Real-world experience

Elektra Grant shares her experience going on a field trip to the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands to assess the impact of land degradation on biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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Filed under: Research, Science, Real-world experience, Postgraduate

What is a Hackathon? Who participates, and what are the key takeaways? Learn this and more from a winning team and QUT academic expert.

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Filed under: Real-world experience, Undergraduate, Information technology, Games development, Student clubs

Double-degree student Jemma had the opportunity to represent Australia at the 12th annual University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand. Find out more about Jemma's experience and highlights from the trip.

Read more of Jemma's Leadership Journey: From QUT to the UN Conference Centre

Filed under: Real-world experience, Double degrees, Undergraduate, Science

Studying human-centred technology design at QUT involves collaborating on real-world projects, known as work-integrated learning (WIL). This year, students partnered with Mettlesome to explore digital technologies for mental wellbeing.

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Filed under: Real-world experience, Undergraduate, Information technology, Postgraduate

Can ecoacoustics help save the future of our birdlife? Callan's passion for birdwatching and music has inspired his PhD research to explore if AI and technology through ecoacoustics can help species conservation.

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Explore the fascinating world of science careers based on insights from a panel of QUT scientists and recent graduates from various scientific disciplines.

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Filed under: Real-world experience, Double degrees, Research, Undergraduate, Science

In this interview PhD researcher, Cael, discusses her work developing VR experiences that transport users to Mars and Australian field sites and also shares her tips with those thinking about studying at university.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Research, Real-world experience, Information technology, Games development

Gidyea was inspired to study a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) at QUT after meeting a group of Australian Geographic and Queensland Herbarium scientists during his gap year in the Kimberley.

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Filed under: Science, Undergraduate, Real-world experience

Michael is an Energy Researcher and self-described ‘Tinkerer’! Delve into Michael’s PhD in energy storage materials, why research into supercapacitors is so important and learn top tips about studying Physics at university.

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Filed under: Science, Undergraduate, Real-world experience

As Zoe approached the final semester of her undergraduate degree, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of her future path. That's when she stumbled upon the QUT Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES).

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Science, Research, Real-world experience

Find out what work-integrated learning opportunities double degree student Ray Chel took advantage of in her third year of studying Business and IT.

Read more of Sparkling success: How Ray Chel's internship kickstarted her career

Filed under: Double degrees, Undergraduate, Information technology, Real-world experience

The QUT IT and Games Showcase gives students a chance to exhibit their final-year projects and connect with industry professionals. Watch the video to hear from our students, teachers and industry partners.

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Filed under: Games development, Information technology, Undergraduate, Real-world experience