Building rapport

February 11, 2022

I recently delivered a workshop to students about to become New to Curtin mentors. This program connects first years with more experienced students in a similar area of study. Mentors are there to support new… Read More

Striking a balance

January 28, 2022

Imagine it’s mid-semester, your assignments are piling up, your exams are looming, your boss has asked you to pick up extra shift this week AND your best friend needs help setting up for the epic party… Read More

Part-time perks

January 24, 2022

Apart from helping you to cover your expenses, especially if the boss gives you extra hours during semester break, there are lots of benefits to working part-time while you study. From waiting tables in a cafe,… Read More

Full of possibilities

January 14, 2022

Something the past two years has taught us is to not only expect the unexpected, but to also be prepared to adjust to new situations, and quickly! Remember when nobody had heard of a Zoom meeting, or knew what… Read More

Modern manners

September 9, 2021

Email has become inseparable from modern working life and yet, email etiquette can be deceptively tricky to navigate. That’s because, unlike face-to-face interactions in which facial expression plays an… Read More

Undisrupted networking

August 12, 2021

In preparation for next week’s Careers For Tomorrow Disrupted Industry Events, we thought we’d provide some networking tips… Most people know the value of networking, but knowing and doing can be two very… Read More

Expand your potential

June 15, 2021

Those who invest in themselves first – a constant loop of learning, experience and reflection – unlock their potential and therefore, realise their dreams. Grant Wyatt During his time at university, Grant… Read More

Sustainable style

May 26, 2021

With three out of five fast fashion garments ending up in landfill within a year of purchase and synthetic garments contributing to a third of all microplastics in the ocean, the fashion industry is a large… Read More

Excel-erating NRW2021

May 20, 2021

A team of John Curtin Leadership Academy (JCLA) students have been working in partnership with the Office of the Elder-in-Residence Team in supporting National Reconciliation Week 2021 activities at Curtin…. Read More

Pets & programming

April 15, 2021

MiRo is a robotic pet being designed to provide entertainment, engagement and a sense of companionship to aged care residents. Five final year Bachelor of Computing students are taking part in MiRo’s ‘puppy… Read More