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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Dr Leigh Ellis »
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 postdoctoral training.
With his mentor, Dr. Roberto Pili,...
Robert Foster »
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 extend our heartfelt condolences to Gretel, and...
Phillip Williamson and Michelle Melbourne »
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.
Trained as a biochemist, Phillip is an...
Professor Michael A. McRobbie AO »
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 US, Michael has been at the forefront of a...
Dr Victor Pantano »
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 relationships and leading companies, Victor has...
Theresa Foo-Yo Mie Yoen »
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 was the first Singaporean woman to study at ANU and...
Professor Paul Sanberg »
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 Senior Vice-President for Research, Innovation...
Professor Howard Morphy »
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 contribution to the reception, recognition and...
Dr Phoebe Williams »
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 she was completing her undergraduate degree at ANU...
Henry Makeham »
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 of leading China-focused public diplomacy and...
Robert Wiblin »
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 life easier.
Rob is currently Executive Director...
Jessica Avalon »
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 profile of gender-based issues through her presidency...
Dr Lachlan Blackhall »
As an enthusiastic entrepreneur with experience in founding and growing start- up companies, Dr Lachlan Blackhall has combined his love of business and skills in engineering and mathematics to become an inspiring teacher, mentor and innovator.
While...
Brad Carron-Arthur »
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, in Queensland, to raise awareness of mental health...
Gracia Billy Yosaphat Y Mambrasar »
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 onwards to become one of Canberra’s brightest young...
Arjuna Mohottala »
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. Yet their representative body—the ANU Postgraduate...
Ben Duggan »
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 at ANU were highly productive.
But it was the...
Graham Tuckwell »
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 promotes their visionary scope and is backed by a $50...
Dr Andrew Kam »
Tell us about your experience of learning and living at ANU?
I choose ANU because of its reputation and expertise in the area of Asian and Pacific economic studies. The high standards and reputation of the department and faculty members are well...
Fiona Skerman »
Following her passion for complex maths problems has been just the ticket that ANU graduate Fiona Skerman needed to see the world.
Fiona graduated from ANU in 2011 and is currently completing her PhD in pure mathematics at Oxford University.
“I am...
