As part of her PhD at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology, Katrina Rivera is researching music performance anxiety. “There’s so much judgement about music ingrained into our society," she says. As a result, many people will choose simply not to perform music at all.

Paul Siwabessy is pursuing a Master of Public Health at the Australian National University degree at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH)

ANU graduate Sonali Varma says Australia must facilitate community for young people struggling with isolation and loneliness.

Dr Natalie Gordon's 'life 1.0' included a teaching career and a stint as a nun - then she got cancer. "As a cancer survivor, you take life more seriously," she says. "I’ve got my time again. So what would I like to do?"

Ellora Kelly is studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), majoring in Renewable Energy Systems and Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Marine Science and Biodiversity Conservation at ANU Research School of Biology.

Dr Thuany Costa de Lima is graduating from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences with a PhD, after researching the deepest component our planet.

Katriel Tan recently finished the Bachelor of Health Science at ANU and is starting the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at ANU Medical School.

Twinkle Mali is pursuing a Master of Public Health at the Australian National University degree at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH)

The ANU medical program integrates clinical and procedural skills across all years, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world patient care.