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Marika Niihori outside on campus.
  • Student profile

After being awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, ANU Physics student, Marika Niihori, is on her way to Cambridge with a vision to transform healthcare.

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Molly Folkard amongst ferns at the Botanic Gardens.
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As part of an internship at ANU, Molly Folkard has just made an important contribution to Australia’s food waste waste strategy – while still an undergraduate.

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Matthew Spence and Vanessa Vongsouthi stand behind a sheet of PET plastic film, the breakdown target of their PETase enzyme.
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Two PhD students are harnessing the power of an enzyme to break down plastic.

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While our students are busy becoming scientists, they also make time for their hobbies. In Jacob Brown’s case, this means floating through clouds.

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Shanae King is standing outside with remains of telescopes in the background.
  • Career story

Shanae King builds systems that are literally out of this world – or they will be, one day.

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  • Student profile

Flexible double-degree student, Sasha Whittle, combines chemistry and art to make extraordinary things.

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Join ANU alumni Elly Gearing on safari in the Greater Kruger, Africa.

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Dhani Gilbert
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At the age of 18 Dhani Gilbert has a powerful voice, now she is headed to ANU to pursue ecology and science communication.

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Bobby Sun on One Tree Island
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Bobby Sun loves the ocean and is about to graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours), specialising in marine science. And yet, she can't swim.

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