A love of food and science set Angela ‘Gela’ Bragg on a path to graduating with a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra.
Some thought he might not complete Year 12, but this week, Jannis Heinzmann graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree and a raft of extracurricular achievements to his name.
That’s what he said – to everyone who told him that people can’t rise above their pasts. Growing up in poverty, experiencing homelessness during his HSC, and navigating a traumatic brain injury at uni – this University of Canberra alumnus has proven that difficulties aren’t destiny.
The opportunity to complete an internship unit has equipped Bachelor of Politics and International Relations student Riley Porombka with the skills and confidence to pursue further study and chase his career goals.
University of Canberra PhD candidate Emily Stringer has found that this natural cycle may boost genetic diversity and evolutionary potential for species - helping them to adapt and survive.