On Friday 15 May the Latin American Night Markets, hosted by the ANU Latin American Students' Association, brought students and the wider Canberra community onto University Avenue to share in Latin food, music and culture.

Larry Marshall (Interim Chancellor) and Andrew Metcalfe (acting Pro-Chancellor) wish to thank the ANU community for engaging in the recent feedback survey, which asked for your thoughts on the attributes of our next Chancellor.

A total of 588 responses to the survey were received from the community, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff, and alumni.  

The feedback will now be shared with Council and with the Chancellor Selection Panel, chaired by Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake. 

Three ANU scientists have been recognised for their extraordinary work by being elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

Distinguished Professor Yun Liu, Professor Jochen Brocks and Professor Robert Furbank are among 28 new members admitted to the Academy.

Their work is helping revolutionise the design of future technologies, improve crop yields and deepen our understanding of early life on earth.

As an ANU student, you are required to complete the Rights, Relationships & Respect (RRR) online training modules by Friday 29 May, the last teaching day of your first semester of studies. If you live in an ANU student residence, you are required to complete the program by Sunday 31 March.

The online learning modules will introduce you to core concepts relating to respectful relationships and sexual consent, as well as important information about ANU care and support services.

If you do not complete the program, you will be unable to access your academic transcript or receive your degree, diploma, certificate or other University award. If you live in an ANU residence you may be put on probation with limitations on applying for leadership roles, returning to residence, attending residential events and activities.

RRR will take you 1–2 hours to complete from start to finish. Remember to watch all videos in the program to achieve 100% completion.

By completing the program, you are helping to make ANU a more respectful, safe, and inclusive place for everyone

The Student Code of Conduct isn’t just rules – it outlines your rights, your responsibilities and the support available to you. If you experience or witness harmful behaviour, you are encouraged to seek support or make a report.

The University has recently updated the Code in response to community feedback received from the 2025 Student Disciplinary Framework Review and to embed the principles of the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Students are encouraged to read the updated Student Code of Conduct and submit their feedback before 1 December.

When University House opened in 1954, every chair, table, sideboard and armchair was crafted specifically for the building, designed from scratch by Fred Ward, one of Australia’s most significant mid-century designers.

Now, as University House prepares to reopen in August, those same pieces are returning. They have been restored rather than replaced and carry a design philosophy that still feels quietly radical.

Faces of ANU is a storytelling initiative sharing the people, experiences and moments that shape life at ANU. From students finding their place to staff supporting the community behind the scenes, the series highlights the people helping make ANU a supportive and connected community.

Nominations are welcome from across the ANU community. You might know someone who has overcome challenges, built community, made a difference to student life or has a perspective others could learn from.

If selected for a Faces of ANU feature, both the nominee and nominator will receive ANU merchandise as a thank you. You only need two minutes to nominate someone.

This week’s trivia question is:

What is the common name of the duck breed seen most on the ANU campus? (Bonus points for knowing the scientific name.)

Congratulations to our recent trivia winners, staff winner Jeny Jose and student winner Nathan Azriel Veracruz. Please contact ANU Corporate Communications to collect your prize.

Last week’s question and answer:

What are the three elements represented in the ANU Crest? Answer: Sea, Sky and Australia

Did you know? The ANU crest has featured the same three elements for more than 75 years. The most recent refresh was completed by Sydney design agency For The People, with designer Pete Conforto sharing of the ANU logo’s evolution over the years.

As the cooler months settle in, there is still plenty growing in the ANU Kitchen Garden.

In the latest episode of our A Season of Change mini-series, we explore how the garden prepares for autumn and winter, which crops thrive at this time of year and the role biodiversity, compost and soil health play in supporting the space.   

We’ll also be sharing seasonal gardening ideas and practical tips and winter recipes you can try at home.  

A Christian–Jewish Dialogue meeting at ANU brought together members of Canberra’s Christian and Jewish communities for an evening of reflection, discussion and respectful exchange.

The meeting held on Wednesday 29 April, was convened by ANU Chaplaincy and the Canberra Christian Jewish Dialogue Group and featured Rabbi Shimon Eddi and Anglican Primate of Australia Bishop Mark Short as guest speakers.

