QUT's Engagement strategy builds on a solid body of engagement initiatives at QUT and aims to give engagement visibility and coherence as a feature of QUT's identity. In particular it aims to assist in the realisation of QUT's blueprint 2011 intent to pursue real world engagement through strong strategic partnerships with professional and broader communities and, through them, add value to the University's core business of learning/teaching and research.
The strategy operationalises the intended shift from community service to engagement as articulated in blueprint 2011 and affirmed in AUQA's report on QUT. View a presentation outlining QUT's strategic approach (MS PowerPoint, 141KB) to engagement.
There are a number of initiatives to be pursued during 2009. Watch out for:
- The Visiting Scholars Program – Visiting scholars include world renowned experts coming to QUT to share information, strategies and advice, to improve opportunities and programs offered by QUT.
- Engagement Innovation Grants – Successful applicants from the faculties, divisions and institutes of QUT receive between $10,000 and $30,000 support funding for their engagement initiative.
- Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance (AUCEA) – QUT is an active member of the AUCEA alliance of Australian universities committed to university-community engagement.
QUT's nominated contacts are:
- Scott Sheppard – Deputy Vice–Chancellor (International and Development)
- Simone Garske – Director – University Advancement and Alumni
- Pauline Gray – Coordinator Engagement and Partnerships
The 2009 AUCEA National Conference is being hosted by the University of the Sunshine Coast from 8-10 July. This year’s theme "Strategic Directions in Regional Engagement through Business, Industry and Community Partnerships" will focus on scholarships and practical application of community engagement in action.
For further information about the conference, please visit the AUCEA Conference web site.
Projects
QUT is continually working in partnership with the community to make real changes to the world in which we live in. Engagement projects provides information about the projects in which QUT staff and students have recently been involved.
Publications and articles
List of publications and articles including work by QUT staff and students and national and international academics.
Other programs and schemes
Many alumni and friends enjoy giving their time and expertise to support the research and teaching programs of the University. Options for graduates and friends to contribute to the university are:
- Input into academic programs - Community members with extensive industry and professional experience in the study areas taught within QUT may assist the university to develop its teaching programs, by being appointed to one of QUT's Faculty Advisory Boards. Contact Governance Services for more information.
- Career Mentor Scheme – linking QUT students to the real world of employers.