Divestment in fossil fuels has turned into one of the fastest-growing protest campaigns. For students around the world this means holding their universities to account. We hear from the team at Fossil Free UQ (University of Queensland) on the importance of the fossil free movement. What is the aim of Fossil Free UQ? The aim of … More Interview: Fossil Free UQ
What do men’s underwear, plastic bottles and a man in a monkey suit have to do with social enterprise? For those who attended the Impact Academy/ Milaana Social Enterprise Inspiration and Internship Night, probably more than they ever expected. Do good and do well: the theme was clear throughout all the presentations. Local social entrepreneurs … More Recap: Social Enterprise Inspiration and Internships event
Everyone meet Swati! She originally came on board with Milaana as UQ Ambassador but recently stepped up to a Content Creator role. Swati has the most beautiful presence and this is absolutely illustrated through her wonderful way with words. She really embodies what it means to be a part of the Milaana team and is … More Everyone Meet Swati!
When Hollie left for Sydney in July this year she left us in extremely capable hands. Everyone meet Lucinda, our Milaana QLD Engagement Manager and all-round incredible person! If there is ever something that can be fixed or improved, Lucinda is the first person on it. She transforms our processes and documents into works of … More Everyone Meet Lucinda!
WOW! What a big few weeks it has been for Milaana and probably you too! Two weeks ago students went back to uni in Brisbane and Gold Coast and Milaana came back with you! Here is a little compilation of our favourite moments… First stop – Griffith QCA! On Monday 28th of July Milaana took … More O-Week and Volunteer Fair Adventures!
Milaana and a group of students from The University of Queensland teamed up last semester for a Google Marketing Online Challenge. The project involved creating and running a Google AdWords campaign for their selected client, Milaana! The campaign ran for three weeks with the main objectives being to: • Increase brand awareness • Bring … More Milaana and the Google AdWords Project
Johan Simone Kortenhorst Age: 25 Country: Australian (Dutch/Italian) University: University of Queensland Studying: Business Management (Honours) & Psychology Area of Interest: Ethical Leadership/Leadership Development Hobbies: Motorbikes, travel, meeting new people Briefly describe yourself and tell us something a little quirky. Hmm, about me? Well, I am a thoroughly confused individual who grew up in Byron Bay … More Hero Profile – Johan!
TED Talks have been my connection to so many of the incredible thought leaders in our world today, keeping my brain challenged and horizons broadened since I first started following the podcasts back in 2008. My longstanding respect for, and admiration of, TED was recently brought to a new level. I attended my first TEDx event on … More Milaana does TEDxUQ
First, because let’s be honest ,it is the most exciting part – the video!!! This is the first video created from our footage that day, crafted specifically for our Crowdfunding campaign! And if your keen for some behind the scenes insights, you can read the story below 🙂 This video had been many weeks in … More Making Milaana’s Video!
