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 .