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Tech partnership puts QUT students on path to success: QUT students will be put on the path to a career in one of the fastest growing areas in the technology sector thanks to a new industry partnership.
Selling assets beats risky lease plan: QUT expert: It makes better economic sense to sell state assets than lease them and Queensland's debt level is "totally over stated," a QUT economist says.
Key #qldpol facts from the Hypometer: QUT's Social Media Research Group has tracked social media activities surround the Queensland election thanks to the real-time Hypometer analysis tool. Their early findings included that although the LNP dominated the traffic, the tone gave the ALP hope.
QUT electrochemistry researcher turning gold into energy: Dr Anthony O'Mullane, a QUT researcher specialising in electrocatalysis, water purification, Li batteries and the application of electrochemistry for energy generation, has been presented with a 2014 Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Award for his contribution to chemistry and the chemistry profession.
Better end-of-life care for Australians from all walks of life: QUT's Professor Patsy Yates is leading a $1.5 million Decision Assist Linkages project which will see 20 collaborative relationships established between existing organisations to ensure a seamless and efficient progression for people who need end-of-life care.
Swings equal a big sting for LNP: A QUT political scientist has predicted the "massive slap in the face" to the LNP, but not the surprise election result.
Attack on alleged Labor bikie links has familiar ring: Campbell Newman's attack on Queensland Labor's alleged links with bikie gangs echo the tactics used unsuccessfully against him before the previous election, a QUT political scientist says.
ALP gets jump on LNP by moving to plug budget black hole: Following a warning from a QUT economist about Queensland's spiralling debt, the ALP toned down its election promises to more realistic levels of spending.
Good citizenship should start early: QUT expert: You're never too young to start being an active citizen, according to QUT early childhood education academic Associate Professor Julie Davis, who says educating children about sustainability can influence wider societal change.
February 9: QUT Business Leaders' Forum with Lord Sebastian Coe @ Brisbane Hilton
February 13: Law Capstone Experience Forum @ QUT Gardens Point
Feb 15-20: O-Week @ QUT
Feb 16: Official Welcome Party, featuring Cub Sport (free) @ QUT Gardens Point
Feb 18 - March 13: SHAPE of Things to Come: Adapt or Die graduate showcase (free) @ Creative Industries Precinct
March 26-27: qutbluebox Innovation Transfer Workshop @ Sea World Resort
Now - March 1: Performance Now exhibition (free) @ QUT Art Museum
Now - July 2015: William Robinson: Infinite sphere (free) @ William Robinson Gallery
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- Professor Clive Bean's views on the 2015 election campaign and post-election wash-up were aired on ABC's PM program and featured on Channel 10 news, AAP, Brisbane Times and Courier-Mail.
- Dr Jason Sternberg discussed in The Guardian Australia why Alan Jones' influence is waning when it comes to Queensland elections.
- Dr Mark McGovern told The Guardian that the ALP had reined in its spending commitments to more realistic levels while the LNP's was still cause for concern. He also spoke at length with ABC Far North Queensland about asset leases and sales, and to 4BC about the ALP and LNP economic plans.
- Dr Mary Crawford was on a panel of experts on ABC Radio commentating on the 2015 state election and prior to that was on 4BC providing comment following the leaders' debate.
- Professor Michael Keane explained to China Economic Review why China's booming film industry may not capture global audiences.
- City North News reported health and creative industries courses were the most popular choices for new students to QUT's Kelvin Grove campus.
- The Age sought Professor Axel Bruns' expertise for its story about Tony Abbot's comments on Twitter being 'electronic graffiti'. He also analysed election-related social media for The Conversation.
- Adjunct Professor David Fagan had some advice for Queensland's new government in another Conversation piece.
- Professor Kerrie Carrington told the ABC the Newman government was selectively presenting crime data that supported its claim that crime rates have dropped under LNP leadership.
- In another ABC fact check, Dr Dipanwita Sarkar said the "extremely resilient" Australian dollar in that first year of the LNP government was the most likely factor influencing the jobless rate.
- Professor Gene Moyle spoke to the Townsville Bulletin about the pressures young sports stars face.
- Sustainability Matters reported on the release of Associate Professor Julie Davis's book, Young Children and the Environment: Early Learning for Sustainability.
- Dr Kristiann Heech's study into the health benefits of exercise in middle-aged women featured in Scientific American.
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