ALTC Citations awarded to UNDA staff!

This week, we have the third and final interview relating to the ALTC Citations awarded to UNDA staff members. This week we visited Richard Berlach in the School of Education to find out a little more about the work he has done, and a little more about the man himself… this is what we found out:

1.       Can you tell us more about your ALTC citation?

The citation was an affirmation of long-term work on research within the School of Education and the wider University community, this included working with Doctoral students, and training other staff in how to work with Doctoral students.  It’s nice to be recognized!

This long-term work granted the opportunity to actively support the work of the Research Office and to also writing a booklet on the responsibilities of being a thesis supervisor.

2.       How long were you working on the project?

This is a work that has come to culmination after working on a development of expertise over more than a decade.

3.       Can you tell me what you most enjoy about working at Notre Dame?

The people, without a doubt – they’re fantastic. Fremantle is also a brilliant location, and working in a School of Education that is cutting edge, not only within WA but also nationally.

4.       Do you have a favourite place around campus to get your morning coffee?

Pasta Addiction, it’s close to the School of Education, and Denis has great coffee!

5.       Is there a restaurant/café around Fremantle that you’d recommend? What is your favourite meal or snack from there?

As well as having great coffee, Pasta Addiction is great for lunch, as is Café 55, Villa Roma and Quinlans is always great value!

6.       If you got that one Powerball, what do you think would be one of the first things you’d do?

Two things - the first would be to donate a substantial amount to the local church in Mt Pleasant, the second would be to develop a scholarship fund for disadvantaged students in the School of Education.

7.       We’ve taken a photo of you in your favourite place on campus – can you tell us what makes it your favourite?

The School of Education courtyard, as the School of Education staff often taken their coffees (from Pasta Addiction) and enjoy them in the beautiful surrounds of the courtyard.