The University chaplains welcome contact from all members of the ANU community.

From Monday 25 May all student administration, program and course advice email enquiries, regardless of your school/college, should be directed to: student@anu.edu.au.

This change is designed to make it easier to access support wherever you are and provide a more consistent and connected student experience throughout your time at ANU.

We know this change is occurring close to the examination period and want to reassure students that support services will continue to operate throughout the transition. Our priority is to ensure students continue to receive support while new arrangements are progressively introduced ahead of Semester two.

The University’s Policy Library will be unavailable from 12pm Wednesday 27 May to 5pm Thursday 28 May 2026 AEST due to a planned system outage. 

If you need to access documents from the Policy Library during this period, we recommend saving local copies in advance. 

This outage is part of scheduled system maintenance to upgrade the University’s Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) to the latest supported technology, helping keep systems secure, reliable and fully supported. 

For assistance, contact the ANU Service Desk on +61 2 612 54321 during business hours or log a ticket via ANUConnect. 

Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May, 10am–4pm

Need a break from the books? Recharge Week is returning to campus with free activities, wellbeing pop-ups and support services designed to help you reset during the exam period.

You can take part in crafts, mindfulness sessions, games, therapy dogs, free snacks and more, while also exploring the wellbeing, academic and student support services available at ANU.

The Jacq Burridge Scholarship is offering two full-time university students in Canberra the opportunity to attend the 2026 She Leads Conference and Networking Night at no cost.

She Leads is Canberra’s premier leadership event for women, connecting attendees with influential leaders across a range of industries. Applications are open to women and non-binary people under 30 enrolled full-time at a Canberra university.

The networking night is on Thursday 30 July, 6–8pm, followed by the full-day conference on Friday 31 July, 9am–5pm.

Saturday 6 July to Wednesday 10 July, 9am–5pm

Mastering Honeypots and Overcoats is a five-day intensive course exploring intelligence collection and analysis, Australia’s national intelligence community and the Five Eyes network.

Led by Professor John Blaxland, the course includes a realistic crisis simulation where participants prepare intelligence briefs and respond to unfolding security scenarios in real time.

Thursday 28 May, 11am–12pm

Professor Peter Yu, ANU Vice-President (First Nations), will deliver this year’s Parliamentary Library Reconciliation Week lecture.

Professor Yu will explore what reconciliation looks like in the post-Referendum landscape, drawing on more than 40 years of experience in Indigenous development and advocacy.

Friday 22 May, 5.30–8.30pm

Join the Canberra Archaeological Society and the ANU Centre for Archaeological Research for a special National Archaeology Week public lecture, delivered by the University's own Professor Stuart Bedford.

The lecture is free, with an optional catered reception afterwards.

Tuesday 26 May, 11–12pm

Join the Walk for Truth as it moves through our University campus. Students, staff, alumni and the broader community are invited to walk together from Barry Drive to Chifley Meadows, where a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony will take place.

Thursday 28 May, 8–10am

Join ANU Sport for a refreshing Ice Bath Experience designed to support recovery, resilience and stress management.

Ice baths, towels, hot drinks and a BBQ will all be provided, whether you’re trying cold therapy for the first time or you’re already a regular.

Saturday 30 May, 9–10.30am

Start your morning with movement, good vibes and great company at the ANU Sport Fun Run. Whether you’re running for fitness or just to hang out with mates, everyone is welcome.

The first 20 ticket holders will receive a free Fun Run t-shirt.

Shaun Micallef will be in conversation with Adam Shirley.

Monday 25 May, 6–7pm

Stan Grant will be in conversation with Fiona Jenkins.

Tuesday 2 June, 6–7pm

We’re spotlighting the places our community keeps coming back to in this edition of Bites & Brews.

The Corporate Communications team is currently loving Savoir French at the School of Arts and Design (the coffee and pastries), Craft Beans at the Marie Reay Teaching Centre (great cold brew) and Spice Sizzle in Joplin lane, Kambri (the curry chicken and crispy chicken are standouts).

We’ll be featuring rotating staff and student recommendations in upcoming editions of On Campus, helping the ANU community discover new spots and support local favourites.

Have a favourite worth sharing? Add it to our quick form and help build the ultimate campus food guide.

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