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Changemakers

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    Where there's a will, there's a way

    Published on: 20 September 2022
    At a recent UQ ChangeMakers event – Necessity is the mother of invention – a panel of experts discussed the different roles we can play in advancing innovation for the greater good.

  • UQ ChangeMakers: Necessity is the mother of invention (online viewing)

    26 September 2022 9:00am–10:00am
     
    in Alumni events
    Innovation and science play a critical role in driving a brighter future for humanity, from measuring the health impacts of plastic particles and chemicals, to creating new building materials which lower our carbon footprint.
    Register

  • UQ ChangeMakers: Necessity is the mother of invention (in person)

    19 September 2022 5:45pm–8:00pm
     
    in Alumni events
    UQ ChangeMakers has partnered with Minderoo Foundation and we're coming to Perth. Innovation and science play a critical role in driving a brighter future for humanity, from measuring the health impacts of plastic particles and chemicals, to creating new building materials which lower our carbon footprint.
    Register
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    Leading confidently through uncertainty

    Published on: 18 May 2022
    At our ChangeMakers event on 16 May – Leading through uncertainty in 2022 – we asked our expert UQ alumni about how uncertainty has affected leadership: what is most challenging and how can you navigate it? What do people expect and need from leaders in turbulent times? And how can leaders benefit from disruption and uncertainty?
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    UQ builds for a sustainable future

    Published on: 19 April 2022
    The Andrew N. Liveris Building has been unveiled as the new home of UQ chemical engineering, alongside the Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Leadership and Innovation.
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    Profit, planet and people

    Published on: 7 February 2022
    The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn’t new – but in the age of informed and empowered consumers and shareholders, it’s no longer just a smart public relations move, but a fundamental business consideration.
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    UQ ChangeMakers: profit, planet and people – navigating corporate social responsibility (online)

    3 February 2022 6:00pm–7:15pm
     
    in Alumni events
    Join us to hear from UQ alumni who are leading experts in corporate social responsibility.
    Register
  • An open farming field at sunset. The sun sits barely above the treeline, shining rays out across the grassy field. You can see low mountains in the distance along the horizon.

    The future of farming

    Published on: 16 November 2021
    As the global population continues to grow, our farms must produce more than ever. But we also know that human activity – including agriculture – is changing our climate, and we need to take action. So, how can we produce more without further damaging to the planet?
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    The science of positivity

    Published on: 11 October 2021
    Expert UQ alumni discuss how to commit to positivity: what's the negativity bias and how can we overcome it? How can we build resilience when we face tough hurdles in life? And how can we cultivate gratitude for ourselves and our lives?
  • Beautiful, clear blue waters spread out across the horizon. The foreground of the image is full of thick, lush forest and palm trees. The sky is clear with some fluffy white clouds.

    The Pacific: why it matters

    Published on: 15 July 2021
    UQ graduates working in development, sustainability and national security discuss why our Pacific neighbours are so important.

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