The QUT Alumni team recently hosted an Alumni Hub at Gardens Point campus for Open Day 2024. Alumni Engagement Manager, Fiona Beavis, reflects on the event's success and the joys of reconnecting with our alumni community.

Read more of Open Day 2024 | Welcoming back our alumni

Filed under: Events

John McGeachin has every kid's dream job—for real life! He shares his experience in the television industry, his episode-writing process, and how he got involved with everyone’s favourite blue heeler family.

Read more of John McGeachin | From script to screen

Filed under: Arts and Culture

From student to entrepreneur, Melizza Jaune Tanpoco launched Jaune Pearls while completing her degree. Learn about her remarkable journey and the creation of her fine jewellery brand in this Q&A.

Read more of Melizza Jaune Tanpoco | Pearls of wisdom

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship

Catherine Clark, former CEO of Paralympics Australia and QUT alumnus, reflects on her journey with the Paralympic Movement and the team's motto of IMAGINE which will be carried with our 170 athletes as they compete in Paris 2024.

Read more of Catherine Clark | Passing the Paralympic Baton

Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion

Sport is a powerful global force and Prof Sarah Kelly OAM, Head of QUT’s Graduate School of Business shares more about QUT’s new FutureSport 360 short course on Sports Management that will equip students with valuable knowledge and networks.

Read more of Prof Sarah Kelly OAM | Getting ahead of the game

Filed under: Sport, Leadership

Bronwen Knox, is a QUT alumnus and Deputy Chief de Mission for Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympic team. Bronwen shared her inspiring career journey, insights into the sports industry, and her commitment to advancing integrity and equality for all athletes.

Read more of Bronwen Knox | Championing our Olympic Champions

Filed under: Sport, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

Former Matilda’s star, Elissia Carnavas, has always been driven by her love of sport and helping others. Her inspiring story shows the power of resilience and reinvention, when an injury took her off the field and onto QUT campus to forge a new career.

Read more of Elissia Carnavas | Former Matildas' star kicks new goals

Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Read more of Jessica Holmes | Baking up sweet success

Filed under: Portfolio careers

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.

Read more of Carly Jia | Indigenous knowledges and perspectives

Filed under: Indigenous Australians

David is a proud Wakka Wakka man from Central Queensland who founded Gilimbaa in 2008 – a full-service creative agency known for their innovative promotion of indigenous culture. In this Q&A he chats about his career and the power of connection.

Read more of David Williams | Innovating Indigenous storytelling

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture

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.

Read more of Josh Loyd | Country-centred co-design

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Sustainability

Dr Alethea Beetson is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Lead at Spotify and the Creative Director of Blak Social. A QUT Doctor of Creative Industries alumnus, Alethea shares her thoughts on the Indigenous music industry.

Read more of Dr Alethea Beetson | Dreaming Loud

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture