Strategic planning

The Australian National University is endowed by the nation to bring credit to Australia through the quality of its research, education and contribution to societal transformation. Our strategic planning reflects our priorities and responsibilities to the nation, the region and the world.

Environmental Management Plan 2022-2025 »

As Australia's national university, we recognise our responsibility to tackle pressing global sustainability issues. It is within this context that...

ANU Strategic Plan 2021-2025 »

This plan is about the future. Here, we articulate bold ambitions for The Australian National University (ANU) and the nation we serve. The future...

ANU Corporate Plan 2023-2026 »

Australia's National University We are pleased to present the Australian National University's Corporate Plan, which covers the period 2023-2026, as...

Strategic plan initiatives

Gender equity & inclusion

ANU is committed to equity and diversity, and is actively building a more inclusive culture where all staff are supported to reach their full potential in their academic or professional careers. Over recent years the University has made some progress on gender equity,...

Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Responding to common concerns about an aboriginal and torres strait islander voice  First Nations portfolio Background On 27 May 2017, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 'from all points of the southern sky' gathered on the red dust of Mutitjulu and issued the...

Mental health strategy

In recognising the increasing need for an institutional approach to mental health, The Australian National University (ANU) has developed a mental health strategy. The strategy is based on current best practice in post-secondary student mental health which emphasises...

Reconciliation Action Plan

  We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Elders past and present of all the lands on which The Australian National University operates. Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2024 Consultation The Australian National University (ANU) is in the process of developing its...

Sexual violence prevention and response

Content warning: This webpage contains information about sexual assault and sexual harassment which may be distressing for some people. For support, contact Health, Safety and Wellbeing.   About this page    The Australian National University (ANU) is committed to...

Sustainable Farms

Our mission: To support the improvement of natural asset management on farms in the temperate woodlands, to enhance biodiversity, increase farm profitability and improve farmer wellbeing. Sustainable Farms is a research and extension initiative based in the Fenner School of...

VC Search

The advertisement for the new Vice-Chancellor and President position closed on Monday 29 May 2023.   We have encouraged staff and students to let us know the qualities and attributes that are important to our community in our next Vice-Chancellor. We have received some...