Cairns-native Simon Fenske braved the capital’s cool climate to join a community of the world’s leaders in Pacific Studies.

Pacific Studies allowed me to diversify my experiences at ANU, and to learn more about the region to which Australia is so connected.

Henrietta began her PhD candidacy at ANU in 2020. She has worked widely across the Pacific region, with a particular interest in Polynesia.

Australia’s understanding of Oceania is more important than ever thanks to a new and revitalised engagement with the Pacific region.