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.
1 May, 2024
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Sustainability
Matt Davis | Circularity is a Team Sport
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.
1 May, 2024
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Sustainability
Simon Jackson | New Norms for a Sustainable Future
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.
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30 April, 2024
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Sustainability, Global careers
Sally Higgins | Nurturing Progress
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.
30 April, 2024
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Global careers, Sustainability
Dr Omniya el Baghdadi | Nature Positive Cities
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.
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.
11 April, 2024
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Health and wellbeing, Entrepreneurship
Sam Carson | Wellbeing in Business
QUT alumnus, Sam Carson, delves into Acai Brothers - the successful superfood business he co-founded with long-time friend, and fellow alumnus, Ben Day.
4 April, 2024
Phoebe Parsons | FIT(ish) Founder’s Path to Podcast Popularity
In this Q&A, Phoebe Parsons, shares her journey from studying a Bachelor of Journalism at QUT to building a podcasting empire with her ever-popular FIT(ish) podcast which helps listeners navigate the landscape of health and fitness.
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1 April, 2024
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Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion
Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness
Sumit spent 15 years coordinating wellbeing programs with at-risk and migrant communities before establishing Reframe Wellbeing. In this article Sumit chats about his career and explores some of the latest wellbeing insights.
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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