Category: news
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“Like navigating a minefield”: Former LK student suing UniLodgexANU
A former UniLodge resident who is suing UniLodge and ANU for her mould-related illness is calling for Lena Karmel Lodge to be demolished.
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Community Voices Heard at ‘Securing Our Future 2026’
On 23-24 March, ANU’s National Security College hosted the conference ‘Securing our Future: a ready and resilient Australia’. Observer talked to Professor Rory Medcalf, head of NSC, to find out more.
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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 Renewed? Interim Vice-Chancellor Announces No More Forced Redundancies
ANU’s newly-appointed interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekha Brown has announced there will be no more involuntary redundancies, halting plans for further forced job cuts under ‘Renew ANU’.