Sugandha Goswami, 28, Australian Awards Recipient
She shared her experiences studying at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology during the Australia Awards Alumni networking event that was hosted by the Australian Embassy at the High Commissioner’s residence in Tamavua on Wednesday night.
Friday 22 March 2019 | 01:56
From left: Australian High Commissioner John Feakes, Sugandha Goswami and Dr Ilimotama Cawi at the High Commissioner’s residence on March 20, 2019. Photo: Ilaijia Ravuwai
Sugandha Goswami, 28, was a recipient of the Australia Awards Scholarship in 2017 and returned with a Masters in Laboratory Medicine.
She shared her experiences studying at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology during the Australia Awards Alumni networking event that was hosted by the Australian Embassy at the High Commissioner’s residence in Tamavua on Wednesday night.
The two year Masters programme allowed Ms Goswami to upgrade her qualifications and she thanked the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia for the opportunity.
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“The opportunity enabled us alumni to specialise in different fields and helped us build our own niche,” Ms Goswami said.
“Apart from studies, we built incredible networks with other students and as a Medical student myself I was fortunate enough to be a member of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.
She is currently a Lecturer of Histopathology at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and aims to attain her PhD before hitting 40 years old.
Meanwhile Australian High Commissioner John Feakes said that alumni have become part of a highly skilled and influential network that plays an important role in national development.
“Fijians of diverse backgrounds who have studied in Australia, USP and FNU, are playing a significant role in building Fiji.”
He added it was always thrilling to meet and interact with Fijians with links to Australia through work, sports, family and education.
Applications for the Australia Awards 2020 intake are open and the deadline is April 30, 2019.
Edited by Susana Tuilau
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