This session covers:
- What can you do with your Communication studies?
- What should students studying Communication do to enhance their employability during their university studies?
- How are the knowledge and skills gained from your Communication studies applicable to real life careers?
Through your booking and in the session, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to leading industry professionals working in relevant roles and hear their experiences, stories and advice.
Date: Tuesday 5 April
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm (AEST)
Online: Online via Zoom
Meet our panel
Gemma Ward, Government Relations and Strategy Advisor, Residential Tenancies Authority
Gemma holds a degree in Communication majoring in Public Relations from the University of Queensland and has a graduate certificate in Arts (Writing, Editing and Publishing) also from the University of Queensland. For more than a decade, Gemma has worked in fast-paced advisory roles within multidisciplinary media, communication and engagement teams across state government, higher education, research, not-for-profit and corporate consulting.

Valerie Chan, Public Relations Graduate Trainee, Golin

After returning to Singapore in August 2021, Valerie joined integrated PR agency, Golin, in October, and has been working as a graduate trainee. Since the start of her tenure, she’s had the opportunity to work closely with global brands such as Disney+, 1664 Kronenbourg Blanc Beer and Carlsberg.
Dr Caroline Wilson-Barnao, Course Coordinator and Lecturer, UQ

Caroline holds a doctorate in Philosophy in Museum Studies and Media Studies from the University of Queensland. Her current research identifies how AIs interface with museums and the role of technology during a crisis event affecting institutions and their audiences
About HASS Career Seminar Series
The HASS Career Seminar Series invites HASS industry and alumni to participate in online panel discussions where students have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how the panel used their HASS degrees and skills to help them transition into careers after graduation.
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Venue
Room:
Online via Zoom.