Stories
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Alumni Stories
Grads 2026: Thomas Bevitt
Thomas Bevitt was a key driver for UC to offer Occupational Therapy before he joined as a lecturer. Now, after seven and a half years that included ‘some horrific ups and downs’ he’s graduated from the University with his PhD, having designed a world-first feedback system for OT education.
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Alumni Stories
Grads 2026: Tempa Tshering
From walking four hours a day to get to school in Bhutan, to walking across the graduation stage to collect his Master of Teaching (Primary) in Canberra – Tempa's story is one of sacrifice, resilience, and taking the path less travelled.
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Alumni Stories
GRADS 2026: Angela Kirkegaard
Angela Kirkegaard grew up believing she “just wasn’t a smart kid” – on Monday, she received the University Medal at graduations. Her hard work, determination and strong support systems have helped her find her place as an ecologist, studying the nature she loves.
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Alumni Stories
Grads 2026: Ebony Gagel
Entrepreneur, social media star and intrepid traveller – Ebony has made many dreams come true. She's now looking to turn even more into reality, as she embarks on a full-time marketing career.
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Alumni Stories
Grads 2026: Emma Loaney
Emma's UC story reads like a Hallmark movie – a new bestie, a childhood dream fulfilled, a fun casual content creation gig, and internships that built connections. But it wasn’t all roses. There were a number of downs, but through it all, she persevered and earned her degree.