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UnCover is the voice of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ. A single source for all our stories and your new place for ideas, connections and emotions.

Alumni Stories

A second chance at her first dream

Belinda Muir swapped teaching in a classroom to being a student in one. Embarking on a decades long ambition to become a conservator thanks to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ.

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Students in Focus

Price pursues her dream of law at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ

Price Magero refused to let health issues set her back, now the aspiring lawyer is studying at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ.

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Students in Focus

Inspired by her parents’ care, Aya pursues nursing against the odds

Aya's family received excellent care during stressful hospital stays. Now studying to be a nurse at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, she hopes to provide that same care for others.

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Students in Focus

A little ‘dumb luck’ saved Toby’s life, now he’s finding his smarts again at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ

At 16 years old, Toby Tyrrell’s life changed in an instant. The academic teenager’s future was thrown into disarray by the brush with death, but he didn’t let it thwart his university ambitions.

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Community Connections

Finding belonging on the water

When rowing disappeared from Hannah Verco’s life, she lost more than a sport – but through the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, she helped build a community where students can find connection, confidence and belonging on the water.

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Alumni Stories

Finding community far from home: Noel Jacob’s journey from international student to mentor

When Noel moved from the UAE to Canberra to study at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, he expected a new academic experience. What he didn’t expect was how deeply the city, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ community and the challenges of living abroad, would shape his sense of identity.

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Dhunning - Indigenous Impact

‘You don't need to be the loudest person in the room to be a leader’

When she decided not to get an ATAR, Tali Adams assumed that university life wasn’t in her future – today, she’s not only pursuing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, she’s also a Snow Scholar aiming to uplift her fellow Indigenous voices and create positive community impact.

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Alumni Stories

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ alumnus PJ Roberts reflects on his journey from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ degree to global career

Decades in Singapore haven’t dimmed PJ Roberts’ connection to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€”and the foundation it gave him.

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Sport, Health & Wellbeing

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s student midwives deliver big benefits for mums – and the future workforce

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ's Midwifery Student Program is giving expectant mothers the gold standard continuity of care many can’t otherwise access. For students, it’s essential hands-on training the ACT desperately needs.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2026: Maryam Sousani

When Dr Maryam Sousani received her PhD this March, she felt joy at celebrating the milestone and and sorrow that her parents in Iran couldn't share the moment. Nonetheless, she’s grateful for the love and support that surrounded her on the day – and throughout her PhD journey.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2026: Georgia Biggs

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ graduate Georgia Biggs is beginning her Honours research in Seoul, with a passion for film and cross-cultural storytelling guiding her journey.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2026: Megan Fluke

Embarking on her university journey for the first time at 40, Megan says doing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ has "lit up her entire world" – and opened up pathways she never thought possible.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2026: Kithmini Aviruppola

Kithmini Aviruppola’s journey has taken her on paths she never expected – from lawyer to academic, student to mother – but it’s shown her just how much she is capable of.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2026: Jane Phuong

A life shaped by connection: From her mother’s journey across oceans to study, to her PhD exploring women’s leadership, Jane's work reveals the hidden barriers women face in academia and the communities that help them navigate them.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2026: Macey Barratt

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ graduate Macey Barratt spent a decade helping families navigate their darkest days – the paediatric nurse drew on her experience in groundbreaking research that saw her cited over 50 times before she even completed her PhD.

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