The Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program is a prestigious and unique national program that brings selected Chinese students to the capital for an immersive and rewarding three-day tour. Funded by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), an initiative of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the program fosters strong and lasting links and cooperation between the two countries through the next generation of Chinese leaders.
Now in its third year, this unique opportunity has become a valued part of the Australian experience for those who gain selection. It promotes connections between Australia and China, and builds understanding and exchange between the two countries. The inaugural cohort had 30 Chinese scholars from 20 Australian universities. Their experiences are shared on the next page.
The Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program is supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. The ANU Australian Studies Institute is proud to be a National Foundation for Australia-China Relations grant recipient.
Stephen FitzGerald AO
Stephen FitzGerald AO began his career as a diplomat, and then became an academic. He was China adviser to Gough Whitlam, and from 1973 to 1976 was Australia's first ambassador to the People's Republic of China. In 1980 he established the first private consultancy for Australian business and government in China. He is currently a board member of the independent public policy initiative, China Matters, and is an Honorary Fellow at the China Studies Centre at Sydney University.
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Scholars will be announced in 2026.
Tianjie Xie 谢天婕
University of Queensland
Tianjie (Jodie) Xie is a Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice student at The University of Queensland, Australia. Originally from Zhengzhou, China, she has a strong academic foundation in pharmacology, having completed her undergraduate thesis on the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine.She previously worked as a junior researcher at a biotechnology company, where she focused on in vitro bioactivity assays and developed expertise in cell culture,… » read more
Bingrui Yan 颜秉瑞
Monash University
Bingrui Yan is a Master of Professional Accounting student at Monash University, originally from Shandong, China. With a background in journalism and a strong academic record, Bingrui was named to the 2024 Dean’s List for Academic Excellence and received two Unit Prize Awards from the Monash Business School in recognition of outstanding performance.He interned at BDO China’s SOE & International Business Division, where he prepared audit documentation, conducted inventory procedures, and… » read more
Huachen Yang 杨华晨
UNSW
Huachen Yang is a Master of Actuarial Studies student at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he also completed his undergraduate degree in actuarial science. He has applied actuarial and analytical techniques to a range of real-world problems, including reinsurance strategy optimization and heart disease prediction using deep learning. Huachen is proficient in tools such as R, Python, Excel, and PostgreSQL, which he uses for statistical modeling, risk analysis, and data-driven… » read more
Yu-Jui Yang 杨又瑞
University of Melbourne
Yu-Jui (Ray) Yang is a Master of Translation and Interpreting student at the University of Melbourne, originally from Taiwan. With academic experience across Taiwan, the UK, and now Australia, Ray brings a strong intercultural perspective to language work. He is passionate about promoting mutual understanding between Australia and the Chinese-speaking world through culturally aware communication.Ray’s recent projects include translating excerpts of Song Cycle of the Moon-Bone, analysing… » read more
Yangbeiyao Yu 余杨蓓瑶
Australian National University
Yangbeiyao is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Asian and Pacific Studies at The Australian National University. Originally from Wuhan, Hubei, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Her research interests focus on identity construction and cultural memory in Chinese immigrants, particularly the emotional experiences, intergenerational relationships, and public expressions of Generation Z Chinese immigrants in Australia and other Asia-Pacific… » read more
Yu Shan Yu 余雨珊
Swinburne University of Technology
Design begins with empathy, placing people at the heart of every decision. It starts with deeply understanding users’ diverse needs, emotions, and lived experiences before shaping space. Guided by this human-centred approach, I aim to create environments that are inclusive and accessible across generations, cultures and abilities.I believe beauty and function must go hand in hand, reinforcing each other to create spaces that are both inspiring and practical. Interior design, to me, is not just… » read more
Jingyi Zhang 张靖怡
University of Melbourne
I am currently doing a Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Melbourne. I completed my undergraduate degree in Journalism and Communication, and my academic interests lie at the intersection of media and politics in contemporary China. With a background in communication, I have always been interested in how information is produced, framed, and circulated—especially by state actors. My current research focuses on political communication in China, including… » read more
Tianchen Zhang 张田晨
University of Western Australia
