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23.01.2022 Did you graduate between March and July this year? Share your thoughts in the Graduate Outcomes Survey for your chance to win $1,000. The survey gathers feedback on your course experience and graduate and further study outcomes. Search your emails for GOS or SRC, or head to www.gos.edu.au to check if you’re eligible.

14.01.2022 PhD student and scientific advisor for TEDxUWA Leanne Jiang [BSc '17, BSc(Hons) '18], and Dr David Gozzard [BSc, BE '14, PhD '18] who's returned to UWA as a Forrest Fellow to work on laser sensors and communications for spacecraft, hold a conversation about David's time as a TEDxUWA speaker, spacejunk, and advice to those PhD bound.

13.01.2022 How can you stand out during (and long after) this pandemic? Group People Advisor at Mother, Michelle Hammond [BSc '14, BSc(Hons) '17] walks us through her journey from studying Psychology at UWA, moving to London, working in HR, and how technology and the pandemic are making an impact. Michelle will give you insight into finding work, standing out from the crowd by seizing the opportunity provided by change to grow and thrive.

05.01.2022 In this episode, we meet Alex Whitebrook [BA '17], whose greatest passion is sustainable water resource management. Although initially interested in food and water security during his studies at UWA, this interest evolved into a deeper passion away from 'security' towards a concern for social wellbeing of people facing environmental challenges. From giving presentations on water scarcity to Swiss and Egyptian government representatives, to grassroots research and advocacy with the World Youth Parliament for Water, Alex is driven by a passion to see a sustainable future for humanity.

05.01.2022 Where in the world are our grads? Freelance Photographer and Videographer Matthew Loucas [BCom '17] lives in Canada, but is currently back in Australia. It took 6-months in the digital marketing world before Matt realised his... talents would be better suited in a more creative capacity; "I took part in UWA’s international exchange program, and I can proudly say this was the most significant influence in shaping who I am as a professional today. It not only introduced me to the art of Photography, it humbly gave me lifetime friends whom which I still see regularly now and lifelong lessons which I apply to both my business and personal life." The most interesting aspect of his career is the ever-changing dynamics of online media, remote-work and independent publications; "I’m always striving to make my work as independent as possible, and therefore hold a deep appreciation for the freelancer’s who not only establish a successful business surrounding their craft but do so without compromising their art or personal style. Building a brand is hard, but I feel with the revolution of social media and the new dynamics of e-commerce, there has never been a more exciting time for growing a freelance brand."

04.01.2022 From UWA to Silicon Valley! Iain McIntrye, Andy Henson and the Berkeley, California-based company hope to help people continue to learn and grow throughout their lives through their wearable patch. Listen and learn how an idea that that was born at UWA, is now making waves by launching smart patches (as simple as a Band-Aid) as a memory aid for everyday use. Visit https://thinkhumm.com/ today!

02.01.2022 Where in the world are our grads? Shawn Soh [BCom '10] is currently the Head of Community Relations with Filos Community Services, a Singapore registered charity. Since his career transition more than 8 years ago into the non-profit sector, Shawn has had stints working with the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) in Singapore and the disability and health sectors and was tasked to helm various portfolios before finding his niche in volunteer management. ... "My passion ties in very nicely with what I do professionally and my life’s purpose, which is to uplift the vulnerable groups of individuals and help build a resilient community." Knowing that understanding the non-profit sector is insufficient to have an overview of the giving space in Singapore, Shawn’s previous role was the Social Impact Program Manager at LinkedIn. In this capacity, he fully appreciates the work of a purpose driven organisation and the utmost importance of strategic alignment between the organisation’s goals and the impact of its community building efforts, and preaches sustainable giving. His notable contribution to the sector is for piloting the Volunteer Experiential Programme which provides a diverse range of volunteer activities for public servants to volunteer with given a timeframe for completion. Shawn is also an active volunteer with the grassroots and other non-profit organisations. He preaches Asset Based Community Development, a topic that is very close to his heart and is an advocate of recruiting talents from diverse sectors, into the social sector.