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What it is like to be a queer student at Curtin

Rachel Pratt — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:28:11 +0000

What is the queer experience like for a student at Curtin? Meet Keira, a queer neurodivergent student in her second year of nursing. | Reading time: 4 min.

What life is like at Curtin as a refugee student

Rachel Pratt — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

How do you find community at Curtin as a refugee student? Meet Ayat and Majid, refugee students who have moved to Perth to gain access to higher education. | Reading time: 4 min.

How Carnaby Kids takes the stress out of school holidays as a parent at uni

Christina Ryan — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0000

Balancing study with work and childcare is no easy feat. For Chamika, school holidays became that little bit easier with Carnaby Kids. | Reading time: 2 min

What is it like to work at a student-run publishing house?

Rachel Pratt — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What would it be like to work in publishing? With the help of Elephant Page Publishing, students are getting real-world publishing experience at Curtin. | Reading time: 5 min.

Volunteer at O-Week!

Ben Adams — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Become part of a diverse Orientation Week events team, meet new friends from outside your study area, and support new students starting at Curtin in Semester 2, 2026. | Reading time: 1 min

How Shoshi’s enthusiasm for new experiences brought her from Bangladesh to Perth

302394e — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0000

From Bangladesh, to a year of travel around Asia, to Perth, Shoshi’s passion for exploring the world has destined her for a lifetime of excitement across the globe | Reading time: 3 min

Making Milestones: Using AI for sustainable growth in agri-food supply chains

Christina Ryan — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

With an MPhil in Technology Management and inspired by her family’s farming background, Shila hopes to make a difference in the agriculture industry. | Read time: 6 min.

From introvert to confident communicator: How the Curtin Student Ambassador Program shaped one student’s journey

Louis Humberstone — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

For introvert Komal, the Student Ambassador Program was exactly the challenge she needed. Now graduating with a role at Deloitte, she credits the Program with transforming her confidence. | Reading time: 4 mins.

How Carnaby Kids helps Mina balance uni with parenthood

Christina Ryan — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0000

How can you juggle uni with family commitments? For Mina, Carnaby Kids has made study as a parent possible. | Read time: 4 min

What does Ramadan look like as a uni student?

Christina Ryan — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:59:24 +0000

Uni is a balancing act between study, work, socialising and, for many students, spiritual commitments - especially during the month of Ramadan. | Reading time: 5 min

How a spontaneous visit to the Curtin HIVE became Anjali’s uni highlight

Christina Ryan — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:46:49 +0000

Anjali saw an opportunity to grow her knowledge in the start-up and innovation sector at Curtin. But what she didn’t expect to learn from her Masters of Innovation and Entrepreneurship was the power of visualisation at Curtin HIVE. | Reading time: 3 minutes

Step by step: How Sean innovated his way into a dream grad program

Christina Ryan — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:32:00 +0000

How do you go from stalking your dream company on LinkedIn to landing a grad role with them? For finance and marketing student Sean, it was a journey of small consistent steps - with the key being L’Oréal’s Brandstorm competition. | Reading time: 4 minutes.

Making Milestones: Engineering smarter wheelchairs for safer independence

Nikita Osckar — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

When Shanelle Tennekoon began her PhD at �鶹ֱ��, she wasn’t just pursuing an academic goal, she was working toward a future where people with low vision could navigate the world more independently. Now developing AI-powered systems for semi-autonomous wheelchairs, Shanelle’s research sits at the intersection of engineering, healthcare and human-centred design. | Reading time: 7 mins

How Nikki’s degree brought sex education and her faith together

Christina Ryan — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Can sex education coexist with your faith? Nikki, a Master’s in Sexology student, is striving to provide those in her faith community and beyond with real sex education. | Reading time: 2 minutes

How a weekend program transformed Priya’s relationship with swimming

Christina Ryan — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Through stepping out of her comfort zone with Curtin’s Discover and Do Water Safety program, Priya not only learned to swim confidently but also gained independence, water safety skills, and new friends. Reading time: 2 minutes.

How Muntaha followed her passion for IT from Bangladesh to Curtin

Christina Ryan — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

For Muntaha, moving to Perth for her Information Technology degree was the result of her determination through an intense process and willingness to embrace a new environment far from home. | Reading time: 3 minutes

Making Milestones: Sounding out Antarctic minke whales

Christina Ryan — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Aimee Darias-O’Hara's path to a PhD has taken her from seal rehabilitation in Ireland to the depths of the Southern Ocean. Now, she’s using decades of underwater recordings and machine learning to decode the distinctive calls of Antarctic minke whales, revealing how they behave and respond to a changing ocean. | Reading time: 8 minutes

How can one teacher spark change across an entire nation?

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Inspired by her teachers, Dulcie turned her passion into purpose. Now studying STEM Education at Curtin, she’s empowering Papua New Guinea’s next generation to solve real-world problems through innovation and collaboration. | Reading time: 2 mins

Staying the Course: Swayam’s advice for your next nursing prac

Christina Ryan — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:25:00 +0000

If you’ve got your next nursing prac looming, this one’s for you. Between assignments, part-time work, pracs and keeping up with your personal life, Swayam knows how full-on a nursing degree can be.

How one rural placement changed the game for Jack’s clinical knowledge.

Christina Ryan — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:28:00 +0000

After swearing he’d never study medicine, Jack found himself falling in love with it. And for his final year of Med, it’s even taken him rural. | Reading Time: 3 minutes.

