QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

One of Australia’s most iconic animals is under serious threat, with chlamydia decimating koala populations in south-east Queensland. Professor Ken Beagley is among those leading the fight to ensure these much-loved creatures not only survive but thrive. More here: https://bit.ly/4b3XQay #QUTResearch #QUTHealth #QUTRealFocus #Koalas

We're excited to share insights from the latest QUT Business Leaders' Forum with Christine McLoughlin AM (Chair of Suncorp and Co-Founder of the Minerva Network). Having grown up in a small country town, her perspective is refreshing; she is pragmatic, a ‘doer’, and mobilises quickly. Check out our top 5 key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3Jho8u4 #QUT #QUTBLF #Leadership #LifeLongLearning Suncorp Group Minerva Networks

QUT Creative Industries Alumnus Archie Moore has become the first Australian artist to win the Golden Lion for best national participation at the 2024 Venice Biennale. The Brisbane-based Kamilaroi and Bigambul artist took out the highly coveted award for his powerful installation in the Australian Pavilion - kith and kin - which traces 65,000 years of Indigenous history and Aboriginal kinship systems. Commissioned by Creative Australia, the exhibition is curated by Ellie Buttrose and will be restaged at QAGOMA after the Biennale closes in November. Photo: Felix Hörhager/picture alliance via Getty Images. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UuFERQ Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Creative Australia QUT Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice #QUT #2024VeniceBiennale #QUTAlumni

Discover the stories and motivation behind QUTs researchers. From a vaccine saving koala populations, to health law experts playing a key role in end-of-life law in Australia, Real Focus is where you’ll find in-depth features, insightful commentary, and information on innovations that are changing the world. More here: https://lnkd.in/gnBiW6AS #QUTResearch #QUTRealFocus

Happy #EarthDay! 🌏 Today, QUT celebrates our planet and efforts in shaping sustainable spaces for generations to come. From creating innovative green spaces to sustainable infrastructure, our collective efforts are driving positive change for the environment. Associate Professor Thomas Rainey from QUT Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment is among our leading academics contributing to this change through research projects based on the transformative power of plastic recycling and repurposing. By incorporating recycled plastics into construction materials or consumer goods, we're not only reducing waste but also minimising our environmental footprint. "I'm a chemical engineer with a passion for creating consumer products from renewable materials, particularly pulp and paper type products, and their subsequent processing and recycling. My research investigates renewable and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics in the circular economy." #EarthDay2024 #SustainableEngineering #PlasticTransformation #QUTEngineering

Are you a parent or teacher of a Year 11 or 12 student? Applications for the QUT Future You Summit close on Monday 29 April. The #FutureYouQUT summit is a week-long event for high achieving students, 1 – 5 July. We're excited to invite year 11 and 12 students from across the State to apply. We welcome applications from students from underrepresented backgrounds and funding is available to support these students. Students can dive into immersive workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiring seminars led by industry experts and mentors. From leadership development to advanced academic challenges, the Summit has it all covered! To learn more and apply for a spot, visit https://lnkd.in/giKHVgCX We're also seeking role models to mentor and engage with students during the event. If you want to help inspire the next generation, email highschool.engage@qut.edu.au for more info. #QUT #HighschoolStudents

Sara Diana Faraj’s parents fled to Australia as refugees from the Middle East before she was born. Now Fraser Coast Regional Council’s youngest elected councilor is determined to make her voice count and she thanks the QUT Pathways to Politics for Women program for helping turn the dream of a political career into reality. Applications are now open for the 2024 program! Read more about Sara’s story here: https://bit.ly/3JcgGjI #QUT #PathwaysToPolitics #WomenInPolitics #WomenInLeadership

From the field to the classroom, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is kicking goals thanks to the QUT partnership with the Queensland Rugby Union (Queensland Reds) which is creating education pathways for players. Read more of his story: https://bit.ly/3W2y3v3 #QUT #QueenslandRugby #QUTPartnership

#QUT Senior Research Fellow, Divna Haslam shares tips on how to get the most out of watching children's show Bluey: https://bit.ly/3U2kZDz via The Conversation Australia + NZ

🌟 Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen Honoured by The Australian Academy of Science 🌟 Professor Mengersen from the #QUT School of Mathematical Sciences has received one of the highest honours awarded by the Australian Academy of Science, the Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture. Professor Mengersen’s research focuses on using and developing new statistical and computational methods to tackle complex real-world problems. With a career spanning 35 years, she has applied her methodology to diverse fields, including environment, health, and industry. Impactful Contributions by Professor Mengersen: 🐈 Her statistical models have saved the declining population of jaguars in the Amazon. 🌏 She drove the creation of Australia’s first interactive cancer atlas. 🪸 Recently, she led a citizen science project to enhance monitoring efforts for the #GreatBarrierReef. The Virtual Reef Diver online tool allows divers worldwide to annotate reef photos with features like coral, algae, and sand. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4asLUiz Video 📽️ Australian Academy of Science #QUTReserach #QUTScience #AustralianAcademyOfScience