Peter TSIRIKIS

Research Fellow of Monash University, Australia
Exchange to Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Nín hăo! As a 2015 Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship recipient, I studied in Beijing at the Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

At the Institute, I developed advanced vaccines for the treatment of cancer. Experimenting in highly equipped and interconnected laboratories was a productive and educative experience. It was also an opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge with fellow research students and technical support staff which invariably led to greater academic insight and thus higher quality scientific output.

However, to describe my endeavour fellowship purely in an academic context would do an injustice to my experience and the broader objectives of the programme. The fellowship provided a platform for immense personal growth and development. Through social networking, I forged friendships with people around the globe. The opportunity to travel was unparalleled. From watching the city skyline of Chongqing light up to herald the year of the monkey, to observing a giant panda lazily munch fresh bamboo in Chengdu and gasping in awe when hiking the Great Wall in Beijing, I have seen the raw beauty of China.

The opportunity to represent Australia in this programme has been an honour and a richly rewarding experience. My endeavour programme was an experience of a life time. I would strongly encourage all eligible applicants to apply.

Zàijiàn.

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