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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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ANU Removes ‘Inclusive Teaching’ Requirements from EAPs
The ANU has removed the requirement for ‘Inclusive Teaching’ from Education Access Plans (EAPs) this semester, including closed captions on Echo360 and class materials in advance of the beginning of the semester.
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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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Taken for GRANTed? The Unique Opportunities of the ANU
Observer takes a look at the National Institutes Grant and its role in supporting the ANU in its research.
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Thomas Emerson: An Advocate for All
You may have seen him on campus and been like, wait, is that Senator David Pocock? Well, it is not, but he partakes in work just as important. As a former ANU student himself, he knows the ANU back to front, so who is Thomas Emerson MLA? Learn more about his love for philosophy, his…
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Accelerating International Students Numbers and Accommodating Current International Students: Is ANU Achieving Both or Neither?
ANU has two goals when it comes to international students: increasing the number of international students and ensuring a “world-class education” for those already here. But are these being achieved?
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ANU is the 73rd University Globally: Cause for Celebration?
The 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings have been released, and for the first time since 2022, ANU did not drop in the rankings. Instead, we remained in 73rd place, but is this good news? Observer breaks down the ranking to answer the age-old question: is ANU still a reputable university?
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The Senate Estimates: Whilst Bishop Spats with Senators, ANU Allegedly Misleads the Senate (Again)
During the ANU’s appearance at Friday’s Senate Estimates, whilst Chancellor Bishop discussed philanthropy in Perth, the ANU was once more accused of misleading the Senate.
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Recovering from Renew: Who Can Really Hold ANU to Account?
With Work Health and Safety (WHS) violations abundant and a federal regulator investigating the ANU, Observer offers a deep dive into what the federal regulator can do about Renew ANU, as well as the WHS policy the university is using to respond to workplace hazard complaints.
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Step 1: Am I Even Eligible For This Job?
It is undisputed that Canberra is the home of the Australian Public Service, and its graduate programs are a hot commodity among ANU graduates. However, they are only open to Australian Citizens, making both international students and certain domestic students, such as permanent residents, ineligible. Observer interrogates the current employment climate, discovering where to find…
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