Curtin University researchers and final and second year students recently came together to talk 2020 Honours projects and summer scholarships at a meet and greet session hosted by the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI).

Organised by Curtin’s Biomedical Sciences Club and the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences in partnership with CHIRI, the event provided an opportunity for about 75 students to get some valuable one-on-one time with the researchers who could potentially supervise their further studies in 2020.

Some students were treated to a tour of CHIRI’s state-of-the-art research facilities by someone who knows all about life as a postgrad – CHIRI PhD student Nikita Walz.

CHIRI researcher and Curtin Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Honours (BH-BIOMED) Coordinator Dr Carl Mousley said events like the meet and greet are important for students and researchers alike.

“These events ensure students are aware of the research opportunities available to them and help researchers attract the best students for their projects,” he said. “It was great to see so much energy and enthusiasm in the room, it was an important and worthwhile event.”