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⭐ Meet Ekaterina, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Financial Planning) student at Curtin ⭐

From starting her journey as an international student at Curtin College to earning merit-based scholarships and awards, Ekaterina is building her future in financial planning with the goal of becoming a financial adviser. Passionate about helping others, she is developing the technical, analytical, and people-focused skills needed to succeed in the financial planning industry.

Why did you choose the Curtin Universe?
I chose Curtin because it’s one of the best universities for commerce students, giving many hands-on opportunities alongside theory – which I think is essential to becoming a good specialist. As an international student, I appreciated the opportunity to start my degree at Curtin College as a pathway into Curtin University.

What do you like about the Curtin campus that you’re studying at?
Curtin has a very diverse campus, with lots of social events for different interests. When I walk around campus, I see many students a lot like me, who are also starting their journey. It’s wonderful to be able to talk with people who understand your experience.

What do you enjoy about your course?
I really enjoy the guest lectures, as they give exposure to the real world industry experiences. Some of the guest speakers are Curtin graduates, which gives me confidence about my future career. I also appreciate flexibility and class room interaction as it makes the study process less stressful.

What advice would you give to someone considering stepping into the Curtin Universe?
Value your time and take the opportunities given to you, especially the networking events and guest lectures. Don’t be afraid of asking questions because that’s how you learn and broaden your professional network. Learning is hard but the better you study, the more career opportunities will be available to you in future.

Ready to create your Curtin Universe? Learn more: curtin.edu/7eyx3h

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Happy International Nurses Day 💙

Today we’re spotlighting Dr Mohammed Amin, who joined UC this year as a nursing lecturer, after beginnings in rural Ghana.

His story shows how frontline nursing observations can grow into global research 🌏

As a nurse in Ghana, Mohammed noticed that many patients came to the diabetes clinic only after serious complications had already developed.

Once, a man walked into the clinic unaware that his sandals had fallen off during the long walk there.

He hadn’t noticed he’d lost them due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy — a form of nerve damage causing numbness and loss of sensation in the feet and legs.

“That moment stayed with me,” says Mohammed. “If someone can lose sensation to that extent without knowing, what other damage is happening silently inside the body?”

Mohammed went on to complete his Bachelor (Honours) and Master’s degrees in nursing at the University of Ghana. He then received a scholarship to undertake his PhD at Deakin University in Melbourne 🎓

There, he worked on the frontlines of aged care through the COVID-19 pandemic — a health crisis he says “reinforced what nursing truly is: presence, advocacy, endurance and care when systems are stretched to their limits.”

His doctoral research focused on developing a lifestyle intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk for people living with Type 2 diabetes.

“I wanted to understand how we could reduce the risk of multiple diabetes complications, not just treat them once they appear.”

From a pair of sandals left behind on a rural road in Ghana, to innovative diabetes prevention research in Australia, Mohammed’s journey shows how nurses don’t just respond to health crises – they shape the future of care 💡

Here’s to all our nurses changing lives 🙌