Stories
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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
UC 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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Environmental Influence
The nature of business and the business of nature
Climate change has been a focus of boardroom risk conversations for years. A landmark international report approved in Manchester in February 2026 highlights that nature loss is also emerging as a significant concern for organisations, and that the two issues are increasingly interconnected.
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Sport, Health & Wellbeing
From Lonely People to Connected Communities: Why Australia Needs a Social Connection Policy Agenda
While loneliness has often been framed as an individual problem, new evidence from a University of Canberra pilot study shows a holistic approach to social connection can start to change communities.