofuels industry.
Futile hospital treatments cost millions: Non-beneficial treatment of patients who are at the end of their life costs Australia approximately $153.1 million a year, a study published in the British Medical Journal Open has found.
GC600 spectators the first to trial sun safe app: Burning rubber not skin is the key message QUT sun safe researchers want Gold Coast 600 spectators to remember, with the release of a new app specifically designed for the Gold Coast.
Disruption: deal with it!: “You need a little bit of crazy in a founder,” Suncorp CEO of Strategic Innovation Pip Marlow told a packed room at the QUT’s Disruptive Influences and What to Do with Them conference.
Our students have the BRAAAAAINS for adventure gaming: In a unique industry collaboration, QUT drama students are helping to create Australia’s most ambitious zombie adventure game.
QUT welcomes leaders from Bougainville, Bhutan and Indonesia: QUT is hosting senior leaders from Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Bhutan and Indonesia to build and strengthen international educational links.
Brave, bold and beautiful - science meets art in QUT photo competition: Scientific research can be beautiful, unexpected and complex - just take a look at these top 10 finalists in the QUT Science in Focus Image Competition.
New wave of ‘Indigipreneurs’: QUT Master of Business student Dean Foley, founder of Australia’s first Indigenous business accelerator, Barayamal, is the winner of the inaugural National Indigenous Digital Excellence Awards’ entrepreneurship award.
Wikipedia 101 to celebrate Open Access Week: QUT researchers and librarians will do their bit to add to the world’s Wikipedia knowledge as part of the university’s Open Access Week celebrations and activities.
Oct-Nov: QUT Creative Industries’ Kaleidoscope Graduate Showcase @ Kelvin Grove & Gardens Point
Oct 24: Open Access Week: Wikipedia Editing Workshop (free) @ Kelvin Grove
Oct 25: Women and the Justice System seminar (free) @ Old Government House
Oct 25: MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Evening (free) @ Gardens Point
Oct 25: QUT Business Leaders’ Forum with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz @ Hilton Brisbane
Oct 27: Science in Focus Finalist Exhibition & Award Ceremony (free) @The Cube
Oct 27: Public lecture: The Value of an Arts-Science Nexus @ The Cube
Oct 27: Pink Ribbon Blue Sky Breakfast @ Gardens Point
Oct 27: The Power of Open Access (free) @ Gardens Point
Nov 1: QUT Distinguished Visitor Lecture: How Smart City Services Benefit from Urban Data @ Gardens Point
Nov 11-Dec 17: The churchie national emerging art prize (free) @ QUT Art Museum
Nov 14: ACPNS/FIA Alumni Anniversary Breakfast @ Broncos Leagues Club
Dec 19: QUT Real Decisions (free) @ Gardens Point
Now-Oct 29: Machination (free) @ QUT Art Museum
Now-Oct 29: Why future still needs us: AI and humanity (free) @ QUT Art Museum
Now-Nov 24: STEM for Schools: What’s on in 2017 @ QUT
Now-December: Code-A-Bot, Physics Observatory and Dino Zoo (free) @ The Cube
Now-June 25, 2018: Eternal Present: The Still Life paintings of William Robinson (free) @ William Robinson Gallery, Old Government House
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Associate Professor Gary Mortimer’s retail expertise attracted national media interest on topics ranging from craft beer to Amazon, while Professor Peter Corke gained international exposure for the QUT Robot Academy online platform, thanks to a Robohub podcast that made the Irish Tech Times.
These and our other media highlights of the week can be found here.
Media release date: Monday, October 23, 2017
Media contact: media@qut.edu.au
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