Spotlight

Zoe Piper has over 16 years' experience across management consulting, technology, manufacturing and investment. She has a strong interest in cross-sector interaction and is actively engaged in a…

Nigel is a product manager for Google's Crisis Response team, which is changing how citizens stay informed during crises by providing information and tools to help people collaborate during…

Dr Leigh Ellis graduated with a PhD in Medical Science from The Australian National University (ANU) in 2008. He was recruited to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins to start his…

During the past four decades, Professor Michael McRobbie has developed an international reputation as an information technology innovator and a global leader in higher education. From Canberra to the…

As a dynamic team taking technology ideas from the drawing board to the business boardroom, Phillip Williamson and Michelle Melbourne have used knowledge gained at ANU to realise their career dreams…

It is with great sadness that the ANU alumni community farewells Robert Foster, artist, designer, friend, mentor and loved one. Rob passed away on Wednesday July 13th after a tragic car accident. We…

Much is made of the commercial successes that academics achieve but what is rarely mentioned is those who enable their path to success. Dr Victor Pantano is one of those people. Through fostering…

Over the past 40 years, Aboriginal art has gained recognition as one of the world's most dynamic, diverse and enduring traditions. Through his research, Professor Howard Morphy has made a significant…

With a blend of high impact scientific contributions, success in commercialising biotechnology inventions and effective direction on an international level, Dr Paul Sanberg is a stand-out leader. As…

From banking to the arts, the career of Theresa Foo-Yo Mie Yoen has always been of the highest standard and she has been an integral part of Singapore’s rise to become an Asian powerhouse. Theresa…

The act of philanthropy can be a difficult one. Where should your money go? What are the most effective ways to donate? For those lucky enough to be in that position, Robert Wiblin is on hand to make…

Building links with the future leaders of the world’s most populous country can be daunting but the vision, energy and leadership of Henry Makeham has proved it can be done. Through founding a number…

Building hope for a brighter future has been behind the success of Dr Phoebe Williams, whose energy and determination has improved the lives of thousands of people in eastern Africa. In 2004, while…

As an enthusiastic entrepreneur with experience in founding and growing start- up companies, Professor Lachlan Blackhall has combined his love of business and skills in engineering and mathematics to…

Social justice is close to Asia Pacific and Law student Jessica Avalon’s heart and she has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the cause at ANU and beyond. On campus, Jessica has raised the…

After finishing an Honours year, most people would take a well-earned rest. But that’s not what Brad Carron-Arthur did. Instead, he embarked on a 4,900 kilometre solo run from Canberra to Cape York,…

It’s been a wild ride to ANU for Gracia Yosaphat Y Mambrasar, known as Billy. From a small village on an island in eastern Indonesia to gracing TV screens as a competitor on Indonesian Idol and…

Ben Duggan is a familiar face for anyone around ANU. From Chairman of the ANU Union Board to the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Program and with many lectures and tutorials in between, Ben’s six years…

The role of postgraduate students at ANU is one that Arjuna Mohottala knows well. Unlike most other universities, postgraduate students represent about half of the total student population at ANU.…

The aim has been to create the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in Australia. The generous people behind this are Graham Tuckwell and his wife Louise. The Tuckwell Scholarship program…