1. Student’s experience at RMIT Dr Joshua Whittaker

2. RMIT UniversitySlide 2 Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) PhD, School of Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences –‘Vulnerability to bushfires in south-eastern Australia: a case study from East Gippsland, Victoria’ NCCARF Research Fellow (Emergency Management)

3. RMIT UniversitySlide 3 A few tips… Develop a good relationship with your supervisors (and meet often) Engage with other students Write early and often Share your work (and if possible publish it as you go) Attend as many conferences as possible Hang in there, and seek help if you need it!

4. RMIT UniversitySlide 4 joshua.whittaker@rmit.edu.au