Creative Writing and Medicine are not subjects one would automatically associate with one another. The distinct mindsets involved in their respective subjectivity and objectivity, often stands them apart. However, after undertaking a Creative Writing course along with eleven other medical students, I now appreciate that both subjects could enhance the…

Hidden amongst the granite spires of Aberdeen’s city centre bold colours can now be seen. Murals adorning the buildings of the green and previously dark and forgotten doors have been transformed from two years of NUART Street Art Festivals. This scheme has carved out a hub of art and creativity…

So, after a brilliant time in Perth it was time to head to La Trobe University and meet with Professor James Boyd, Chair of Digital Health.

James had been the person I was originally going to meet at Curtin but had since moved on to La Trobe and so it's…

So, it’s week two and after a weekend exploring Freo (Freemantle), Scarborough Beach (where the sea feels just as cold as Aberdeen Beach) and Perth city it was time to get back to the itinerary.

First up was a visit to Hive, advertised as the future of virtual and augmented…

Week One

So after a weekend of exploring Perth to get in some sights and to convince my body it did not have jet lag I head off to Curtin University on the Monday to meet the team from the Centre for Data Linkage who would be hosting me for…