Can asking for help make settling into a new country easier?

Christina Ryan — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:18:44 +0000

Reading Time: 3 minutes | Leaving India to study her Master of Dietetics at Curtin, Gladys expected challenge, but not how quickly she’d fall in love with Perth.

Can you really study online and get the full uni experience?

Christina Ryan — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Shannon’s journey from Perth to Geraldton is one of choosing what truly matters to you. After swapping the calm coastal lifestyle of her hometown for the adventure of studying on-campus in Perth, Shannon returned to Geraldton to give back to her supportive community. | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Can a setback lead you to something even better?

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

When injury took him out of soccer, Reeve poured his determination into study. Now thriving in logistics and supply chain management, he’s embracing global opportunities, new connections, and a future shaped by hard work and adaptability. | Reading time: 4 mins

Making Milestones: Weathering political change for a climate-conscious future

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:32:05 +0000

Keegan’s journey to research wasn’t a straight line, but it led somewhere he didn’t expect. Now, he’s uncovering how the real impacts of climate change ripple through politics, turning vast temperature data into insights on how voters respond when the world gets hotter. | Reading time: 7 mins

How a love for books can shape your future

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:18:00 +0000

From hometown roots to leading a student publishing house, Jess has turned her love of books into a career path. Now graduating, she’s ready to keep chasing her editing dreams. | Reading time: 3 mins

Could the field be the best classroom?

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

From law to geology, Arnav discovered his passion through fieldwork, leadership and life in Kalgoorlie. Now nearing graduation, he’s embracing every opportunity and keeping his future wide open. | Reading time: 3 mins

How do you turn a foreign country into a home?

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Moving from Bangladesh, Gloria embraced independence in Australia, navigating IT studies, new friendships and extracurriculars. She’s grown confident, adventurous, and connected, finding both community and opportunity while building her future. | Reading time: 3 mins

Making Milestones: 3D printing for a greener tomorrow

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:13:44 +0000

Raquib saw potential in what most people throw away. Now, he’s turning recycled PLA into 3D-printed gears, tackling sustainability, engineering challenges and real-world impact under the guidance of his pioneering supervisors. | Reading time: 6 mins

How starting a club helped Zehrah find her people.

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

After launching Curtin’s first Allied Health Club and rallying 100+ students in its first week, Zehrah, a Bachelor of Social Work student, is on a mission to build community and create lasting change. | Reading time: 5 mins

Could ethical hacking be your way to change the world?

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

From high school trial and error to ethical hacking and a nuclear science opportunity, Elizabeth is carving out a future in cyber security, and learning that success doesn’t follow one fixed path. | Reading time: 3 mins

Could a rural placement be your most valuable uni experience?

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:39:43 +0000

From Vietnam to Kalgoorlie, Di’s regional social work placement is shaping her future. Gaining hands-on experience and cultural insight, she’s building confidence, community connections, and a passion for rural impact. | Reading time: 2 mins

Making Milestones: Lighting the way for a new future of rural firefighting

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:58:08 +0000

Mary O’Halloran grew up around volunteer bushfire brigades in rural Western Australia. Now, she has just submitted her PhD on what’s burning them out. | Reading time: 7 mins

Can a weekend away change how you work with people?

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000

From bouldering competitions to building islands on John Curtin Weekend, Alexis thrives outside her comfort zone; balancing study, sport and service while learning to lead, fall, adapt, and keep climbing. | Reading time: 3 mins

Have you ever achieved something you didn’t believe you could?

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:49:54 +0000

Iman almost walked past the poster, but taking a chance on Talent for Tomorrow led to a standout solo performance, a surprise People’s Choice win, and a reminder of what she’s capable of. | Reading time: 2 mins

How could one performance change everything?

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:34:00 +0000

A last-minute decision to audition for the campus talent show launched Aman and Nishil’s band, a journey of friendship, performances and unexpected wins. Could Talent for Tomorrow be this cataclyst for you too? | Reading time: 3 mins

How did a shared passion for storytelling turn into an award-winning artwork?

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:18:00 +0000

Desi and Fiona’s collaboration for Curtin’s Indigenous Futures Artwork Competition became a powerful expression of friendship, culture and ReconciliAction, showing how creative connection can spark something truly meaningful and lasting. | Reading time: 4 mins

Making Milestones: Tracking ancient continents and building global ties

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:43:32 +0000

From France to South Africa and now Curtin Perth, his journey spans rocks, borders and breakthroughs. Studying ancient eclogites, Legran is helping to decode Earth’s deep past and strengthen global ties in geological research. | Reading time: 6 min

iPrep Internship Opens the Door – From Radio Astronomy to Neurosurgical Devices

Joaquin Atizado — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:59:34 +0000

Read about Essam Morsy, a PhD candidate, who stepped beyond his research in electronics to help develop a groundbreaking neurosurgical device through an industry internship with Neurospheric. | Reading time 2 min

From two-minute noodles to medical school!

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

From Port Hedland to Perth, Damien’s journey into medicine is packed with big moves, late-night noodles, and plenty of learning, both in the classroom and in life outside it. | Reading time: 4 mins

No experience, no problem: How Akshath became a CV! Leader in one year

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:48:06 +0000

Arriving in Perth with no contacts, Akshath found his confidence through volunteering. Now juggling work, study, and leadership, he’s built skills, connections, and a future focused on people, not just projects. | Reading time: 3 mins