Our success starts with our alumni whose achievements are a direct reflection on our standing as one of the best education and research institutions in the world. Many have gone on to prominence. They have made – and continue to make – their marks and achieve excellence in a variety of fields such as business, medicine, arts, and the government.
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2023 ANU Alumni Week »
Celebrate the ANU legacy with us and return ‘back to where your future began’, at this year’s ANU Alumni Week taking place from Saturday 18 March to Friday 24 March.
Searching for the Oldest Stars: Anna Frebel »
Anna Frebel is a Professor of Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and works as an astronomer. Anna's work involves searching for the oldest stars in the universe to learn about how stars and galaxies first formed soon after the big bang...
Inspirational ANU Women - Molly Huxley »
Molly Huxley was a pioneering historian at ANU with a diplomatic knack for breaking down barriers between colleagues.
The Molly Huxley Building is located in the University House Precinct and was constructed as the gatehouse to University House in...
Inspirational ANU Women - Coral Bell »
Coral Bell was one of Australia's most distinguished analysts of international politics who broke down barriers for women in international relations.
The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs is located in the Hedley Bull Building and is home...
Inspirational ANU Women - Ethel Tory »
Ethel Tory was a passionate supporter of French and Drama who left a lasting philanthropic legacy at ANU
The Ethel Tory Centre is located in the Baldessin Precinct Building. It is a state-of-the-art languages centre that promotes student...
Inspirational ANU Women - Hanna Neumann »
Hanna Neumann was an inspirational mathematics professor who made abstract ideas accessible.
The Hanna Neumann Building houses Schools and Centres of the College of Business and Economics. Professor Hanna Neumann (1914-1971) was Professor and Head...
Inspirational ANU Women - Beryl Rawson »
Beryl Rawson was a path-breaking professor of Ancient History who built a new picture of family life in the early Roman Empire.
The Beryl Rawson Building is occupied by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), the Research ...
A Career Promoting Australia's Interests and Gender Equity - Margaret Adamson »
Ms Adamson pursued a career with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where she has championed human rights, gender equality and the right of women to work as equal players in international affairs and politics. Throughout her career, she...
An Alumna with a Cause - Dr Enku Kebede-Francis »
Since graduating from ANU in 1999 with a MS in Environment and Development, Dr Kebede-Francis has been dedicated to both advancing healthcare in her professional capacity and advancing her alma mater as an active ANU alumna.
Dr Kebede-Francis feels...
A Conservationist’s Tale - Dr Geoff Mosley, AM »
Dr Geoff Mosley, AM, completed his PhD at ANU in 1963 and pioneered the teaching of natural resource conservation in Australia while lecturing at ANU. Dr Mosley's memoir, Repaying my Debt - A conservationist's Tale, will be launched in March 2017...
Alex Andrews »
"I don't want to leave my values at the door every day when I walk into work. I hope to create and be part of workplaces that not only allow this but encourage it."
Alex Andrews is an ANU alumna with a knack for transforming the skills and...
Dr Jenna Roberts »
Jenna Roberts lived at Bruce Hall at the Australian National University as a Bachelor of Science candidate from 2004-2006, after moving to 'the big city' from regional Victoria. In 2007 she completed an honours year at the Research School of Earth...
Risa Bhinekawati »
Risa holds a BA in Economics from the University of Indonesia (1992); an MBA from the Australian National University (1998); an MIPP in International Policy from the George Washington University (2006). In December 2015 she received her PhD in...
Professor Dr Rosi Braidotti »
Professor Rosa Braidotti is a world figure in gender and critical theory. She is a Distinguished University Professor at the Utrecht University in The Netherlands and a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion. She was founding professor of Women...
Ben Greenwood »
Product Manager, Google
At 15 years of age Ben Greenwood had already started not one, but two start-ups in his home country of South Africa.
His fascination with technology continued to evolve but he knew he needed to equip himself with the...
Damien Balachandran »
Damien Balachandran has recently been named as one of 'Australia's Most Innovative Engineers' for his work in tackling accidents caused by driver fatigue.
He says studying a Bachelor of Engineering at ANU has been one of the best experiences of his...
Dr Elena Kelareva »
ANU graduate, Dr Elena Kelareva is a Product Manager at Google and the mastermind behind the Google Maps that appear on thousands of websites.
Born in Russia, Elena moved to Australia when she was 9 years old. With influence from her mother, her...
Professor Marcia Langton AM FASSA »
Professor Marcia Langton FASSA has held the Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at The University of Melbourne since February 2000. Professor Langton has made a significant contribution to Australian Indigenous studies.
Her primary...
Helen Musa OAM »
Helen Musa is an art journalist and critic. She is currently the arts editor for the Canberra CityNews magazine.
Over the years, Helen has worked tirelessly in the arts space. She studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and started...
Richard Roxburgh »
Richard is an actor and director who has starred in a number of Australian films and TV series and stage productions such as Blue Murder, Hamlet, and Toy Symphony.
He has also played various roles in Hollywood productions such as Moulin Rouge,...
Emeritus Professor Malcolm Gillies AM »
I'm here and I'm going to make this work
Entering his room in Bruce Hall was a life-changing moment for young Malcolm Gillies. As a proud Canberran, he had achieved a vital dream.
"I have a very happy memory of walking into W23 in Bruce Hall,...