My name is Tianchen Zhang, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in landscape architecture at the University of Western Australia. I previously completed my undergraduate studies in the same discipline. Born and raised in Xuzhou, China, I developed a deep passion for traditional Chinese garden design at an early age. This passion led me to focus my undergraduate thesis on the historical evolution of Chinese classical gardens. Eager to broaden my knowledge beyond traditional practices, I… » read more
Yancheng Zhang 张衍成
Macquarie University
As a visual designer originally from Fujian and now based in Sydney, I am passionate about combining artistic creativity with strategic marketing insights to produce impactful designs. My internships at Tencent, JD.com, and Macquarie Business School have fuelled my enthusiasm for the creative industries. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Creative Industries at Macquarie University, where I am on track to graduate as the highest achiever across three core units. In my prior academic pursuits… » read more
Yuxin Zhang 张玉欣
University of Technology Sydney
Yuxin Zhang from Tianjin, China M. A. in Strategy communication, UTS, Sydney Full-time researcher, part-time movie producer Love volleyball, painting, and hand-making. Recent outcome： JERAA (Journalism Education and Research Association) conference Zhang, Y., & Li, H. (2024) Stabbing incident and social impact- Case of 2024 mass stabbing in Bondi Sydney [Conference presentation]. JERAA (Journalism Education and Research Association) conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. IConCMT… » read more
Xin Zhou 周鑫
Deakin University
Xin Zhou is currently pursuing a Master of Finance at Deakin University, Melbourne, specializing in fintech and financial markets. Originally from Beijing, China, Xin has experience working in the Financial Markets Department at the Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) and focused on Calypso financial software development. This role helped Xin gain a unique perspective on the integration of technology and finance. Xin is particularly interested in corporate governance, fintech, and sustainable… » read more
Ziwen Zhou 周子文
University of Technology Sydney
Ziwen is currently pursuing a master’s degree in information technology with a specialisation in Software Development at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Recognized on the Dean’s List in 2024, Ziwen has embraced a comprehensive university experience that goes beyond academics. Through school programs like UTS BUILD, Ziwen has gained valuable insights into global leadership and cultural exchange, and learned how to apply the importance of empathy, resilience, and critical thinking to… » read more
Yuxiao Zhang 张羽骁
University of Tasmania
I am Yuxiao Zhang, an Honors student at the University of Tasmania, currently studying Marine and Antarctica Science. Simultaneously, I am an undergraduate student at the Ocean University of China. My major is the collaboration of these two Universities and this arrangement has afforded me the unique experience of university life in both China and Australia. I am deeply passionate about my major. Considering the ocean covers over 70% of the Earth's surface, there is much to explore and… » read more
Lei Zhou 周磊
RMIT University
Originating from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, I embarked on an academic journey, securing a Bachelor's degree in Civil System from the University of Melbourne. My academic pursuits expanded globally when I participated in an exchange program at the University of California - Berkeley in 2019. The challenges of the Covid-19 era saw me pivot innovatively, leading to the inception of a Taobao store in China, where I specialized in retailing fashion accessories via live streaming. From 2022 to 2024, my… » read more
National Cultural Institutions
As the nation’s capital, we’re privileged to be home to all of Australia’s national cultural institutions.
Check out their websites for exhibition schedules:
- National Gallery of Australia is located at Parkes Place, Parkes ACT 2600. Open 10am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- National Portrait Gallery is located at King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600. Open 10am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- National Library of Australia is located at Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600. Open 10am–8pm, Monday-Thursday, 10am–5pm, Friday-Saturday, and 1:30–5pm Sunday. Closed on public holidays.
- National Museum of Australia is located at Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, ACT 2601. Open 9am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- National Archives of Australia is located at Kings Avenue, Parkes ACT 2600. Open 9:30am-4:30pm daily.
- National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is located at McCoy Circuit, Acton ACT 2601. Open 10am–4pm daily.
- Australian War Memorial is located at Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612. Open 10am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- Australian National Botanical Gardens is located at Clunies Ross Street, Acton ACT 2600. Open 9.30am–4.30pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- National Arboretum Canberra is located at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, six kilometres from the centre of Canberra. Open 9am–4pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- Questacon (National Science & Technology Centre) is located at King Edward Terrace, Canberra ACT 2600. Open 9am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
- National Zoo & Aquarium is located at 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla ACT 2611. Open 9:30am-5pm daily.
Contact Us
All enquiries regarding the Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program should be directed to admin.ausi@anu.edu.au