Latest updates

    Recent updates

    • The ACT lockdown has been extended for another four weeks, until 11:59pm on Friday 15 October 2021. There are some more amendments to restrictions, including for social and recreational sport.
    • Masks will also continue to be required at all times upon leaving your home (including your residential accommodation on campus). Where possible, you should also continue to undertake essential activities within your local region. 
    • Check out the Student Safety Net Package that has been introducted to relieve some study pressures for semester 2.

    How to stay informed

    • Regularly check our COVID-19 advice website.
    • Read On&Off Campus.  It lands in your ANU inbox each Tuesday and contains a COVID wrap-up.
    • Download the ANUOK app and turn push notifications on to receive urgent updates.
     

    For past updates, search the archive below. 

    Past updates archive

    07
    Sep
    Sneezing or wheezing? Don’t get sprung this spring.
    31
    Aug
    Canberra lockdown 2.0: The story so far
    27
    Jul
    Lifted COVID-19 restrictions in VIC, SA and regional NSW
    26
    Jul
    What does the Sydney outbreak tell us?
    23
    Jul
    Starting semester 2 for students in a COVID-affected area
    19
    Jul
    Important update about quarantine arrangements at ANU
    16
    Jul
    An important update on your safe arrival to the ACT
    12
    Jul
    Important update about your safe arrival to campus
    12
    Jul
    Monday 12 July COVID update - masks not mandatory on campus
    08
    Jul
    Important information for a safe return to campus
    08
    Jul
    Important information for a safe arrival to ANU
    28
    Jun
    COVID update - Monday 28 June
    17
    May
    Why we all need a shot in the arm
    29
    Mar
    Easter travel
    25
    Mar
    It takes a village to keep us safe
    09
    Mar
    Hesitant about the vaccine?
    22
    Feb
    Status check: COVID-19
    03
    Feb
    Update on travel to ANU from Western Australia
    11
    Jan
    Update for all returning ANU students
    08
    Jan
    Public Health Direction for Greater Brisbane
    08
    Jan
    Travelling to Canberra and studying at ANU in 2021
    05
    Jan
    Travelling to Canberra and studying at ANU in 2021
    05
    Jan
    Travelling to Canberra and studying at ANU in 2021
    05
    Jan
    Information about returning to campus in January
    09
    Dec
    Signing into venues is now quick, contactless and secure
    16
    Nov
    11-16 - Update from the COVID Response Office
    09
    Nov
    Feeling anxious about going out into the COVID world?
    29
    Oct
    Teaching in 2021
    28
    Oct
    NTEU discussions and end-of-year shutdown
    27
    Oct
    Staying connected and going home over the summer break
    27
    Oct
    End of year team gatherings, travelling over summer
    27
    Oct
    2021: Living in a COVID World
    27
    Oct
    Update to HDR students
    22
    Oct
    Update on COVID-19 - 22 October
    15
    Oct
    Update on exams, graduations, travel and teaching in 2021
    13
    Oct
    ANU Recovery Plan Stage 2
    12
    Oct
    Being resilient
    08
    Oct
    Updates on the Budget, Recovery Plan and our annual awards
    06
    Oct
    Update on the ANU Recovery Plan
    28
    Sep
    The Zero Spread Game
    18
    Sep
    VC's commitment to a world class student experience
    15
    Sep
    Holding out for a vaccine?
    01
    Sep
    Update to ANU Community on COVID Safe Campus arrangements
    18
    Aug
    Update on the international pilot program
    07
    Aug
    Message to international students: update
    14
    Jul
    Message to students: returning to campus for Semester 2
    09
    Jul
    Message to students: Update on Semester 2, 2020
    08
    Jul
    Update on the Enterprise Agreement variation
    07
    Jul
    Message to students: Do not travel from Victoria to ANU
    07
    Jul
    Social distancing in teaching spaces – Semester 2
    22
    Jun
    Nation leading program to help return international students
    26
    May
    Message to staff - safe return of teaching and learning
    26
    May
    Message to students - safe return of teaching and learning
    21
    May
    Message to staff from Deputy Vice-Chancellor – 21 May 2020
    21
    May
    Message to students from Deputy Vice-Chancellor– 21 May 2020
    15
    May
    VC's update - staged return to campus
    01
    May
    VC’s Update – Returning to campus
    28
    Apr
    Message from the COO – 28 April 2020
    21
    Apr
    Message from ANUSA President – 21 April 2020
    21
    Apr
    Message from Chancellor – 21 April 2020
    17
    Apr
    Update from Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)– 17 April 2020
    17
    Apr
    Continuing to manage COVID-19
    06
    Apr
    Update on teaching and learning - SELT, grading, and more
    30
    Mar
    COVID-19 update – 30 March 2020
    27
    Mar
    COVID-19 update to students on changes to ANU campus
    27
    Mar
    COVID-19 update – 27 March 2020
    26
    Mar
    COVID-19 update for students - 26 March
    25
    Mar
    COVID-19 update: ANU campuses move to remote work and study
    24
    Mar
    COVID-19 Staff Update - 24 March 2020
    24
    Mar
    COVID-19 Student Update - 24 March 2020
    24
    Mar
    Message to teaching staff at ANU - Remote teaching update
    23
    Mar
    COVID-19 staff update – 23 March 2020
    23
    Mar
    COVID-19 Student Update – 23 March 2020
    22
    Mar
    A message to ANU students in residences
    20
    Mar
    COVID-19 Staff Update – 20 March 2020
    20
    Mar
    COVID-19 Student Update – 20 March 2020
    19
    Mar
    COVID-19 Update – 19 March 2020
    18
    Mar
    COVID-19 student update – 18 March 2020
    18
    Mar
    COVID-19 staff update – 18 March 2020
    17
    Mar
    COVID-19 update – 17 March 2020
    16
    Mar
    COVID-19 Update - 16 March 2020
    13
    Mar
    Precautionary measures for COVID-19 on ANU Campuses
    11
    Mar
    COVID-19 update - Wednesday 11 March
    05
    Mar
    Financial support - students affected by travel restrictions
    04
    Mar
    Update on ANU response to COVID-19 - Wednesday 4 March
    28
    Feb
    Support for ANU students affected by travel restrictions
    14
    Feb
    Update on semester 1 - Friday 14 February
    07
    Feb
    Update on the start of semester and the coronavirus
    02
    Feb
    Information for staff on coronavirus and travel restrictions
    02
    Feb
    Message to ANU students regarding coronavirus
    01
    Feb
    Message to students in China regarding travel changes
    01
    Feb
    Impact of new restrictions on travel to and from China
    30
    Jan
    Update on coronavirus
    28
    Jan
    VC's message regarding coronavirus