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Helping drink drivers steer clear of reoffending: New CARRS-Q program: An Australian-first online program developed by Dr Hollie Wilson (pictured above) to help first-time drink drivers steer clear of reoffending will be trialed in Brisbane and Cairns.
Taxpayers still footing the carbon emissions bill: The axing of the carbon tax has redirected costs of $14 per tonne of emissions directly to taxpayers, denied Australia access to a growing international carbon market, and stymied the creation of green jobs, QUT legal academic Dr Felicity Deane said.
UK phone hack scandal investigative journo Nick Davies talks at QUT: The journalist who uncovered the News of the World phone-hacking scandal, Nick Davies, will give a free public lecture at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus on May 29.
QUT calls for future scientists as teens sign up for STEM camps: The widely-anticipated QUT Vice-Chancellor's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) camp is now open for Queensland's smartest Year 11 students to apply.
'Super Awesome!' world premiere for QUT acting grads: A new feature film by two QUT acting graduates will bring its humour, music and marriage equality message to Brisbane for a special screening with the filmmakers on June 19 following its world premiere in Toronto on May 29.
Bond market recovery may spark stock market correction: Investors should keep a "watchful eye" on the bonds market after a QUT economist warned its return to normality could send the stock market into a "correction cycle".
QUT student studying international tax says oui oui to Paris OECD Forum: QUT business student Madison Ure (pictured below) will represent Australia at a prestigious global forum in Paris this month, joining the ranks of current and former world leaders and others of international influence.
Queensland business icons set for Hall of Fame: Business icons from Queensland's past and present will be welcomed into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Dinner on Thursday, July 30.
New owners wanted for plump ponies: New owners are being sought for 40 healthy ponies that have been participating in clinical trials conducted by QUT.
Even flush families find value in frugality: Middle-income earners are just as thrifty as those less well-off when it comes to budgeting the family finances, QUT researcher Dhaval Vyas (pictured below) says.
QUT drive to uncover cars of the future: How will we get from here to there in 2030 and what will the vehicles that take us there look like?
Pension policy will fail to be fair: The Federal Government's move to block access to the aged pension for "wealthy" retirees is "flawed" and will result in "unfair" consequences, according to a QUT expert.
Reinvention the key to survival - outgoing Telstra boss: Organisations big and small must continuously reinvent themselves and create cultures that embrace change in order to survive, outgoing Telstra CEO David Thodey has told a QUT Business Leaders' Forum.
Former Secretary to the Treasury Dr Martin Parkinson PSM to address QUT Business Leaders' Forum: The former chief economic advisor to the nation will address the next QUT Business Leaders' Forum on Tuesday, July 14 at the Hilton Brisbane.
Young entrepreneurs make a splash at QUT: Students from Genesis Christian College have topped the seventh annual Student Business Competition at QUT's Caboolture campus, taking home over $5,000 in prizes.
May 18: Health law public lecture with Professor Julian Savulescu @ QUT Gardens Point
May 20: Nepali culture event @ QUT Gardens Point
May 21: Salinity tolerance public lecture @ QUT Gardens Point
May 22: Public lecture on learning through computer games @ Institute for Future Environments
May 29: Phone hack investigator Nick Davies public talk (free) @ QUT Kelvin Grove
June 21 - 26: QUT Mackay Chemical Process Engineering Camp for Year 11s & 12s @ QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant
Now - June 28: Quaternary (free) @ QUT Art Museum
Now - July 19: William Robinson: Infinite sphere (free) @ William Robinson Gallery
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- Professor Martin Sillence and his trial involving ponies to treat Equine Metabolic Syndrome and prevent the potentially deadly hoof condition laminitis was featured by the ABC (online, TV and radio), The Sunday Mail and Brisbane Times. He was also interviewed on 4BC by afternoon presenter Victoria Carthew.
- Dr Judy Smeed discussed the future of NAPLAN on Seven News.
- Dr Kathy Mills spoke to 4BC and ABC TV about why NAPLAN isn't the best way to test students.
- Dr Derek Richard explained to The Australian how a new think tank will tackle problems commercialising biotech innovations from Australian universities.
- Outgoing Telstra CEO David Thodey's address at the QUT Business Leaders' Forum was covered by the Courier-Mail and in the paper's CityBeat column.
- Dr Hollie Wilson spoke to the Cairns Post and ABC Far North about her Australian-first program to stop first time drink drivers reoffending.
- QUT's Airports of the Future research featured in Business Acumen.
- ABC News Online reported on Dr Stephen Hughes' comments that a common pipe could help mitigate damage from future earthquakes in the Himalayas.
- Dr Tim Highfield told the Canberra Times Eurovision would send Australia into a social media frenzy.
- The Caboolture Herald reported on 2015 QUT Amy Clough Scholarship recipient, Bachelor of Music student Libby Grant.
- Professor Marilyn Campbell's Conversation piece about the pitfalls of comparing school bullying to abuse from adults was republished widely across the Fairfax network.
- The Media Online republished a Conversation article by Professor Gerard Fitzgerald, Apil Gurung and Bharat Raj Poudel on how the media struggled after the Nepal earthquake.
- The Huffington Post featured Professor Lionel Page (pictured below) and Professor Benno Torgler's research into exit polls in its story about the UK election.
- Professor Peter Corke told CIM magazine, CMW and ITCM the choice of Brisbane to host the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation was the result of strong work in robotics taking place in the city.
- Professor Kerrie Sadiq questioned the viability of the Federal Government's new corporate tax avoidance rules in her Conversation article.
- Dr Nigel Stobbs told Seven News it was inappropriate for the Queensland Premier to use a parliamentary inquiry to oust top judge Tim Carmody.
- APN sought Associate Professor Yvette Miller's expertise for a series of stories across NSW and Queensland about how grieving parents are made to feel guilty.
- Dr Guido Zuccon's research into 'cyberchondria' continued to grab international attention, including The Asian Age and Discover Magazine.
- Inside Small Business reported Dr Cara Wrigley's case study into cult artist CJ Hendry.
- The North Lakes Times featured Genesis Christian College's win of QUT's Student Business Competition.
- Creative Industries masters student Lisa Smith's one-woman nursing comedy was featured in the Aged Care Guide.
- Dr Claire Ferguson spoke to News.com.au about the increase in women committing violent crime and the dramatic rise in women being jailed.
- Dr Anup Basu explained to APN the flaws in the Federal Government's plans to block wealthy retirees' access to the age pension.
- A QUT-led AutoCRC survey on future vehicles was profiled by Manufacturers' Monthly.
Release date: May 18, 2015
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