Professor Harlene Hayne<\/a> said the scholarships were an example of the outward-looking perspective that encourages students to engage beyond borders in their learning and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cCurtin is a truly global organisation, so it\u2019s fitting our students would want to make their voices heard on issues affecting people around the world,\u201d Professor Hayne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI congratulate Danai, Jack and Giovanna for their commitment to addressing such important topics as world hunger, climate change and financial inequity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have no doubt they will each have significant input at their respective events, broaden their understanding of the issues and enhance their leadership skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Food Forum is a youth-led initiative organised by the UN\u2019s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which brings together the next generation of students, farmers, scientists and entrepreneurs to discuss and enact change so everyone in the world has enough food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A third-year International Relations student, Ms Jedrzejczyk said she hoped to learn more about food security issues, both global and local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWestern Australia is a region that battles a harsh climate and isolation, which are threats to food security,\u201d Ms Jedrzejczyk said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThrough open discussion, I hope to learn from leaders and other attendees about the best ways to promote and encourage sustainable agricultural practises, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by other countries and the relevant policy frameworks in place to support communities facing food insecurity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The annual COP event, or Conference of the Parties, is a gathering where countries negotiate and make decisions on global climate policy, including measures such as emissions reduction targets, adaptation strategies and financial support for developing nations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Willis said he hoped to develop practical strategies to support Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs an engineering and physics student, I have gained a strong appreciation for the role diverse perspectives play in effective collaborative problem-solving,\u201d Mr Willis said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy promoting scientific literacy, I hope to make climate change discussions more accessible, encouraging a broader range of viewpoints in the search for solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hope to hear from experts in their fields and understand their approaches to addressing key issues to contribute meaningfully to future climate change discussions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe IMF\/WB Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) brings finance leaders together to discuss issues of global concern, such as the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development and aid effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studying Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degrees, Ms Bongiorno will research and present a paper proposing legislative reforms to reduce wealth and income inequality in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am deeply intrigued by the intersection between law and finance and am particularly interested in how responsible financial stewardship can meaningfully impact people of every socio-economic standing across the globe,\u201d Ms Bongiorno said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis experience will enable me to discuss my policy proposal with influential leaders in the political and financial sectors, both within Australia and internationally.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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