Author: Kim Hellberg
14 June, 2024
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Portfolio careers
Jessica Holmes | Baking up sweet success
Jessica Holmes' job is sweeter than most. After nearly a decade as a digital content producer, she launched her baking blog, Sweetest Menu, in 2014. Now a six-figure business, Jess shares how she grew her side hustle into a full-time career.
13 June, 2024
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Indigenous Australians
Carly Jia | Indigenous knowledges and perspectives
As CEO of the First Nations Treaty Institute, Carly Jia leads the preparation and support of First Nations peoples in Queensland to take their place at the table in treaty negotiations. A QUT Education alumnus, Carly shares her thoughts and experiences.
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11 June, 2024
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Indigenous Australians, Sustainability
Josh Loyd | Country-centred co-design
Josh Loyd, a Wajarri yamaji man from Western Australia and a civil engineer, applies his Indigenous knowledge to foster Aboriginal co-design and engagement in urban development. Here, Josh shares more about his work in Country-centred co-design.
24 April, 2024
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Health and wellbeing
Dr Robyn Littlewood | Generational wellbeing
As CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Robyn leads the state’s prevention agency to turn the tide on rates of obesity and chronic disease. A QUT nutrition and dietetics alumnus, she shares her thoughts on shaping the future of a healthy Queensland.
26 March, 2024
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Health and wellbeing
Genevieve Deaconos | Embracing nature for wellbeing
In this Q&A, Genevieve Deaconos, elaborates on her transition from corporate marketing to her dream job at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the profound benefits of connecting with nature for individual and generational wellbeing.
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19 March, 2024
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Health and wellbeing
Margie Ireland | The Burnout Epidemic
The phenomenon of burnout has gained significant attention in recent years, especially since COVID. But while the pandemic is now over, burnout is on the increase. QUT alumnus and psychologist, Margie Ireland, shares her tips for beating the burnout.
27 February, 2024
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Health and wellbeing
How neuroplasticity shapes a thriving life | Professor Selena Bartlett
Through the lens of neuroscience, Professor Selena Bartlett explains how our daily choices influence our long-term brain health, from the first thing we do in the morning to the habits that shape our days.
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16 February, 2024
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Arts and Culture
Jacob Livermore | Architecture meets cinematic artistry
Alumnus, Jacob Livermore, shares his unique journey from architectural graduate to accomplished location scout for television productions including 'Boy Swallows Universe' and 'The Family Law'.
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8 February, 2024
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Leadership, Innovation, Future of work
Deborah Henderson | AI in 2024: Managing risks and charting the future
As a QUT eMBA alumnus, Deborah Henderson brings her wealth of knowledge and ethical acumen as guest editor of the February 2024 edition of the Alumni newsletter. Deborah delves into navigating the profound impact (and risks of AI into 2024 and beyond.
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7 February, 2024
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Future of work, Innovation
Dr. Dakshi Kapugama Geeganage | AI's role in government procurement
QUT alumnus, Dr. Dakshi Kapugama Geeganage, delves into the realm of government procurement, unravelling the profound impact of AI and ML on various dimensions within this crucial sector.
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2 February, 2024
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Arts and Culture
Sarah Daly | AI-enabled art
From art school to a QUT MBA, artist Sarah Daly works at the intersection of AI and artistic practice. Balancing human creativity with AI-generated content, Sarah envisions a collaborative future in art creation.
2 February, 2024
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Innovation
Shane Dillon | AI in education: Global trends
In this insightful article, QUT alumnus and Cturtle founder, Shane Dillon, sheds light on the contrasting approaches the USA and China have adopted in the use of AI in education and the implications of these global trends for Australia.