2 May, 2024
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Justice, Real Focus feature stories
Building better men
QUT researcher Professor Michael Flood has spent decades advocating for gender equality, and engaging men and boys in domestic and sexual violence prevention. He’s put the notion of healthy masculinities on the map, shaping the public agenda in Australia.
1 May, 2024
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Biomedical Sciences, Postgraduate, Research stories, Medicine
Pursue fascinating research
Master of Diagnostic Genomics alum Lara Carrington is undertaking research into how the gut microbiome affects human health.
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.
29 April, 2024
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Health, Business, Republished from The Conversation
Half our colleagues suffer pain at work, but periods are still a taboo subject
While employees would probably tell their boss about a stomach upset, many who menstruate and feel unwell as a consequence every month, are unlikely to talk about their difficult periods.
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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.