I’m a hermit by nature so making friends in my first week was tricky, but much easier than high school had been. It helps that the people here in uni don’t mind if you’re a little dorky. Don’t believe me? Here’s the conversation that lead to me gaining my first friend.

My research centres on the behaviour of the prime numbers. This is a really exciting area of maths where chaos and order seem to get along with each other quite well.

Third year student An Ran Chen isn’t afraid to spread her wings to discover new things. After moving from New Zealand to study mathematics at ANU, An Ran has explored philosophy and anthropology and gone on exchange to Budapest.

Dr Walter Reinhardt’s PhD at ANU helped him to see that an expertise in systems and sectors is critical when it comes to climate change adaptation. Now he is applying the expertise developed during his studies at ANU.

Meet Diane, a PhB student reaching for the stars - but first stop is Honolulu. Like many students, Diane didn’t know about the PhB program when she was considering her uni choices.

Recent graduate Alex Mascolo has followed his academic passions to uncover links between economics, philosophy and artificial intelligence.

Laura Wey has used her undergraduate research experience at ANU to help grow a better future for us all.

I am really enjoying my degree as it offers new challenges every day through my studies. I feel that it was definitely the right choice for me.

Moving away has really helped me find my own community, because I love meeting new people from all kinds of backgrounds. It wasn’t until Jane moved away from home that she found a community she could call her own, and it was here at ANU.