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Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Address: 2 George St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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20.01.2022 Content Warning Domestic Violence Heather Fraser (PhD) is an Associate Professor in Social Work at QUT, who started her career working in refuges for women and young people fleeing violence 35 years ago. She is a passionate advocate for the rights of all victims/survivors of violence. In her talk, Heather asks you to consider the sometimes forgotten victims of domestic violence, the animals and pets, and what you may be able to do to help them. And how by helping them, you... in turn could help the human victims, too. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9cMyUlZCF0

20.01.2022 Important Update: TEDxQUT 2020 Event As we are all aware, the current situation means that our usual operations will have to change. It is with a heavy heart that we regret to inform you that we have had to cancel TEDxQUT 2020. This was a challenging decision but one that had to be made to ensure that the well-being and safety of speakers, attendees, organisational staff, and the wider community. This in no way diminishes the value we place on Ideas Worth Spreading, in fact t...hey are needed now more than ever. As we all find new ways of coping with the challenges ahead, it is our hope that you, the TEDxQUT community, will continue to use innovative ways to connect with each other and keep sharing your ideas worth spreading within your workplaces, social circles, and homes. - TEDxQUT

19.01.2022 In this next talk we hear from fresh QUT graduate, Jennifer Haig. Jennifer has a timely warning for all of us: Pay attention, or pay billions: the cost of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Australia. ADHD is often considered a pretty trivial diagnosis. Jennifer’s own diagnosis with ADHD lead her on a journey of discovery about the scary truth of the financial impacts of ADHD on our society. Hear about these costs in Jennifer's talk and, most importantly, decide is it a cost we’re willing to keep paying? Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VggEpWiK65M

18.01.2022 This next speaker has a powerful story to tell that stays with you for long after you have heard it. Set against the backdrop of the Sudanese civil war in the Nuba Mountains in 1994, this personal and intimate story gives an insight into the life of a former child of war and refugee. Having found life in Australia Stephen attributes The power of a collectively shared experiences to helping him find a sense of belonging and long-lasting peace, and as such he is now livin...g out his life to its full potential. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO74T3iTz0E

11.01.2022 Do you know the difference between International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law? In this next talk Turki Alkaladi explains how this can make an immense difference in real-life situations where an armed conflict is present. Turki Alkaladi is currently a Third-year Law student at QUT and also the Vice-President for the United Nations Society at QUT. Turki also helped the growth of the QUT Red Cross society, and organised last year’s IHL seminar ‘The Threats Nuclear Weapons Pose to the World’. Watch Turki’s informative and important talk now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=872N202SewA

05.01.2022 Lets be honest, right now, there is a high chance you are seeing this post because you are currently scrolling through your Facebook feed distracting yourself or procrastinating from something, right? In this relatable talk, Clinical Psychologist Dr Tania McMahon asks, what do we miss out on if we live a life of constant distraction and stimulation? Dr McMahon takes a pointed, honest look at our modern-day world of screens, tech and instant gratification and makes an impassi...oned case for rediscovering the fading, yet powerful, art of self-reflection. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfXWAggwC-E

02.01.2022 We live in a world faced with many immediate challenges relating to food shortage, poverty, energy and global warming. As a result, research to tackle these challenges receives a substantial amount of government funding. In this next talk, Dr Michael Cowley argues that funding for astronomy is equally as crucial to our future. We are so excited to share this talk with you from Dr Michael Cowley, astrophysicist and educator at the Queensland University of Technology and the U...niversity of Southern Queensland. Astronomy is at the forefront of science and its long-term benefits to society is undeniable. Dr Cowley highlights these benefits in an attempt to convince you that astronomy is just as deserving of your tax dollars. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQ8Ij0_oOc