AAG Student and Early Career Group (SECG) blogs

The AAG Student and Early Career Group (SECG) brings together students and early career practitioners to share their experiences, interests and achievements. The SECG blog is an open forum, managed by the SECG Communications group.

2/06/2026

2026 Helen Barrie Prize Finalists

By Rik Dawson, Dana Pourzinal & Olivia Maurice

2026 Helen Barrie Prize Finalists

13/04/2026

What Consumers Taught me that Research Papers never could

By Dr Celene Yap

What Consumers Taught me that Research Papers never could

9/12/2025

From Loneliness to Meaningful Belonging: A Journey Through Social Connection

By Dr Gabriela Di Perna

From Loneliness to Meaningful Belonging: A Journey Through Social Connection

24/02/2025

Research Impacts Beyond the Citations

By Dr Debbie Pu

Research Impacts Beyond the Citations

18/09/2024

Discovering the Power of Transdisciplinary Research: A Personal Journey

By Mehak Oberai

Discovering the Power of Transdisciplinary Research: A Personal Journey

26/07/2024

Network Connectivity Issues – Networking as an introvert researcher

By Dr Debbie Pu

Network Connectivity Issues – Networking as an introvert researcher

26/06/2024

Why Student Early Career Researchers would consider attending or presenting at the AAG conference

By Dr Chiara Naseri

Why Student Early Career Researchers would consider attending or presenting at the AAG conference

18/09/2023

Bridging generations: The remarkable benefits of integrating kindergartens in residential aged care

By Raphaelle-Ashley Guerbaai

Bridging generations: The remarkable benefits of integrating kindergartens in residential aged care

7/07/2023

How wide is the digital gap really for older adults?

By Dr Debbie Pu

How wide is the digital gap really for older adults?

5/06/2023

Showcasing research from AAG SECG members

SECG members Dr Claire Gough, Dr Debbie Pu and Dr Luke Testa share their work.

Showcasing research from AAG SECG members

25/08/2022

The challenges of addressing overdiagnosis and overtreatment in older people

by Jenna Smith

The challenges of addressing overdiagnosis and overtreatment in older people

23/06/2022

Listening with photographs

by Dr Tricia King

Listening with photographs