This month we're looking towards the stars as we hear from talented alumni and the ways Australians continue to solve global problems and create new opportunities on Earth and beyond.
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Space exploration and new frontiers
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Dear QUT graduate
The rapidly growing Australian space industry is playing a pivotal role in planetary surface exploration, including an initiative to help support NASA’s plan to return to the Moon and explore Mars. Likewise, the federal government is reinforcing its focus on Australia’s space sector, with plans for it to grow three-fold and create 20,000 new jobs by 2030. This means a galaxy of opportunity for businesses, researchers and talented individuals wanting to work on emerging technologies.
I joined QUT in 2019 to develop capabilities in remote sensing and astrobiology, moving from my position at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Today, I’m fortunate to work with my talented colleagues who are rapidly growing our footprint in space exploration, and I’m pleased to welcome you to this month’s issue where we will share QUT’s contribution to space research and the stories of Australians at the cutting edge of planetary exploration.
We share a great legacy of QUT alumni paving the way in the exploration of new frontiers, with one such example being Dr Abigail Allwood, who was awarded the 2020 Advance Global Australian and QUT Alumnus of the Year (2015). She is the first Australian and the first woman to be appointed a scientific lead on a NASA Mars Mission.
As we head towards the end of World Space Week (4-10 October), please enjoy reading more about our talented alumni, and the ways Australians will continue to solve global problems and create inspiring new opportunities on Earth and beyond.
Your guest editor
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Dr David Flannery
Associate Professor, School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
QUT Faculty of Science
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Find your place in the universe with Nobel Prize winner Professor Brian Schmidt AC
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Join us on 14 November for this free public lecture launching QUT’s new event series, connecting you with bold ideas, ground-breaking research and thought leaders.
> Register to attend
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More upcoming events & opportunities
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Single unit study:
Cosmology
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Cosmology is the study of the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present. Topics presented include special and general relativity, the physics and geometry of space-time, inflationary cosmology, cosmic microwave background, dark energy and dark matter, supermassive black holes, gravitational waves, and the status of Australian cosmology surveys.
> Explore this unit
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MIT Sloan webinar: The Innovative Enterprise
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In the first webinar of this series, our global experts will discuss pursuing global innovation opportunities. Discover how you can bring customers new ideas, products or business models that have clear competitive advantage and high growth potential.
> Register for the webinar
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Single unit study:
Stellar Astrophysics
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Astrophysics is the application of physics and chemistry to investigate the origin and evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, nebulae and other astronomical objects in the universe. Topics presented in this unit include Indigenous astronomy, orbital mechanics, telescopes, our solar system, the planets, star formation, stellar evolution, stellar remnants, and exoplanets.
> Explore this unit
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MIT Sloan webinar: The Entrepreneurial Enterprise
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Pursuing an entrepreneurial enterprise requires a comfort with risk and challenging norms. In this webinar, our experts will discuss breaking conventions, systematically scanning for inspiration and being entrepreneurial within our organisations.
> Register for the webinar
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Creating the future
through science fiction
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Science fiction is a window into other imagined worlds far into the future, but what if it became a normal part of everyday planning? We spoke to Ari about his unique vision and how he challenges companies to accelerate innovation.
> Meet Ari
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When your childhood interests include rocket launches, space exploration, astronauts and sci-fi TV shows, it’s no wonder that Rhianna Ferguson now finds herself building rockets as Principal Avionics Engineer at Gilmour Space.
> Meet Rhianna
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Space facilities ‘go for launch’ with ARC funding
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Earlier this year QUT received $1.2 million in ARC funding and a green light to build Australia’s largest covered outdoor facility for testing equipment, robotics and materials processing techniques in realistic Moon, Mars and asteroid conditions.
> Read more
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Enrol in a research degree
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Thinking of undertaking a postgraduate research degree in astronomical research? We welcome enquiries from potential Honours and postgraduate students interested in performing astrophysics research at QUT.
> Explore astrophysics research options
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QUT is seeking Bachelor of Science, Justice or Human Services alumni to participate in short career story videos, reflecting on their time at university and sharing their career journey.
> Register your interest
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Join us at the next QUT Business Leaders' Forum
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At next month's QUT Business Leaders' Forum, Graham Kerr will speak to his personal leadership journey and the leadership qualities that matter most to him. He will address his experience leading South32’s growth strategy during a time of global disruption.
> Purchase your tickets here
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QUT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands where QUT now stands.
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Address
2 George Street
QUT Gardens Point
Brisbane QLD 4000
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