Category: ANU
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Uni Students’ Catch-22: Medication, Food or Accommodation?
By Pia Bobeff and Mia Butautyte We’ve all seen the words “cost of living crisis” glaring back at us every time we tune into the news. We’ve all definitely felt it each time we make a purchase, whether it be refueling the car or trying to buy a snack from DailyMart on the way to…
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STEM Students Defend ANU’s Connections to Military Contractors
“I understand the people who brought this motion are very likely arts students”: STEM students at the ANU have protested against a motion at the first ANUSA OGM, demanding the ANU withdraw from space research projects connected to weapons companies. They argued that it “inhibits academic freedom” and destroys career opportunities.
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How Will ANU Move Forward in the Aftermath of Renew ANU?
On Friday, 20 March, Interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Joan Leach met with the ANUSA President at a Student Community meeting. This allowed students to ask questions about the next University Strategy, set to be released in August 2026.
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Is ANU “Cooking the Books”?
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is conducting an ongoing report examining the Renew ANU plan, introduced in October 2024. Observer investigates the inquiry.
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ANUSA Explained: What can ANUSA do for you?
From legal support to financial subsidies, physical spaces to Student Bites, ANUSA facilitates a wide range of student services. Observer provides a round-up of these services; what they are and how students can access them.
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ANU Researchers Leading the Field in Solutions for Flood Mitigation
A multi-disciplinary team of ANU researchers are leading the field in solutions for flood mitigation, coming out with national guidelines on Nature-Based Solutions for flooding. Observer speaks to Dr Roslyn Prinsley, one of the project’s leading researchers, about community engagement, barriers to adoption, and the opportunities for students to get involved.
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From Parliament to the Chancelry: Politicians in University Leadership
With Julie Bishop’s term as ANU Chancellor ending this year, the university may have a new Chancellor by 2027. But, if this is the case, will the ANU take the same direction it’s been taking since…forever? Observer looks at the ANU’s history of appointing former politicians as Chancellors.
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Staff Census Ranks ANU 5th Lowest-Performing Australian University for Psychosocial Safety
A study on the psychosocial safety of university staff has ranked the ANU fifth lowest-performing compared to other Australian universities. Nationally, the study found the university sector was, for staff, “under psychological strain”.
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New Year, New ANU Governance?
After intense public scrutiny in 2025, ANU governance has started to make changes to their operations. What are these changes being made, and how do they align with the recommendations given by official and community bodies?
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Open Council Meeting Reveals New University Strategy To Be Developed
The first open session of the ANU Council revealed a focus on strategy, an update on governance reviews, and a better financial result than predicted.
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