From working in design studios, to lecturing, to founding a global online design community that bridges the gap between studying and working in design, Swinburne alumni Frankie Ratford has been busy since graduating.
When Georgia Higgins and Katherine Powell produced a podcast called Reality Check for a uni assignment, they never imagined they would still be recording it three years later. Nor did they ever imagine they would be building a career helping others produce their own podcasts.
Sitting through a business presentation isn’t always the most thrilling experience. That’s why Swinburne Lecturer, Simon Hammond decided to shake up the business world with a new style of presentation to challenge audiences to rethink how business connects with humanity – Lectern Rock.
Exercising and being active can be great for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, but many of us don’t move our bodies as often as we should. That’s why this year, Swinburne is encouraging our community to get involved in Premier’s Active April – a government initiative that promotes physical activity and offers a bunch of freebies, discounts and prizes to keep you motivated.
Ahead of World Sleep Day on 15 March, we asked Swinburne sleep researcher, Dr Ben Bullock, should we take naps during the day?
Since completing a Bachelor of Arts at
Swinburne, Dustin Barter’s work to support social change has taken him
throughout Asia and East Africa. Next, it will take him to the UK, after
receiving a 2019 John Monash Scholarship to undertake his PhD at Cambridge
University.
A couple of months into her PhD, dietitian Georgie Buckley is learning how to navigate life in the realm of research for the first time. Supporting her every step of the way is the Swinburne Women’s Academic Network (SWAN).
The RoboCats are a Swinburne-based robotics team, made up exclusively of
14 to 18-year-old girls from across Melbourne. Each year, the team competes in
the FIRST Robotics Competition held in Sydney. Four of the mentors behind the scenes
share how they’re helping build the robot for this year’s competition and
encouraging girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM).
More than 40 interior design students recently submitted designs for Swinburne’s new Moondani Toombadool Centre, as well as an existing Indigenous student space. Student Justin Lack, who was awarded ‘Best Design’, reflects on the exciting opportunity and incorporating Indigenous design principles into his concept.
Competitive video games have come a long way
from arguments with your older brother in the living room over a game of Mario
Kart. Known as esports, they’re now being played competitively in arenas
worldwide, with thousands of fans watching on. Jenny Williams, President of
Swinburne’s Esports club, explains what the deal is with esports and why
joining the club at uni changed her life.
Getting back into the books after an epic summer can be a struggle, but Swinburne Student Life is helping you kick-off 2019 with a bang. Join the good vibes at Welcome Back Week and start your semester off right.
O-Week Festival is all about you and discovering your new campus. Whether you’re keen to meet new mates, join a club or sporting team, or simply get involved in the good vibes of the week - Swinburne Student Life is bringing it all to you.
From seeing Beyoncé to meeting Oprah, Politics and International Relations student William Naughton-Gravette never imagined a three-month internship with Global Citizen would take him to such high places.
Few Australian care leavers access tertiary education. Two inspiring Swinburne students share their lived experience and thoughts on what should change, as well as show how they’re raising expectations.
Law student Jack Purvis had the chance to shape Swinburne’s future. With guidance from the Swinburne Law School, he was able to work with a team to help shape the university’s strategy for engaging in Indonesia. Not to mention a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the region.