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QUT alumnus and staff member, Professor Gary Mortimer, is widely recognised as Australia's leading retail expert. His recent research dives into why bending the rules can be a win for businesses and their customers.

Read more of Professor Gary Mortimer | When small businesses ‘bend the rules’

Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Dr Ken Dutton-Regester has turned his scientific expertise into creative tools—from VR to escape rooms. He shares his journey from researcher to founder of Excite Science, and his mission to make cancer education more accessible and engaging.

Read more of Dr Ken Dutton-Regester | Science meets storytelling

Filed under: Innovation, Portfolio careers, Entrepreneurship

Esme Soan has always been passionate about women’s health—from improving pregnancy care, to managing chronic pain to rehabilitation after cancer treatment. We discuss her career, Pear Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy and emerging health issues.

Read more of Esme Soan | For better health

Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Entrepreneurship

Meet ballerina turned entrepreneur, Alyce Renderos. As Founder of corporate gifting service Saltus Gifting, Alyce shares her career journey, the highs and lows of small business ownership, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Read more of Alyce Renderos | The business of gifting

Filed under: Entrepreneurship

Rebecca Jefferd’s resume is full of household brands from BP, L’Oreal, MECCA, the TOM Co and now Ultra Violette, the sunscreen empire she co-founded with a former colleague. The QUT Alumni Team discuss her career and what’s happening at Ultra Violette.

Read more of Rebecca Jefferd | Flawless foundation

Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Global careers

Nyssa Henry has dedicated her career to protecting the Great Barrier Reef through data-driven solutions. In this Q&A, Nyssa shares how her passion for environmental science began, and the role of technology in conservation.

Read more of Nyssa Henry | Hacking conservation

Filed under: Sustainability, Innovation

From childhood adventures to her first job at Australia Zoo, Kate has dedicated her career to conservation. Now Team Leader for Wildlife Conservation at Sunshine Coast Council, Kate shares her journey.

Read more of Kate Hofmeister | Wildlife warrior

Filed under: Sustainability, Leadership

Dr Julie Vercelloni is pioneering innovative statistical models, AI-driven reef analysis, and open-access science to safeguard marine ecosystems. Learn how her unique blend of expertise is helping shape the future of reef conservation worldwide.

Read more of Dr Julie Vercelloni | The science of reef conservation

Filed under: Innovation, Sustainability

Julia Watson shares her groundbreaking work in marrying Indigenous knowledge with contemporary design practices. Learn how her career is inspiring a new generation of designers to rethink sustainability through the lens of Indigenous wisdom.

Read more of Julia Watson | Redefining progress

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Sustainability