As anyone who saw the photos from the QUT Rally to Save Science would know, our supporters were dressed in very fashionable green T-shirts. However, what many may not realise is that the T-shirts were paid for by a single member of the team. A call was made to help reimburse that team member, and within 48 hours the target was reached. This was a tremendous result. The SOS team would like to thank everyone who contributed. It is another example of how, despite the best effort

On Thursday 13 October, QUT Management held a public forum to discuss the revised proposal. The following changes were made in comparison with the previous version: Following consideration of feedback, the following decisions have been made: The proposed changes to School structures will not proceed at this time. The proposed creation of a centralised administrative team will not proceed at this time. There will be no reduction in professional staff positions under this imple

A recent survey has identified several areas of significant concern regarding the current Change Proposal. Key findings include: 61%  of respondents indicated that the two principal issues— redundancies  and school separation —should be addressed through separate proposals. 71%  expressed opposition to the proposed merger of their school. 64%  indicated a desire to be involved in the development of a more inclusive and consultative Change Proposal. The revised Change Proposal

We wish to acknowledge and thank everyone for their support and engagement in the Save Our Science (SoS) Campaign. QUT management has listened to our collective voices during the 20-day consultation period and has now presented their responses. There have been some positive outcomes. In particular, the proposal for forced redundancies among academic staff has been withdrawn, and the planned school mergers have been delayed to allow for broader consultation in Quarter 1, 2026.

On the same day that QUT Management decided to end consultation, the petition against forced redundancies has reached 2,500 signatures. This is an incredible response for a petition that has only been live for two and a half weeks. We sincerely thank all members of the QUT community — including coursework students, HDRs, staff, alumni, and friends — for your unwavering support and commitment to holding QUT Management to account. The past month has been stressful; anxiety has

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 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

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

We invite all staff, students, and members of the community to join us under the Bunya Pine on Kidney Lawn, Gardens Point , on Thursday, 23 October from 2:45 to 3:15 pm, as we come together to stand up for science. Nestled between the Botanical Gardens and Old Government House — the birthplace of Queensland democracy — Kidney Lawn is a fitting place to show our shared commitment to knowledge, discovery, and the future of science. We ask everyone to wear green, the colour of

In less than 48 hours, our petition has already reached 1,000 signatures! We’re deeply moved by the outpouring of support — it’s clear how much the Faculty of Science, and science itself, means to our students, colleagues, and the wider community. This response sends a strong message: the way QUT Management has handled this change process isn’t working. It’s time to change the change .