King of Contradictions
For the longest time I couldn’t tell if I was just being contrarian to be contrarian, or if I really wanted these different things.
What’s the Point of a Board?
Student unions play a pivotal role in representing the interests and needs…
Future Fashion Moguls Challenge Fast Fashion
A wave of Australian sustainable fashion influencers are speaking out against the environmental damage that major brands are causing.
A Fairly Comprehensive History of QUT Student Union Publications
The history of Student Union publications at QUT is long, complex and, at times, confusing. Since 1966, there have been eight different newspapers or magazines.
Bridging the Campus Gap: Guild Advocacy’s Radical Revolution of the 90s!
From the beginning, the Guild Advocacy Service did more than assist individual students experiencing difficulties with their studies. Advocacy provided services that benefited the entire student body.
Grade Reviews Unpacked: Your Handy Guide to Navigating the Paperwork Maze
Academic Advocacy is a professional service of QUT Guild committed to supporting…
Education or Exploitation? – Unpaid mandatory placements causing students financial hardship
It’s no secret that young people are struggling financially right now: increased cost-of-living, significant rent rises, and HECS indexation at a record high are all the current reality for Australian students. And those undertaking mandatory unpaid placements are often under increased levels of financial strain.
Meet Your New Queer Officer – Eli Spencer
I’m Eli Spencer, your newly elected Queer Officer. I am a proud trans man who studies biomedical science majoring in anatomical sciences and minoring in creative writing. Trust me, I know, what an unusual combination, right? I began biomed in 2021 and am slowly on my way to completion (hopefully within the next two years). I started my creative writing minor this year and I love it!
A Glassie’s Guide to Giving Feedback to the Uni
How often have you had a unit that just wasn’t run right? A…
A Glassie’s Guide to Volunteering
There always seems to be more things on the to-do list: replying…
