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One thing that hasn’t slowed down over the course of COVID-19 is research on the Bendigo Campus, and in fact the pandemic itself has spurred on many projects that will ultimately benefit the health and wellbeing of Australians. Did you know anyone can contribute to academic research? Sometimes, in as little as 15 minutes. Here... Continue Reading →
There’s only one situation where a Pharmaceutical Chemistry major wants to hear the word “viral” during a pandemic. And that’s when it applies to their small-biz social account… Bachelor of Science student Jess Pethybridge had not long opened an Etsy store to share prints of her artwork, hoping she’d earn a little cash on the... Continue Reading →
After more than seven years of study, Speech Pathology student Catherine McLean is on the cusp of launching the career change she’s worked hard to achieve. Prior to returning to study, Catherine worked in finance in Melbourne before her job was made redundant and she moved to Bendigo with her husband and baby. (She now... Continue Reading →
Education student James Antonic had hoped to travel abroad as part of his course. Despite the pandemic grounding those plans, he’s about to experience the next best thing. James is one of three Bendigo students taking part in an international work placement, from home. The trio will spend ten weeks Zooming into English lessons in... Continue Reading →
Research participant Jane is a glass-half-full person. Example A: They’re not bin chickens on her jersey, they’re ibis. And, almost halfway into a six-hour cycling session in the campus physiology lab, she’s still smiling! Jane is one of 30 volunteers taking part in important research in Bendigo that asks, are recreational cyclists at greater risk... Continue Reading →
Outdoor Education students Joel Hodge and Oscar Reeve-Palmer are planning to fulfill another extreme adventure dream thanks to both being awarded The Mob bursary – a scholarship for members of the student club. “Learning we were successful in our application was incredibly exciting,” Oscar says. “It meant the Tassie trip we had been dreaming about... Continue Reading →
You may think studying Dentistry is all about the teeth, but for third-year student Hao-Qian Leung, it’s the profession’s beautiful combination of art and science that’s got him hooked. “Being able to work with your hands and create something that may improve someone’s oral health is something I really enjoy,” Hao says. We caught up... Continue Reading →
When Crystal Cox answers the phone to the Bendigo Campus Blog, she has a rare day to herself. Lockdown has lifted, her eight-year-old son is back at school and her four and one-year-old are both at childcare. She has an hour between classes to chat, and then it’s back to the books. “It’s a day... Continue Reading →
Bachelor of Health Sciences student Emily Keogh became one of 65 bursary recipients this month to share in $115,000 thanks to generous donors in the community. The first-year student realised a long-held goal of starting uni this year when the youngest of her three children started prep. Apart from the challenges of studying from home... Continue Reading →
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) student Gemma Ritchie is encouraging community-minded Year 12s to apply for next year’s Aspire Program, as she did in 2020. Aspire rewards students with early conditional offers to study, reduced ATAR requirements, and other perks when they arrive at uni. “It recognises the amazing work many young people do through volunteering... Continue Reading →
