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Alumni profile: Nicole creates connections and community in London

After interning with the Department of Transport during her studies at UWA, Nicole Kostova headed to London for a role with the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce, and with a passion for creating connections and opportunities for others.

29 July, 2025

Alumni profile: Rohit discovers the importance of data for good regional development

Rohit Sharma is one of UWA’s most recent graduates, having completed his Master of Business Analytics mid-2025. After gaining insights into how data informs development efforts in regional WA communities through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, he is setting out in his career with a role with the Peel Development Commission.

22 July, 2025

Alumni profile: Tilly Coles-Dyke

Tilly graduated from UWA in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and International Relations, and Asian Studies, with a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship adding valuable and highly relevant real-world experience in her final semester. She is now a Graduate Officer at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety's Energy Policy WA, and has returned to continue her UWA studies with a Master of International Relations in Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitics.

16 June, 2025

Gabby helps Legal Aid strengthen service delivery for vulnerable groups

Gabby, a UWA Juris Doctor student, gained new insights into the legal profession while supporting vulnerable groups in the community through her Semester One internship with Legal Aid WA.

10 June, 2025

Isabella takes opportunity to give back to WA community with State Solicitor’s Office internship

Master of Public Policy student, Isabella, took her recent internship with the State Solicitor’s Office as an opportunity to contribute to the local community.

5 June, 2025

Sophie helps WA Museum build Pilbara collection  

Sophie Burrows is majoring in Wildlife Conservation and interned with WA Museum, supporting the Pilbara Biological Survey.

28 March, 2025

Ruth’s internship research supports truth-telling and healing project

Ruth interned with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, using her skills and experience as a Landscape Architecture student to support a project dealing with WA's colonial history.

26 March, 2025

Sajjad uses data to help DFES keep emergency vehicles ready to go

Sajjad interned with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, using data to help keep WA’s emergency response vehicles ready for action.

10 March, 2025

Tom hits the road with internship to deliver safety education in regional schools

Tom, a Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and Economics, interned with the Road Safety Commission.

7 February, 2025

Aimee gains new perspective on social housing while developing skills with Department of Communities internship

Aimee undertook an internship with the Department of Communities in Semester Two, gaining real-world experience before graduation.

17 December, 2024