Our student programs offer opportunities for industry and students to connect in real-world settings. As a student you gain the benefits of co-curricular experiences that will help shape your skills and build your networks. As an industry sponsor and partner you can engage with our leading students, build your brand and enhance your connections to the future of your industry.
QUT Women in Engineering and Construction program
With over 1130 women and 19+ non-binary students in engineering and construction, QUT Faculty of Engineering is committed to women and diversity. The QUT program includes 15 scholarships annually for women entering an engineering degree, support for gender diversity in high school workshops and STARTQUT Intensive, and partners with industry to deliver QUT Power of Engineering on campus and onsite across Queensland.
The program plays a crucial role in inclusive leadership and development. Through flagship events, funding opportunities, conferences, and industry partnerships, we aim to attract women and transform the lives of our women in engineering and construction students. As an industry partner you can grow the dreams of women and build a more diverse and inclusive future together.
Indigenous Australian program
The Faculty of Engineering's Indigenous Australian program delivers deadly education across three key areas:
High School Engagement
Inspiring future students through the Science and Engineering Challenge, Dean’s Awards for Indigenous Australian year 11 and 12 students, QUT Oodgeroo STEM Workshops, and STARTQUT Intensive in engineering and architecture.
Cultural Learning Journey
Empowering our students with industry scholarships, Indigenous Australian industry and Alumni guest lectures, immersive cultural programs with Traditional owners, On Country experiences, funded research opportunities, and support for regional work placements.
Our people, connecting Country and Community
Our Assistant Dean – Engagement with Indigenous Australians provides dedicated leadership and support to foster meaningful connections and opportunities within the community. With a focus on supporting Indigenous Australian student engagement and retention; Supporting Indigenous Australian research excellence; Enhance Faculty cultural competencies including embedding IP in curriculum; Building strong links with industry and community including Oodgeroo, Carumba and DVC, Indigenous Australians.
Real Leaders program
Balancing excellent and diversity
At QUT, our diverse cohort of high-achieving engineering, architecture, and built environment students are the visionary leaders of tomorrow, poised to drive sustainable, transformative change. With your support, they can reach their full potential.
QUT’s REAL Leaders program is dedicated to empowering motivated individuals on their journey of professional practice and excellence. The program offers industry-driven experiences, international exchange activities and internships, professional and personal development opportunities, mentorship, and a range of industry and university events.
Partnering with this program offers your company key benefits:
- Streamlined recruitment: access a high-caliber and diverse student cohort for your student and graduate recruitment needs.
- Leadership development: allocate 25% of the student cohort to support leadership potential among students from regional, rural, remote, and low socioeconomic areas.
- Brand showcase: highlight your company’s vision, projects, and operations.
- Talent alignment: develop the skills of future talent, aligning students with your company’s values, culture, and team.
- Women in leadership: advocate for women in leadership roles.
- Multidisciplinary engagement: engage with disciplines including engineering, architecture, and the built environment.
- Enhanced visibility: increase your brand visibility across the university and on our student and alumni platforms.
- Strategic connections: connect with key Faculty of Engineering and QUT events, academics, research, facilities, alumni and provide guest/sessional opportunities for your staff.
Join us in shaping your future workforce and a sustainable and diverse industry.
Real-world program partners
