Sustainability

Explore the exciting careers of QUT alumni Kavita Gonsalves and Alex Ward, Design Leads at Populous. Their work in sports venue architecture reflects passion, innovation, and sustainability. Discover more about their favourite projects and future visions.

Read more of Alex Ward and Dr Kavita Gonsalves | Game-changing design

Filed under: Sport, Leadership, Sustainability

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

Laz McCormick, a business analyst turned architect and design strategist, shares her journey in this Q&A. Discover the joys of running her own business and how she integrates Indigenous knowledge into her work.

Read more of Laz McCormick | Designing with Purpose

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Sustainability

In a world where our finite resources are becoming endangered and the need for sustainable solutions is pressing, Matt Davis, CEO of Salvos Stores and a QUT alumnus, challenges us to reimagine our approach to consumption and resource management.

Read more of Matt Davis | Circularity is a Team Sport

Filed under: Sustainability

Simon Jackson is the Head of Sustainability at Compass Group Australia, one of the country’s largest food and support service companies. Drawing from his vast experience, he delves into sustainability and circularity in corporate landscapes.

Read more of Simon Jackson | New Norms for a Sustainable Future

Filed under: Sustainability

Sally Higgins is no stranger to hard work, balancing her days working for the Nous Group with co-managing a mixed use farm. In this article, we ask about Sally's Nuffield Scholarship research and how she manages her priorities.

Read more of Sally Higgins | Nurturing Progress

Filed under: Sustainability, Global careers

Dr Omniya el Baghdadi is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 13 years of experience in research and consultancy in Australia and Egypt. In this Q&A Omniya discusses the parallels between the two countries.

Read more of Dr Omniya el Baghdadi | Nature Positive Cities

Filed under: Global careers, Sustainability

Queensland is known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity but we face a critical point in history for enacting long-term environmental sustainability. We must seize the opportunity to make important changes today.

Read more of Dr Kimberly Camrass | Paving the Path to a Sustainable Queensland

Filed under: Sustainability

Fuelled by her early experiences in the Land Court and Aboriginal Land Tribunals, Saskia Vanderbent is passionate about economic justice and sustainable energy security. She chats to us about her inspiration and guide on attracting sustainable investment.

Read more of Dr Saskia Vanderbent | Sustainable Investment Advocate and Law Firm Director

Filed under: Sustainability

Frank Chen swapped a successful consultancy career for a small, shared space in China to work in the business of trash. He shares his motivation and how he grew a 3 person team to an innovative, award-winning company with a presence in 5 countries.

Read more of Frank Chen | The Alchemy of Trash

Filed under: Sustainability

Dr Bosibori Bett is on a quest to achieve regional biosecurity by strengthening capacity to detect pests and diseases in the Southeast Asian nations. She tells us about her professional journey and career highlights.

Read more of Dr Bosibori Bett | Finding solutions to crop production challenges

Filed under: Sustainability

Tony has decades of experience navigating the specific challenges involved in green architecture, which considers not only the climate impact of architecture and related disciplines, but also how architecture affects humans and the natural environment.

Read more of Tony Ip | Green architecture has a bright future in Hong Kong

Filed under: Sustainability