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If there’s a profession you might consider taxing, it’s got to be working in the Navy. But for Navy medic Adrian, there was no ocean wide enough to keep him from returning to study.   Navy medics are responsible for evacuating casualties, nursing the wounded, giving trauma care and providing life support. Adrian’s role involves training others in…

An era of change in the workforce is well and truly upon us. The arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution means that the careers we once worked towards, or are working towards, are undergoing rapid change.  But don’t panic just yet. Despite the influx of intelligent tech, The Definitive Guide to Future-Proofing Your Career, developed by Open Universities…

Does the idea of robots taking your job make you shriek in despair? Or are you the type to sigh in disbelief? With the Fourth Industrial Revolution well and truly upon us, it’s time to find out which reaction is based in reality.  Whether you’re a believer or not, numbers can’t be argued with. Robotisation is changing the way we…

At the turn of the 21st century, employees the world over were preparing for Y2K. Those with giant PCs were convinced their files would be wiped, others were researching a new fandangle machine called a ‘Blackberry’. Some were cancelling their flights to conferences, afraid that their plane may just fall out of the sky.   As we draw nearer…

Project managers are the superheroes of every organisation. They’re the wing-men and women of all office-goers, helping manage projects from get-go through to execution. But what is it that they actually do? “The idea that project management is a needless overhead is surprisingly common,” says Kerrin D’Arcy, who is a renowned professional in the media…

Teachers have the power to evoke the innate wisdom, curiosity and joy children have for learning. Beyond that, many teachers take their passion for inspiring the next generation into leadership and policy opportunities. Which is precisely what the Master of Education from Curtin University can help you do.   Changing education for the better Dr Brad…

The ability to deliver a message that inspires action is a career game-changer. But it’s easier said than done. Watching and listening to stories is one thing. But carving out your own takes confidence, and a clear sense of narrative. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s in a job interview, a team brainstorming session…

Numbers were always a thing of comfort for Behnoud – an international language that he could take anywhere, and put to work right away. But what threw him was leadership – something he was never taught as an emerging engineer. Behnoud’s career in mechanical engineering began in the south of Iran, where he grew up,…