VC's update: Ongoing conversations
Hi everyone,I’ve been returning gradually from sick leave and want to acknowledge some of the statements made at the governance…
ANU welcomes new Council members
The Australian National University (ANU) is welcoming two new external members to its Council, who bring with them decades of…
Racism@Uni Survey - your voice matters
This week, staff and students across Australia will receive an invitation to participate in the Racism@Uni Survey, an independent…
Microearthquakes in New Zealand’s Southern Alps more common during spring and summer
Changes in water levels beneath Earth’s surface caused by glacier snowmelt and rainfall could be responsible for triggering small…
VC’s update: acknowledgements
Hi everyone,Friday 1 August was an important day for our community with the acknowledgement of the work that has been done, and…
VC's update - connections
Hi everyone,Yesterday the University hosted a visit by the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, the Honorable Feleti Teo OBE and members of…
Provost update – Nixon Working Groups
I am thrilled with the number of EOIs from academics, professional staff, and students, ready to join our Working Groups…
Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic - Renew ANU update
Dear Colleagues, Recently we have heard from many of you seeking an update on planning for the Academic Portfolio (DVCA) in…
VC's update: 48th Parliament opens
Hi everyone,The 48th Federal Parliament commences this week, with all the ritual and ceremony, alongside hope, politics and…
‘Ultimate dinner party guests’: Dispersed communities attending feast in ancient Iran gifted boars sourced from distant lands
Magnets and shot glasses serve as fun holiday souvenirs, but certain foods synonymous with a country’s identity can make for…
Competitive work culture fuels imposter syndrome
A competitive workplace culture can add to feelings of “imposter syndrome” amongst employees, according to a new study by an…
VC's update: O-Week
Hi everyone,This week is the first time a whole new cohort of students find themselves at ANU ready to start Semester 2 – and I…
COO update: system improvements - smarter systems, smoother operations
A common theme raised through staff forums and feedback channels is about the importance of having systems and processes that…
$18 million in federal funding to turbocharge ANU research
Research looking at the governance of Indigenous cultural knowledge, turning waste into climate-friendly fertilisers,…
Provost update – 8 July 2025
We have had a wonderful response from students and staff wanting to participate in Nixon Implementation Working Groups and there…
VC's update - reflections
Hi everyone,Last week saw the release of three change proposals for Renew ANU. I know that change is complex and is creating…
Australia should invest in new environmental monitoring systems: ANU expert
Over the past 25 years, climate change has drastically altered Australia’s environment and biodiversity, with average…
ANU students unveil their most advanced solar car yet
The student-led ANU Solar Racing team have unveiled their fourth and most advanced solar car ahead of a mammoth 3,022-kilometre,…
Inequalities in Aussie life expectancy narrowing, but some groups left behind
Australia has made progress in reducing socio-economic inequalities in life expectancy since the late 2010s, according to new…
Why the US strikes on Iran are illegal and can set a troubling precedent
After the United States bombed Iran’s three nuclear facilities on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said its objective…
