More than 470 students graduated from the ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment and ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at ceremonies held at Llewellyn Hall today.

These new alumni bring with them a broad range of experience that will help address the most critical issues facing the world, from improving people’s health and wellbeing to finding sustainable solutions for global energy needs.    

Dean of the College of Medicine, Biology & Environment, Professor Kiaran Kirk congratulated all graduates on their achievements.

“Students graduating with a science or medical degree from the ANU have achieved something really significant. They are well equipped to find jobs in a wide range of sectors, and to understand and contribute to meeting the many challenges facing us in the coming decades," said Professor Kirk.

"Science plays a key, and increasing, role in all aspects of society and our graduates have the skills and training to take a lead role.

"I congratulate all those who are graduating, I wish them all the very best in their future careers, and I look forward to following their achievements.”

The future looks good for our alumni, with graduates from the ANU recently being named the most employable in the nation.

Ms Ruiyu Su who is graduating in absentia with a Bachelor of Science (Honours), is currently working as an intern for an environment institution overseas.

“I studied biology, chemistry and mathematics but my main field of study is through the Research School of Earth and Marine Science,” said Ms Su.

“During my four years at ANU, I got the chance to take field trips to many amazing places in Australia. These are experiences that I will probably remember for my entire life.”

Ms Su is so passionate about science that she is considering coming back to ANU for a Masters degree in 2016.

“I love science. Science is everywhere in our life, and I like the feeling when I can explain things scientifically.”