I really enjoy being able to control an entire telescope by myself. It’s an amazing rush of power knowing that I am making such a large, expensive instrument...

A degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics gives you a wide range of valuable skills, and so is useful even in careers outside of academic research.

Astrobiology is a highly interdisciplinary field. Studying in this program in the RSAA, I have had the privilege of interacting with various experts in many...

The interaction with the amazing, helpful and friendly around here - be it my supervisors or colleagues. Everyone is so understanding and supportive, it makes...

Mt Stromlo is a fantastic community of people, all willing to talk about their own research and help you out if you need it. The Professors are world class and...

The PhD is a great opportunity, you learn problem solving, presenting and how to form collaborations among many other skills.

I see myself in a research position continuing to work on problems in Astronomy that I find exciting and challenging. I also see myself teaching and promoting...

I'm not sure if I can pick just one highlight ! I have really appreciated being a member of a large team, the SAMI galaxy survey team, and receiving...

The highest point of my research was traveling to the Cerra Tololo Inter-American Observatory near La Serena in Chile. Nothing beats being at the telescope and...

The education and research environment offered makes it easy to become a good scientist who can conduct independent research, communicate the science and share...

I am aiming for an academic career in Astrophysics. At the moment, my thoughts are directed towards Chile and their large telescopes, where I'd be keen to...

I have had the opportunity to observe with the largest optical telescope (AAT) and at other facilities in Australia. I've learnt about working with...