After completing her bachelor, Shayal still wanted more information to keep building her career in the security industry.

"No other university has the same calibre of teachers or contacts in the public service. If you want to be in the Strategic Studies field, you have to be at ANU".

David's passion about history and political affairs led him to complete his undergrad degree in War Studies and Master of Strategic Studies at ANU.

Elke was a founding member of the student-led organisation ‘Women in Master of Strategic Studies’ which advocates for inclusivity and celebrates the contribution of women strategists at the SDSC.

Dr Peter K. Lee reflects on his PhD journey. As a Korean-Australian, he has always been interested in Australia, Korea, and their place in the world.

Primitivo III “Prime” Cabanes has always held a lifelong passion for peacebuilding and sustainability in the Philippines.

Tuukka’s world took another turn when he decided to study a Master of International Relations (Advanced) at the Coral Bell School – an opportunity that opened greater doors.

Maria works in the humanitarian sector with the world’s largest humanitarian organisation - the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), also the Laureate of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.