Stories
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Alumni Stories
GRADS 2024: Jannis Heinzmann
Some thought he might not complete Year 12, but this week, Jannis Heinzmann graduated from university with a bachelorâs degree and a raft of extracurricular achievements to his name.
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Alumni Stories
"Now they doâ â Nicholas Villiersâ mantra of triumph and resilience
Thatâs what he said â to everyone who told him that people canât rise above their pasts. Growing up in poverty, experiencing homelessness during his HSC, and navigating a traumatic brain injury at uni â this ÎçÒıAV alumnus has proven that difficulties arenât destiny.
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Students in Focus
Riley reaps the benefits of an international relations internship
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.
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Environmental Influence
Boom or bust: natural population dynamics hold hope for species diversity in the face of climate change
ÎçÒıAV 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.
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Students in Focus
The power of design: Bianca Handel's mission to help neurodiverse kids communicate
First-year student Bianca Handelâs creation, the Assistive Communication Abacus, has already landed her on the HSC honour roll for Design and Technology and won a major prize in the UC Creative Competition.