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			[[Queensland University of Technology]] (QUT) is a public research university located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1908 as the Queensland Institute of Technology, it has grown to become one of Australia's leading institutions, renowned for its focus on innovation, industry partnerships, and applied research. With over 50,000 students and a staff of more than 4,000, QUT offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational education programs across its campuses in Brisbane, as well as online. The university is a member of the [[Group of Eight]], a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and is consistently ranked among the top 300 universities globally by the [[QS World University Rankings]].
⚫	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562

			{{H2\|Academic Structure and Programs}}
	This means QUT has abandoned merit based hiring and can henceforth be considered a mediocre university by their own admission.
			QUT is organized into six faculties: [[Business School]], [[Education]], [[Engineering and Built Environment]], [[Health]], [[Science and Engineering]], and [[Creative Industries]]. These faculties offer programs in disciplines ranging from business and law to engineering, health sciences, and creative arts. The university is particularly known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and its integration of industry experience into coursework. QUT also operates several research institutes, including the [[Institute for Future Environments]] and the [[Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation]], which focus on addressing global challenges such as climate change, urban sustainability, and healthcare innovation.

			{{H2\|Controversies and Policy Changes}}
⚫	https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/
			In late 2023, [[Queensland University of Technology]] announced a significant revision to its hiring policies, moving away from a merit-based approach in favor of a more diverse and inclusive selection process. This decision, which sparked debate among academics and stakeholders, was defended by the university as a necessary step to promote equity and address systemic biases in hiring practices. Critics, however, raised concerns that the change could compromise academic standards and institutional quality.

			- A report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562 Australian Broadcasting Corporation] detailed the university’s rationale for the policy shift, including its alignment with broader institutional goals of inclusivity and representation.
⚫	https://austms.org.au/lecturer-in-mathematical-sciences-qut/
			- The blog [[Why Evolution Is True]] [https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/ Why Evolution Is True] published an analysis of the policy change, highlighting concerns from the academic community about potential impacts on research quality and institutional reputation.

			{{H2\|Employment Opportunities and Industry Engagement}}
⚫	https://archive.is/wip/gl1WM
			[[Queensland University of Technology]] maintains strong ties with industry partners, offering students and graduates opportunities for internships, research collaborations, and employment. The university’s careers service provides support for job seekers across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and education. For example, the [[Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute]] lists a lecturer position in mathematical sciences at QUT [https://austms.org.au/lecturer-in-mathematical-sciences-qut Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute], illustrating the university’s role in advancing STEM education and research.

			{{H2\|Notable Alumni and Contributions}}
⚫	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk
			[[Queensland University of Technology]] has produced numerous notable alumni who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Among them is [[Margaret Sheil]], a former Australian politician and academic, who has been recognized for her work in education and public policy.

			{{H2\|External Resources}}
	== October 2025 ==
			For further information, the following resources may be of interest:
			- [https://archive.is/wip/gl1WM Internet Archive] provides an archived version of a webpage related to QUT’s policy changes.
			- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk YouTube] features a video discussion on the topic.
			- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblaP14N_20 YouTube] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VdEED57ERE YouTube] include additional perspectives on QUT’s academic and policy developments.

			{{H2\|References}}
⚫	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblaP14N_20
		⚫	- [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562 Australian Broadcasting Corporation]
		⚫	- [https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/ Why Evolution Is True]
		⚫	- [https://austms.org.au/lecturer-in-mathematical-sciences-qut Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute]
		⚫	- [https://archive.is/wip/gl1WM Internet Archive]
		⚫	- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk YouTube]
		⚫	- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblaP14N_20 YouTube]
		⚫	- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VdEED57ERE YouTube]

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	== January 2026 ==
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⚫	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VdEED57ERE
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	{{See Also}}

	*[[Margaret Sheil]]

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Robert Brockway at 15:40, 8 January 2026

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	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk

	== October 2025 ==		== October 2025 ==

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblaP14N_20		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblaP14N_20

	== ~~See~~ ~~Also~~ ==		== January 2026 ==

			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VdEED57ERE

			{{See Also}}

	*[[Margaret Sheil]]		*[[Margaret Sheil]]

Robert Brockway at 11:08, 8 November 2025

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	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk
			== October 2025 ==

			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblaP14N_20

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Robert Brockway at 05:09, 17 February 2025

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	https://archive.is/wip/gl1WM		https://archive.is/wip/gl1WM

			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NhPYICTwDk

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Robert Brockway at 07:34, 14 November 2024

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	https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/		https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/

			https://austms.org.au/lecturer-in-mathematical-sciences-qut/

			https://archive.is/wip/gl1WM

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Robert Brockway at 22:14, 23 November 2023

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	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562		https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562

	This means QUT has abandoned merit based hiring and can henceforth be considered a ~~medicore~~ university by their own admission.		This means QUT has abandoned merit based hiring and can henceforth be considered a mediocre university by their own admission.

	https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/		https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/

Robert Brockway at 22:13, 23 November 2023

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	This means QUT has abandoned merit based hiring and can henceforth be considered a medicore university by their own admission.		This means QUT has abandoned merit based hiring and can henceforth be considered a medicore university by their own admission.

			https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2023/11/17/queensland-university-of-technology-completely-ditches-merit-based-hiring/

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Robert Brockway at 22:12, 23 November 2023

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	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562		https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-17/qut-defends-removing-merit-from-hiring-policy/103114562

			This means QUT has abandoned merit based hiring and can henceforth be considered a medicore university by their own admission.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Robert Brockway at 21:35, 23 November 2023

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			== See Also ==

			*[[Margaret Sheil]]

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Robert Brockway at 21:33, 23 November 2023

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