Our people
Our people – our researchers, students, alumni and staff – use the knowledge and skills they have gained at the University to change lives in Australia and around the world. These stories capture some of their journeys, discoveries and innovations.
Fighting for human rights
Chaw Ei Win Zaw has lived through human rights hardship and is committed to ensuring others avoid the same fate.
Thriving in the hot zone
Researcher Chris Dickman and his colleagues visit the desert to discover how we can conserve endangered environments.
Answers in the stars
Our scientists are uniting to answer some of the biggest questions about the universe.
Forever young
Singer, songwriter ... and now researcher: Toby Martin is bringing one Indigenous artist's music back to life.
When size matters
Nanoscience may be about staying small but our new institute will ensure this science stays at large.
Meet Shane Houston
Find out what our Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services) has to say.
Footy star's future direction
Rugby league player Corey Payne has only just begun to change lives around him, off the field.
Our 90-year-old graduate
Unlike her fellow students, Lis Kirkby can draw on almost a century of experiences for inspiration.
The truth about sharks
Chris Neff's research is challenging our thinking about one of our most feared predators.
Protecting our native animals
Professor Rick Shine is teaching our native animals to avoid the menace of the cane toad.
Going back to school
Our finest minds are inspiring the next generation of science and mathematics teachers – in primary school classrooms.
Healthy dogs, healthy communities
The health of ‘man’s best friend’ is helping us to create new knowledge about our Indigenous communities.
The fight for food
The ground we walk on contains the potential to grow food to sustain us for years to come – if it is treated properly.
The technology of learning
Teaching with Twitter, engaging with podcasts: our teachers are looking at new ways to make smarter use of technology.
