Tag: Student
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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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ANU Isn’t Alone: Uni Cuts Sweep the Country
ANU has been making headlines with its course and job cuts for months; however, we are far from unique, with many other universities across Australia also facing similar issues.
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Parties You Shouldn’t Vote For This ANUSA Election
Amongst the chaos of ANUSA elections, it’s hard enough to keep up to date and informed on the policies of legitimate candidates, let alone joke parties. But joke parties can still reveal serious student concerns, even concerns hidden in really obscure jokes.
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“I Went From Working 45 Hours a Week, to Scraping 8 Hours”: Student Quiet Firing Stories
Our employers (or the hours they offer) are by no doubt some of our greatest rocks in our darkest hours, but what happens when they don’t pull through? From not getting along with a coworker, to the business quietly going bankrupt, quiet firing is a phenomenon that students experience too often. “One of the coworkers…
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Uncovering the ANU Student Disciplinary Process
As ANU reviews its Student Disciplinary Framework, Observer uncovers what the current model entails for students. Deemed as “non-transparent” by Maya Perry, a vocal advocate against the current process, this article uncovers what one should expect when partaking in the disciplinary process as well as the changes that students are calling for.
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Strong Police Presence Follows Student Strike for Palestine
On Wednesday 27 August, a student strike for Palestine was followed by a strong police presence as protestors attempted to disrupt Northbourne Avenue.
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Stickers Tied to Neo-Nazi Group NSN Found on Campus
White supremacist stickers associated with the National Socialist Network (NSN), a white supremacist terrorist group, have been found on campus, especially targeting BIPOC and Indigenous signage. Observer has been in contact with BIPOC Officer Aleesya Amirizal about further actions that will be taken by the department.
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Forced Redundancies Paused at the ANU
Staff redundancies at the ANU have been paused for the remainder of 2025.
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Art, Glorious, Art: How to Fulfil your Artistic Cravings in Canberra
“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” – George Bernard Shaw. In a world of uncertainty and cold Canberra nights, let’s embrace art! Observer has compiled a list of resources to help you channel your inner artist and to celebrate and support local Ngunnawal artists.
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The Student-Run Summit: Bringing the Asia-Pacific to ANU
This year marked the fifteenth year of ANU Asia Pacific Week, a student-run event that brings delegates from across the world to discuss contemporary issues relating to the region. Observer gains insight into the week by speaking with 2025’s Student Director and Academic Co-convenor.
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