Meet our students

Melbourne is home to many different stories. From illustrating fantasy novels, to conducting X-rays on gibbons or learning about rocket science – each one is unique. Hear from our students as they share experiences from UniMelb and beyond.

Meet Mikaylah: a Palawa, Chinese and Samoan woman

Loud, fun and artistic, Mikaylah Lepua is studying photography as part of the Bachelor Fine Arts (Visual Art) and exploring her culture through her own unique lens.

Meet Ethan: First Nations student and Bachelor of Arts graduate

For Kaantju, Girrumay and Badu man, Ethan Savage, studying at UniMelb gave him the chance to find a new home in a new city, meet lifelong friends and connect to his First Nations heritage.

Meet Brittney: a Noongar woman from WA

A Noongar Woman from Western Australia, Brittney Andrews is a Bachelor of Science student, Student Outreach Intern at the University’s Indigenous institute Murrup Barak, go-getter and future paediatrician.

Meet Simi: Juris Doctor (JD) student at Melbourne Law School

Simrat, or Simi as she’s known, is currently studying the Juris Doctor (JD) at Melbourne Law School. She’s an avid tea drinker, enjoys curating playlists and is passionate about utilising the law to support minority communities.

Shibo Ma: Master of Food Science student

Shibo Ma shares his experience as a Master of Food Science student at the University.

Meet Nami: Master of Engineering (Mechanical) student

Master of Engineering (Mechanical) student, space enthusiast and leader of change. These are some of the ways to describe Nami Rizqiandri.

Meet Stephanie: 300 point Master of Architecture student

Since she was a child, 300pt Master of Architecture student, Stephanie always felt drawn to the built environment deciding she was ready for a career change led her back to this childhood passion.

Meet Sophie: Bachelor of Design student

The decision to pursue what she loves and walk through life with an open and inquisitive mind has seen Bachelor of Design student and freelance illustrator, Sophie Schultz carve her own unique path at the University of Melbourne.

Meet Sineka: Master of Agricultural Sciences student

Learn how Master of Agricultural Sciences student, Sineka Munidasa started her research journey through an industry-funded study that provides real benefit to the dairy industry in Australia.

Meet Remco: Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma in Computing student

Remco, an international student who grew up in Bahrain and the Netherlands, now calls Melbourne home.