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QUT Science is under threat!

QUT’s Faculty of Science is on the brink of losing 21 passionate and talented staff and the destruction of two Schools under a rushed and unprecedented management plan. These aren’t just numbers — they’re the teachers, researchers, and professionals who bring science to life for thousands of students every year.

If these cuts go ahead, the impact will be devastating. Once this knowledge and expertise are gone, they won’t come back. We need the help of the community to stop this from happening.

Your voice matters, so please get involved!

Sign the petition and email QUT management today to stop these forced redundancies and protect the future of our students, our staff, and QUT Science.

Latest updates...

QUT Rally Against Redundancies a Significant Success!

The QUT Rally Against Redundancies was a resounding success, with an estimated 250–300 staff, students, and supporters gathering around the iconic Bunya Pine on Kidney Lawn to show their support for QUT Science. The event was MCed by NTEU representative Erin Campbell and began with a Welcome to Country delivered by Dr Katrina Wruck , Young Australian of the Year, QUT alumnus, and staff member. Dr David Murphy delivered an impassioned address, describing how the current sit

QUT in the News

QUT management’s decision to sack 21 science staff has hit the local media.On Wednesday, 22 October, Dr David Murphy was interviewed by Steve Austin on ABC Mornings about QUT’s plans (around 25 minutes into the recording). Mr Austin noted that QUT’s proposal appeared to be at odds with the recent rare earths deal signed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump. Ultimately, this could have implications for Australia’s sovereignty. Grace Koo from The C

QUT's Managment has been placed "on notice" in Queensland Parliament

The disaster over QUT Management decision to sack their science staff has reached the Queensland Parliament. On Wednesday, 15 October, former QUT student Bryson Head, the Member for Callide, spoke out against his alma mater’s decision to cut staff. Minister Head stated that he will be demanding a meeting with QUT Vice-Chancellor Margaret Sheil to express his disappointment and to outline why this poorly thought-out plan should be scrapped. What began as a poor decision by the

Why is this important?

The proposed plan, in its current state, will have several consequences, including:

Reduced teaching quality

Less staff means less teachers with a narrower range of expertise, reducing the quality of education available to our students - both undergraduate and postgraduate.

Overworked staff

With fewer staff to spread the work across, those who remain will be forced to undertake larger, unsustainable workloads to maintain the current quality of education, research, administration, and much more.

Declined student well-being

A decrease in education quality and sudden change in the Faculty will lead to reduced student confidence in the quality of their course and that the university at large has their interests at heart.

Loss of expertise

Outgoing staff would take a wealth of research and industry knowledge with them that is nigh on impossible to replace, especially with a reduced workforce.

Projects left in limbo

Research projects that lose their driving members will likely be abandoned, leaving postgraduate students and industry partners limbo.

Reputational damages to QUT

QUT's reputation for science and technology will be tarnished - both nationally and internationally - by their shoddy handling of one of their supposed core faculties.

Watch this space!

We’re just getting started! Big updates coming soon — including a survey for the wider QUT community, social media campaign and a rally to take our message straight to management!

We will not be silenced!