“Curtin Commons is an online storytelling space for Curtin alumni, staff, students and friends. Featuring a series of thought-provoking articles intended to inspire and enlighten, Commons celebrates the many amazing contributions of our Curtin community and how they are striving to create a brighter future for us all.”
– Carmelle Wilkinson, Editor-in-Chief
Rebecca Nadilo (Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing and Advertising) is a formidable leader in the world of marketing and brand creation.
As CEO of Iris in Singapore, Rebecca’s key focus is empowering and leading a high-performance team to success.
Founder of Mediavation, Paul Christian has always had a camera in his hand. Growing up, Paul spent most of his time writing scripts on his dad’s work computer. Fast forward to now, the Mass Communications and Journalism graduate is living out his childhood dream.
Abbey Cullen was 19 when she had her first seizure.
Now, the morning Triple M radio announcer and journalism graduate is using her media platform to raise awareness and bring epilepsy out of the shadows.
Curtin’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Lindy Fitzgerald, has always been driven to make a difference. Inspired by her parents, she pursued higher education and now leads groundbreaking research at Curtin University.
Captain Ian Cheng, a seasoned pilot with Singapore Airlines, continues to find awe in the skies after 28 years. As Vice President and Chief Pilot for Boeing 777s, he oversees a fleet of 27 aircraft and 450 pilots. His passion for aviation remains undimmed, a testament to the enduring thrill of flight.
This month, our Editor-in-Chief, Carmelle Wilkinson, interviewed James Chen, PBM, President of the Singapore Alumni Chapter.
James is a finance and marketing alumnus with a fascinating career. He’s currently the CEO of Athena Best Financial and co-founder of Every Little Helps charity.
A Curtin University speech clinic is helping brain injury survivor Jordan Bowling regain his voice. Two years ago, Jordan fell 13 meters down a cliff, leaving him paralyzed. The clinic offers hope on his long road to recovery.
Whether it was working on old cars on his family’s farm in Albany or taking apart computers with his older brothers – making things better and finding better ways of working fuelled his passion and curiosity.
Changing the world may seem like an impossible feat, but for mechanical engineering graduate Eldin Rostom that dream is one step closer, thanks to breakthrough technology, which could change the lives of those suffering respiratory disorders.
After years of working as a freelance designer around the world, Curtin Commerce graduate Emilie Otto became burnt out and exhausted.
Fast forward to 2024, she is now the owner of House of Hobby, which is a space that helps people find a creative hobby while supporting and empowering local artists and makers to share their skills.
Former Head of English and current Head of Academics and Innovation at Wesley College Adam Kealley understands the power of words.
With a recent PhD in creative writing and cultural studies from Curtin, the avid reader and writer shares his top tips on improving your writing skills.
At 81-years of age, Perth Children’s Hospital pharmacist Allan Jones is showing no signs of slowing down. Allan shares his secret to a long and fulfilling career.
For Creative Spotlight, Curtin Bachelor of Art graduates Anna Louise Richardson and Abdul-Rahman Abdullah share one of their most recent artworks as part of their TILT commission exhibition, ‘Shelter’ which was held at Goolgatup Heathcoate last month.
For those who missed the exhibition, in this month’s spotlight, the duo share the intricate works they have created that reflect and offer an immersive experience of the communal life of two endemic Australasian birds that coexist with us – the silver gull and the welcome swallow.
Inspired by the welcome swallow which nested in the sheltered eaves of her family’s rural home, Richardson’s charcoal drawings on cement fiber board showcase the welcome swallows in full flight. Abdullah’s 75-strong flock of life-sized silver gulls sit together waiting for nightfall.
Since meeting while studying art together at Curtin, this is not the first time Anna and Abdul-Rahman have featured in an exhibition together. Inspired by the natural world and their three small children, the duo find absolute joy in bringing beautiful things into the world that document our experiences of the worlds we occupy.
“I wouldn’t say there is any message within the work, just a desire to find the extraordinary in the ordinary and sit with that wonder,” Anna said.
See more of Abdul-Rahman’s work here. See more Anna’s work here.
Photo credit: Daniel James Grant (family photo) & Dan McCabe (installation photos).
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