Special Student Gathering

The event was a unique and inspiring gathering that brought together distinguished ANU Indonesia Project alumni and friends, including H.E. Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia; M. Chatib Basri, former Minister of Finance; Anna Nursalim, a working mother active in the private sector as both a consultant and yoga teacher; and Rini Astuti, a senior lecturer at the Crawford School of Public Policy. During the event, the panellists reflected on their experiences at ANU, shared their personal career journeys, and offered insightful perspectives on policy, research, and international engagement opportunities. Their thoughtful advice sparked meaningful conversations with ANU students about leadership, public service, and professional pathways across Australia and Indonesia. The discussion was thoughtfully led by PhD scholars Dyah Katy and Muhammad Hali Aprimadya, who guided the conversation at the heart of the event.