ALT Close-up colour photo of a yawning newborn baby resting against an adult. Overlaid text reads: ‘Scholarships. Delivering the future of regional maternity care. Inspired by alumna Torie Finnane, this scholarship is set to empower the next generation of midwives.’

ALT Amber Johns in a biomedical laboratory, wearing glasses and a black top, standing with equipment and benches in the background. On-image quote: “Science can be slow, unpredictable, even heartbreaking. But it moves. And when it does, it’s nothing short of incredible.” Lower text: “Amber Johns, Cancer Researcher, Bachelor of Medical Science, 2007.” Context: Charles Sturt University Alumni Awards 2025 Research Excellence recipient. Former APGI leader within the ICGC at the Garvan Institute; now Head of Research and Programs at Pankind, driving translational research to lift survival and quality of life for people with pancreatic cancer. Keywords: pancreatic cancer, translational research, genomics, CSU Alumni Awards.

ALT Charles Sturt University Alumni Awards 2025 promotional tile. Close-up portrait of Amber Johns, CSU alumna, smiling against a grey background with CSU graphic. On-image text reads: “Alumni Awards. Meet Amber Johns: Accelerating cancer research and shaping global genomic ethics.” Context: 2025 Alumni Award for Research Excellence. Amber helped lead the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative within the International Cancer Genome Consortium at the Garvan Institute and now serves as Head of Research and Programs at Pankind, advancing translational pancreatic cancer research. Bachelor of Medical Science, 2007. Keywords: pancreatic cancer research, genomics, global genomic ethics, CSU Alumni.

ALT Ben Kereopa-Yorke, wearing glasses and a navy blazer, smiling outdoors. Quote overlay reads: “Every day brings new challenges in AI security, and I get to help shape how Australia responds to these evolving threats.” Ben works at NBN Australia, contributes to OWASP’s international AI security projects, and is a Charles Sturt University Master of Cyber Security graduate recognised in the 2025 CSU Alumni Awards.

ALT Close-up portrait of Ben Kereopa-Yorke, winner of the 2025 Charles Sturt University Alumni Award for Professional Excellence. Text overlay reads: “Meet Ben Kereopa-Yorke: Proving that diverse paths lead to extraordinary futures.” Ben is an AI Security Specialist at NBN Australia, co-leads the OWASP Machine Learning Security Top 10 global initiative, and is a graduate of Charles Sturt’s Master of Cyber Security program.

ALT Charles Sturt University graphic introducing the 2025 Alumni Awards winners. Six headshots with names: Ben Kereopa-Yorke, Amber Johns, Anita Geary, Tara James, David Windsor, Dr Sena Semsak. Text: “Introducing our 2025 Alumni Awards winners!”