Linguistics students Chi Yhun Lo and Caroline Valim took centre stage in the Mural Hall, Parliament House last week to present their research at ‘Posters in Parliament’, a new initiative of the Australasian Council for Undergraduate Research (ACUR) .

Posters in Parliament mirrors developments internationally in promoting high quality undergraduate research. Organisers Professor Angela Brew and Lilia Mantai were amazed by the dedication, competence and passion presenters showed at the event.

“The event showcased some of the country’s most talented people who will help transform Australia in the future,” said Professor Brew. “They will become the innovators, future research leaders, and leaders in cutting edge industries.”

Macquarie student Chi says he felt very fortunate to present his work to the Hon. John Alexander and the Hon. Ken Wyatt, the first Indigenous Australian elected to the Australian House of Representatives.

“They both showed great interested in my project as they had a personal connection with hearing impairment and were aware of how greatly it affects the wider community,” said Chi.

Chi hopes the event will continue in the future to help draw connections, interactions and initiatives between students, universities and the government.

“These first few steps into the world of research have given me a boost in confidence, and has furthered my drive to continue down what I hope will be a long and fruitful career as an auditory research scientist,” said Chi.

“We would like to thank our sponsors Macquarie University, Australian National University, Council of Australian Directors of Academic Development, Emeritus Professor Adrian Lee, Office for Learning and Teaching, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia and the Coop Bookshop,” said Professor Brew.

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