Inspiring stories and industry insights from those who have walked the path before you. Connect with the game changers and tap into the collective wisdom of your alumni community.
2 October, 2024
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Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Arts and Culture
Andy reflects on the brand's inspiration, his creative background, and how living in Bangkok supports the company's growth in Southeast Asia.
Read more of Andy Miller | Redefining Drinking Culture with Heaps Normal
1 November, 2024
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Leadership, Innovation
Chris Fechner | Timeless Tips for a Tech-Obsessed World
Chris Fechner has seen and shaped the evolution of technology through a successful digital career marked by the pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and public service advancements. His timeless tips can help navigate the rapid changes of the digital age an
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31 October, 2024
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Leadership, Sustainability, Future of work
Tom Allen | Thriving on Impact
Tom Allen is the founder of Impact Boom and the Business for Good Network, and he shares his inspiring passion for supporting purpose-driven businesses. Tom highlights the importance of purpose, resilience, and collaboration for sustained success.
30 October, 2024
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Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion
Chiou See Anderson | Bold Steps, Big Impact
QUT alumnus, Chiou See Anderson, shares her journey of creating meaningful change through bold initiatives. Drawing from her extensive experience as a business owner and advocate for women, she offers insights and advice on how to make an impact.
29 October, 2024
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Indigenous Australians, Diversity and Inclusion
Hayley Fox | From Courtrooms to Communities
Hayley Fox is a QUT Law (Honours) alumnus and a criminal lawyer for Legal Aid Queensland. She is passionate about justice and serves communities across North Queensland. Hayley shares her journey, challenges and advice for impact-driven alumni.
14 October, 2024
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Entrepreneurship
Emily Yeoh | No Time Like Now
Emily’s journey is the antithesis of linear – migrating from Malaysia to study and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering to then competing on the 2014 season of Masterchef Australia. This candid Q&A reveals what after the cameras stopped filming.
12 October, 2024
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Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion
James Steggell | Adept
James is Australia’s first blind Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). We sit down with James to chat about his business, the co-founding of the HELP initiative and what he would like to achieve in the future.
9 October, 2024
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Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Innovation
Michael Fox | Pioneering plant-based innovation
As Co-Founder and CEO of Fable Food Co, Michael Fox is transforming the food industry with plant-based meat alternatives from mushrooms. He shares the inspiration behind Fable, the challenges of sustainable food, and his vision for the future.
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8 October, 2024
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Entrepreneurship
Dr Charmaine Glavas | Thriving in uncertainty
How do women entrepreneurs thrive in uncertain times? Dr Charmaine Glavas' research highlights the crucial role of self efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities.
8 October, 2024
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Entrepreneurship
Alexander Bayliss | Rolling the dice
During the 2020 lockdowns, like many of us, Alexander Bayliss found himself at home, exploring his hobbies. For Alex, this meant immersing himself in online gaming. Then, he had a lightbulb moment: why not create his own board game?