150 Faces of Fed celebrates our incredible community over the past 150 years. It highlights many faces within our Federation University community including students, alumni, staff, researchers and friends of Fed, revealing their experiences and inspiring stories. Throughout our anniversary year, we will gradually share 150 stories in 150 words - celebrating our diverse community.

Follow our stories on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter where we will reveal some of our 150 Faces of Fed or return again to this page to see the pieces gradually complete the full story.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Dr EJ (Jack) Barker, OAM

Jack Barker is a distinguished figure in the history of the School of Mines Ballarat (SMB).
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Professor Helen Barlett

Professor Helen Bartlett was Vice-Chancellor of Federation University from 2017 to early 2020.
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Professor Duncan Bentley

Professor Duncan Bentley was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Federation University in 2020.
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Mr Peter Blackburn

Peter enjoyed an outstanding sporting career as Australia’s number one ranked badminton player for over a decade.
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Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey, AC

Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most eminent historians, was the foundation Chancellor of Federation University’s predecessor, the University of Ballarat.
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The Hon Steve Bracks, AC

Steve Bracks is one of Victoria's longest serving Premiers.
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Ms Elsa Burnell

Alumna Elsa Burnell was awarded the Federation University Medal during a graduation ceremony at our Gippsland Campus in 2019.
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