Humans of MQ
"Five sugars is ridiculous!"
Jackie Tang, 30, is the much-loved barista at Cult café, in the Arts Precinct. Thanks to making 450 coffees a day, she forges relationships with everyone from first year students to Heads of Departments.
"I want every new migrant child to learn to swim."
Rebecca Nyarnhom was just three when her family fled civil war in Sudan for the safety of Australia. After the tragic drowning of her nephew in 2021, Rebecca decided she would use her study of sociology to improve water safety among migrant communities.
“My kids love sharks as much as I do.”
Fish Lab boss and father-of-three Professor Culum Brown is a champion of fish intelligence and known internationally as a leader in his field.
"Being a fat person on stage was life-changing."
Non-binary, plus-sized burlesque performer and PhD student KB Heylan took three attempts to complete their undergraduate degree. After two decades of on-and-off study, they are now tackling a doctorate in media studies.
“Dressing the way I do is a daily act of quiet activism.”
Professor of Bioarchaeology and Superstar of STEM Ronika Power embraces edgy outfits, head pieces and piercings both to spark joy in herself and others and as expressions of quiet activism.