Blogs

Blogs

Ambition Without Borders

Ambition Without Borders

Originally Published in 2024

Working as a doctor in developing countries to help communities achieve better health outcomes is noth...

Published on April 24, 2025

Time Laps

Time Laps

Former Olympic triathlete Debbie Hansen passes the torch to the next generation.

Published on April 21, 2025

Head in The Game

Head in The Game

Originally Published in 2024

In Melbourne’s hardscrabble western suburbs where AFL –Aussie rules football –is a state religion, Cal...

Published on April 17, 2025

Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter

Pinnacle alumna Georgia Brooks on heart-racing challenges and what makes her tick.

Published on April 14, 2025

Seeks Answers in Nature

Seeks Answers in Nature

Originally Publish in 2024

Keen hiker and second-year Master of Science student Liam Hewson wears two hats when he’s in the great o...

Published on April 10, 2025

Making a Stand

Making a Stand

Fusing creativity with an interest in the environment, Alice Reade has designed a vehicle for change.

Published on April 7, 2025

Engineering Hunanitarian Solutions

Engineering Hunanitarian Solutions

Originally Published in 2023.

Tamara Stratton must have impeccable time management. There’s no way the 23-year-old University of Ca...

Published on April 3, 2025

Against the Flow

Against the Flow

How Olympic rower Storm Uru found new inspiration in innovation

Published on March 31, 2025

Might Tell You a Joke About the Weather

Might Tell You a Joke About the Weather

Originally Published in 2023.

In comedy, as in life, success is all about “putting yourself out there”, says Simon Kay, a self-desc...

Published on March 27, 2025

Front of Mind

Front of Mind

Jennifer Palmer wants to know how we can treat neurodegenerative diseases more effectively.

Published on March 24, 2025

Turn the Tide on Global Warming

Turn the Tide on Global Warming

Originally Published in 2023.

Kate Higham is a young environmentalist with a big world view. In her final year at the University of...

Published on March 20, 2025

Just Act Natural

Just Act Natural

On screen as in person, Richard Crouchley is a curious character.

Published on March 17, 2025

Leap of Faith into Fine Arts

Leap of Faith into Fine Arts

Originally Published in 2023.

Ella Neal planned on becoming an engineer, but once she finished high school, she realised her passio...

Published on March 13, 2025

Feeling It

Feeling It

A student-led initiative in Canterbury is making men’s mental health a priority –and fun.

Published on March 10, 2025

Advocating for Climate Justice

Advocating for Climate Justice

Originally published in 2023.

Although she calls herself a “science nerd”, Isla Day is no outdated stereotype. This Wellingtonian i...

Published on March 6, 2025

Depth of Focus

Depth of Focus

Kirsten Fisher-Marsters has her sights set on championing the next generation of promising young athletes. Story by Jenny Farrell | Photographs by Stephen Wells

Published on March 3, 2025