I love living in Brisbane. The weather is fantastic, and the people are so friendly. It’s a very welcoming city with great diversity of people from different cultures and backgrounds. When I first arrived I felt accepted and a part of the community.

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Filed under: Living in Brisbane, Adjusting to university life

Matt didn’t go to uni straight after high school. He worked as an electrician for many years before deciding he was ready to explore further studies. He moved to Brisbane from regional Queensland to start his higher education journey at QUT.

Read more of How Matt rewired his career from electrician to software developer

Filed under: Scholarships, Undergraduate, Information technology

I love living in Brisbane, it’s so green and has a slow and calming atmosphere which makes it a great place to study. The outdoor lifestyle is fantastic and I especially enjoy taking walks along the South Bank Parklands.

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Filed under: Living in Brisbane

Dr Bosibori Bett is on a quest to achieve regional biosecurity by strengthening capacity to detect pests and diseases in the Southeast Asian nations. She tells us about her professional journey and career highlights.

Read more of Dr Bosibori Bett | Finding solutions to crop production challenges

Filed under: Sustainability

Find out what work-integrated learning opportunities double degree student Ray Chel took advantage of in her third year of studying Business and IT.

Read more of Sparkling success: How Ray Chel's internship kickstarted her career

Filed under: Double degrees, Undergraduate, Information technology, Real-world experience

Mature-age student Julianne Wayne wanted to make a change by studying nursing.

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Filed under: Nursing, Undergraduate, Returning to study, Student support

Danae is the Managing Director of AXIS Dance Company, one of America's most acclaimed ensembles of disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse performers. She shares her journey and how organisations can create more accessible and inclusive workplaces.

Read more of Danae Rees | Championing accessibility in the arts

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

Lisa has taught sign language, her ‘home’ language, to over 50,000 students online. By increasing the number of people who learn sign language, she is helping make society more inclusive and making a difference in the deaf community.

Read more of Lisa Mills | Teaching her ‘home’ language, Auslan

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

Ipul was partially paralysed by polio as an infant and would use her left hand to support her leg to walk. As a disability advocate, she shares what individuals without a disability can do to be a better ally to the community.

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Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion