Student Spotlight
Events Abroad - Interview with Ingo Stefes, Public Communications student
Having previously worked for an advertising agency, German student Ingo Stefes soon developed an interest in a different side of public communication - event management.
Arriving in Australia 'by chance' after promising to accompany a friend on his trip abroad in exchange for help with an assignment, Ingo says that life in Australia - and little things like over-apologising, the 'no worries' attitude and assignments which 'hunt you down' - has been an incredible experience for him.
By Journalism graduate Steph Liew.
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Of Wars and Words - Interview with writer Clinton Caward,
recipient of ASA (Australian Society of Authors) Mentorship
After a barrel of odd jobs and successes in writing, Clinton Caward is revisiting an 'engine room' from the past by using his former experience of working in an adult book shop as the context for exploring sexuality, religion and secularity in Australia.
Currently undertaking a Masters of Arts in Writing (Research), Clint says that delving into the fertile ground of 'Kings Cross mythologies' is both inspiring and a sort of writing he likes to do.
By Journalism graduate Steph Liew.
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Interview with Bonita Mason, writer/lecturer, author of Anencephaly
Bonita Mason is a WA-based writer who has worked for Aboriginal organisations and is a part-time journalism lecturer. Enrolled in a Master of Arts at UTS, Bonita was also the recipient of a Walkley award and the George Munster award for freelance journalism in 1997.
Bonita says that like other writers, personal experiences move her to tell stories, because 'that's what we do.'
Her story Anencephaly, which was based on her friend's experience of pregnancy and birth, was featured in the 2007 UTS Writers' Anthology.
By Journalism graduate Steph Liew.
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Bomb Harvest in Laos - interview with writer/director Kim Mordaunt
Writer/director Kim Mordaunt completed his BA in Communications at UTS in 1991 and since then has tread many paths, including tutoring in drama and documentary at United Nations International School in Hanoi and working in different roles as a researcher, DOP (director of photography), producer, writer and director for various professional film productions.
Mordaunt's most recent work, Bomb Harvest (produced by Sylvia Wilczynski), premiered to a full-house audience at this year's Sydney Film Festival where it received a standing ovation. lt is a feature-length documentary about the impact of the US "Secret War" on Laos today. Described as a "truly inspiring film", Bomb Harvest is the latest feather in Kim Mordaunt's well-worn cap.
By Journalism graduate Steph Liew.
Read the full interview with Kim Mordaunt
Interview with former Honours student Astrid Lorange, winner of the University Medal
Having completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication in 2006 and receiving the University Medal, Astrid Lorange says that Honours provided her with the freedom to concentrate on and explore a specific corner of her studies, following her undergraduate degree.
By Journalism graduate Steph Liew.