CAIS students graduating this semester include:

Brenton Clark, who was in Canberra to receive his award for his doctoral thesis. His thesis focused on Iran’s political and economic relations with Tajikistan in the post-Soviet period. Since submitting his thesis Brenton has been working in the United Arab Emirates. Brenton is pictured here with his wife Nearida.

Dan Price graduated with a Bachelor in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies. Dan studied Arabic as part of their degree and has overseas work and travel, using his language skills, as part of his future.

Dan is pictured here with the ANU Chancellor, Professor The Hon. Gareth Evans.

Catherine Corbett graduated with a Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies.

She also studied Arabic and hopes to travel to Europe to work with refugees next year. Catherine describes her experience:

"My studies in the Bachelor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies have defined and challenged the way I think about politics and culture in the region, one that is ever changing and prominent in the contemporary world. The courses offered are diverse and catered to my existing interests, in addition to expanding my knowledge of new topics. Studying in the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies was a vibrant experience, especially being surrounded by and taught by top academics. One of my favourite aspects of the degree was the opportunity to learn Arabic and participate in Applied Arabic in the Arab world."