Tag: ANU
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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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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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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 Rise and Fall of Genevieve Bell
Genevieve Bell has resigned as Vice-Chancellor of the ANU, making her the shortest-serving VC in the university’s history.
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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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ANUSA 2025: RAGE Dominates Executive, First-Year Claims General Secretary Seat
RAGE for ANUSA has dominated the 2025 ANUSA elections, securing every executive role for 2026 except General Secretary, which was won by Malakai King running on the independent ticket Malakai for ANUSA. The elected executive candidates include Charley Ellwood for President and Undergraduate Member of the University Council, Stella Serrao-Smith for Vice-President, Eloisa Belmar Osborn…
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