Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

I have always been interested in biomedical sciences, but when I studied Physiology in my second year I was hooked. 

My Honours research focused on the auditory system, and it was so fascinating that I decided that this was the right field for me. After completing Honours and a year overseasI returned to UWA to complete a combined Master of Clinical Audiology and PhD, and was fortunate to be offered a lecturing position at the University of Canterbury before I'd even finished writing up.

For me, it's the perfect job. I really enjoy teaching, and to have the freedom of running my own research programme is a bonus.  Travelling to international conferences is an integral part of the job, which is nice!

The best things I got from my Science degree were the ability to think critically, and the desire to look for better ways of doing things.  The communication skills I developed have also been invaluable.