You're in good company! Meet the 2023 QUT Outstanding Alumni and see what's on in November and December.
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Dear QUT Graduate,
This edition follows our recent QUT Outstanding Alumni Awards which recognises the diverse talent, influence and impact of our graduates in industry, social institutions and in communities across the globe.
This year, 12 exceptional individuals received awards for collectively driving progress and innovation in human-centred design, health equity, technology, finance, film production, sport, Indigenous Australian perspectives and culture, and elevating the voices of our diverse and multicultural society.
Please take a moment to listen to the inspiring career journeys of our new award-winners. I congratulate them all for their many achievements and for their motivation to give back to their communities and professions.
Alumni are a university’s ambassadors, and many of our past award recipients continue their association and commitment to QUT, lending their professional expertise to advisory panels, guest lecturing, supporting academic and research development and mentoring students.
These relationships align with the real-world approach of QUT through our Connections QUT Strategy 2023-2027 as we bring positive change through strengthening the university experience for all students both within and outside the curriculum.
Enjoy the read.
Your guest editor,
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Professor Margaret Sheil AO
Vice-Chancellor and President, QUT
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Top stories and highlights
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QUT honours high achievers at the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Awards
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The 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award winners have been announced! The awards celebrating alumni and their remarkable achievements and contributions to their fields and communities. This year we have some exceptional talent to celebrate!
> Meet this year's winners
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QUT Connections: a forum for bold ideas
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Join us for a free public lecture and Q&A with Dr James Cockayne, the inaugural NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner who will share his thoughts on how we can address modern slavery by learning from climate action. This event will discuss how we can mobilise consumers, shareholders, and investors on social justice issues such as modern slavery.
> Register
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More upcoming events & opportunities
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Help QUT researchers give koalas a shot at survival
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This much loved and iconic Australian animal is being decimated by Chlamydia, a preventable disease, that causes infertility and blindness. Led by Professor Ken Beagley (QUT School of Biomedical Science), the research team has developed a vaccine that prevents Chlamydia and will help protect the future of the koala population in Australia for future generations.
> Learn more about this project
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Michael Davie | Big Dreams & Career Crossroads
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QUT Outstanding Sports Alumnus, Michael Davie, spent eight years with the Milwaukee Bucks and was part of their award-winning NBA Championship team in 2021.
His story is one of an eager young basketball fan reaching the pinnacle of his career. So what's next once you get to the top?
> Michael shares his advice
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Deanna Hood | Bucket list items of an award-winning roboticist
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Deanna Hood has worked on some incredible, out of this world (literally) robotics projects in her career. She shares some of the exciting projects she’s worked on and those that are yet to be ticked off her bucket list!
> Deanna's robotic adventure
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Nadine Bates & Kristen Souvlis |
Global Creativity: Beyond Borders
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Nadine Bates and Kristin Souvlis who founded Like a Photon Creative in 2014 remain curious, passionate and hungry, delivering impactful and innovative content globally. Learn more about their journey driving inclusion and diversity, and experience working with international productions like Sesame Street.
> Explore their innovation journey
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Real-world partnerships & research
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Intelligent 'connected' cars could soon be saving lives on Australian roads, QUT researchers say
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QUT researchers say 'connected vehicles' could soon be a common sight on Australian roads following a nine-month trial in Ipswich.
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School suspensions entrench disadvantage. What are the alternatives and how have they worked overseas?
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By adopting alternatives that work better for students and teachers alike, QUT researchers unpack how Australian schools can reduce suspensions.
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We would like to thank UniSuper for sponsoring the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Awards.
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