With semester 1 just around the corner, we’re excited to welcome both new and returning students. The University will share important updates and information throughout the year using the channels below.

On Campus
Arriving every Tuesday into your ANU email inbox, On Campus keeps you up to date with campus news, student stories and upcoming events.

ANUOK App
ANUOK is the University’s official safety and wellbeing app used to send urgent notifications to the community. All students should download the app to stay informed.

Download ANUOK on Google Play 

Download ANUOK on the App store 

SMS
To ensure the University can contact you in an emergency, please check that your mobile number and emergency contacts are current in ANUHub.

Ready to live on campus in semester 1 2026? ANU guarantees accommodation for all students, so you can focus on what matters most. Apply now and start your university journey with comfort, community and peace of mind.

Living at ANU is about building connections, getting involved in events, accessing academic and wellbeing support, and making the most of leadership opportunities during your ANU journey.

Registrations are open for mentees to join the Set4ANU mentoring program.

Set4ANU is an eight-week program that pairs you with an experienced ANU student mentor to support you in your first semester.

The program runs from Monday 9 February to Friday 3 April.

ANU has confirmed parking permit arrangements for 2026, with all permit rates remaining unchanged from 2025 except for selected student permits.

For student residents, a single parking station rate will continue to apply across all halls of residence. From 1 January, the daily resident parking rate decreased from $7.19 to $4.90, improving affordability and addressing longstanding equity issues between residents.

Registrations are open for First Year Experience 2026.

This program supports first year students to make a smooth transition into university life. It is a program built on inclusivity, connectedness and skills development, supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds to find your community at ANU. Open to domestic undergraduate students.

ANU is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe environment where everyone in our community is empowered to participate fully.

Disability Action Plan 2026 – 2028 Consultation now open. An online student consultation session will be held on 23 February. More information, including an anonymous consultation form, is available.

ANU SensusAccess is a self-service tool that allows you to convert documents into accessible formats such as audio, e-books, and Braille-ready files. It’s designed to make information access easier and more flexible for everyone.

The Department of Home Affairs maintains an inclusive Calendar of cultural and religious dates observed by the various communities in Australia. This calendar is a useful reference for ensuring that significant holidays and observances are respected and accommodated.

The Environmental Sustainability Plan 2026–2030 has been launched and actions are now underway – and 2026 is all about turning big goals into everyday action.

There are plenty of ways to be part of the change. Smart choices like how you travel to campus or sort your rubbish and recycling can make a big difference to our environmental footprint. 

Easy ways to get involved:

The Sustainability website brings together practical guides and tools to help you get started in ways that fit your routine.

Woroni, the University’s student magazine, is seeking submissions for its first edition for 2026: The Streets. Students are invited to share their ideas, stories and creativity through written or visual work that ‘listens to the city at eye level’.

Written submissions of up to 1,500 words may include poetry, prose, personal or feature essays, cultural commentary and reviews, stories of uni life, sports writing, multilingual pieces, and satire. Visual submissions can include collages, photography, cartoons and physical or digital artwork.

As you prepare for the start of semester 1, please note that there won’t be a full‑service textbook retailer operating on campus at the beginning of semester.

To make sure you can access the materials you need, we recommend purchasing your required textbooks through your preferred physical or online retailers. Many students use online options such as Booktopia or Amazon. 

If ordering online, you can choose to have your delivery sent to the Australia Post Parcel Locker at Kambri, or to any other convenient address, to help ensure timely arrival.

The University is currently exploring longer‑term options for providing a dedicated textbook service on campus. This work is underway, but any new arrangements will take time to implement.

If you have questions about required texts for your courses, please check your course outlines or contact your Course Convenor.

We’re excited to announce that ANU merchandise will be available for purchase during the 2026 Graduation celebrations. The pop-up shop will feature a curated range of ANU favourites, including stuffed toys, clothing and giftware – perfect for graduates celebrating this milestone.

The merchandise pop-up shop for Graduation will be open on Joplin Lane from Tuesday 27 January to Friday 6 February, excluding weekends, from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Merchandise will be on sale from the day before Graduation begins, allowing attendees to purchase items before their ceremony.

Unfortunately, pre-paid and online orders will not be available for Graduation.

We'll share more updates soon about the ongoing availability of ANU merchandise.

Monday 16 February, 9.30–11am, University Lawns

The ANU Commencement Address is the opening event for new students and kicks off O-Week. You will hear inspiring speakers talk about their university experience and learn how to get the most out of your time at ANU.

This event is an opportunity to make new friends and mingle with the ANU community.

Thursday 29 January, 5.30–6.30pm

Join Senior Lecturer Ian Le and step into a mathematical realm of numbers bigger than you’ve ever conceived.

Thursday 5 February, 5.30–8pm

Join the United States Studies Centre for the launch of a major report on Australia’s relationship with Taiwan.

For nearly three decades, the ANU Meet the Author series has captivated the ANU and wider Canberra community and returns in 2026. Explore the upcoming events below or visit the Meet the Author website for the full program.

Meet the author – Michelle Grattan, John Halligan and John Hawkins

Tuesday 3 February, 6–7pm

Meet the author – Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Tuesday 24 February, 6–7pm

The release of this year’s Australia Day Honours List brings national recognition for several extraordinary members of the ANU, including two emeritus professors. 

Each year, the list celebrates Australians who have made outstanding contributions to our nation. This year, the list recognises 949 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service.

Our first photo for 2026 comes from Zoe Bowman, Program Manager, Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor, who captured this very serious little possum on campus.

“I love working in a place where you can encounter beautiful creatures like this,” said Zoe.

Got a photo to share? Send in your picture using this form and include a short description about why your snap is special to you.

Have an article or event you’d like featured in On Campus? We welcome submissions from across the ANU community that interest our broad and diverse community.

Content must be submitted at least seven business days before publication, using the online submission form. For example, to be included in the Tuesday 10 February edition, submissions close on Monday 2 February.

Help is available if you need it. If you are dealing with a personal or university-related issue, ANU encourages you to seek support through the Student Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.

For life threatening emergencies first call 000 (or 0000 if dialing from an internal phone), then call ANU Security at (02) 6125 2249