Real health stories curated by QUT Faculty of Health.
20 May, 2024
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Nursing, Undergraduate, Returning to study
From parkour to patient care
Brodie Pawson is an Elite Athlete Scholar studying to become a nurse. Read about his experiences returning to uni.
14 May, 2024
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Nursing, Undergraduate, Placements, Student support
Advice for nursing placements
Find out what to expect, ways to prepare, and how to make the most of nursing placements with current student Siobhan Pollard.
8 May, 2024
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Undergraduate, Nursing, Public Health and Social Work, Placements, Student support
What does the new Commonwealth Prac Payment mean for students?
Will it do enough to end ‘placement poverty’?
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1 May, 2024
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Biomedical Sciences, Postgraduate, Research stories
Pursue fascinating research
Master of Diagnostic Genomics alum Lara Carrington is undertaking research into how the gut microbiome affects human health.
23 April, 2024
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Public Health and Social Work, Postgraduate
Keeping teams safe
Occupational health and safety professional Simon Snow has found a role that draws on his strengths as a team player.
17 April, 2024
Filed under:
Paramedic Science, Undergraduate, Student life
QUT paramedic students play simulated casualties to help test Army medics
Among simulated casualties covered in blood and screaming in pain were paramedic students from QUT, who volunteered their time and bodies to help train Army medics during a major combat health exercise at the Greenbank training area.
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10 April, 2024
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Public Health and Social Work, Postgraduate
Digital technology is making healthcare more equitable
Digital health professionals like Adam Battams are using their expertise to connect remote patients to specialist healthcare providers.
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3 April, 2024
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Public Health and Social Work, Postgraduate
Switch your career to out of office
Charlotte Salani left a full-time office job and transitioned to a career with more field work and community connection.
22 March, 2024
Filed under:
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Research stories, Lifestyle
Feeding young kids on a budget?
Parents say the mental load is crushing.