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OUR STORIES. OUR LEGACY. OUR ALUMNI.
The history of ANU is made up of the stories of our alumni. Every alumni story is unique - a snapshot of their ANU experience, enriched by connections made with friends, partners and mentors during the student journey.
Through 75 Features - nostalgic stories of inspiration and overcoming of challenges - we celebrate the incredible spirit of our community of over 129,000 ANU alumni.
We will add new stories throughout our 75th anniversary until we reach 75 stories, so please come back and visit again soon. Or, click on the button below to share your own story with us.
From student politics to ACT Chief Minister and Treasurer
I studied a Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies at the Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (ANU) between 1992 and 1995. Now, I am the Chief Minister and Treasurer of the ACT.
From debating in the dining room, to the world stage
I grew up in a tiny fishing village in Queensland that has population of around 800 people. I went to public schools and definitely had a very rural upbringing.
Grades are not everything
For me, going to ANU was about much more than getting good marks. It helped me expand my networks by meeting people I wouldn't otherwise have met.
My second home
To me, The Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (ANU) is not just an alma mater. ANU is my second home. It's the place that I grew up, both as a young child and intellectually.
An Aussie kid that ended up at NASA
The people that you meet at ANU, are people you will share a connection with for the rest of your life. That's been true for me, both professionally and personally.
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'I am human. You are human.'
High school wasn't the best time for me. I was quite introverted. So navigating social cliques when I switched into a new school halfway was a…
From debating in the dining room, to the world stage
I grew up in a tiny fishing village in Queensland that has population of around 800 people. I went to public schools and definitely had a very rural…
Masters of Memories
When I started my master's at The Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (ANU) I was curious as to why an institution of such prestige and history would have…
From lecturer to friend
While sitting in Moeen Cheema's legal theory lectures at ANU, I never imagined that years later I'd be hosting him for dinner in Islamabad. The…
You'd find me at Union Bar
Years on from graduating from The Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (ANU), I think the social learnings were equally important to the academics. I…
A life-changing experience
The whole community was behind me while I was studying at ANU. They looked after me while I was pregnant and welcomed my whole family. I came…
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