Tag: ANU
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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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Hi, My Mum Did NOT Book My Appointment
Sometimes picking up the phone and giving the GP a call is scary. For lots of young Australian students, this is a job they delegate to another individual, normally their mum. So knowing where to go when you have that lingering freshers’ flu cough, or you feel like you probably have not eaten enough fruit…
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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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