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Student Edition
Tuesday 17 February
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU students.
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Image: Students gather on University Lawn for the ANU commencement address. Photo: Jamie Kidston/ANU.
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The rundown – information you need at a glance
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Image: Commencement Emcee Noah Smith in action. Photo: ANU.
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Three tips from Kambri Scholar Noah Smith
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Proud Gomeroi man and ANU Environmental Science and Indigenous Studies second-year student Noah Smith shares his advice for starting strong at ANU.
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Image: O-Week is your chance to explore, connect and settle into campus life. Photo: Nic Vevers/ANU.
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Enjoying O-Week? Use the time to tick-off these two essential activities:
ANUSA Market Day
Wednesday 18 February, 9am–3pm
Market Day is your chance to explore clubs and societies, pick up some free merch, and learn more about life at ANU.
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Get your student card
Book a time to collect your student card at the Student Hub and check your booking confirmation for further details.
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Wi-Fi tips to stay connected
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Using your personal hotspot in a lecture theatre can affect everyone’s Wi-Fi performance. Avoid doing so and connect to ANU-Secure, the University’s preferred Wi-Fi network, to ensure improved Wi-Fi for everyone.
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Image: Help points provide an expanded safety network across campus. Photo: Jamie Kidston/ANU.
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Help Points live this week
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29 new Help Points are now active across campus, providing immediate, direct access to ANU Security if you are in an emergency or feel unsafe. They are designed to enable a rapid response, act as a visible deterrent, and provide peace of mind when moving around campus.
Take a moment to learn where they’re located.
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Image: No previous knowledge about consulting is required to enrol in this course. Credit: ANU.
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The Special Industry Project (SIP) – Enrol now
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The SIP is a work-integrated learning course at the College of Business and Economics, designed to mirror a real-world consulting environment.
Help shape the future of student cohorts at ANU through this for-credit opportunity.
Enrolments close Tuesday 24 February.
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Image: ANU Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra offer students ensemble experiences. Credit: Lannon Harley/ANU.
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Audition for ANU Orchestra & ANU Jazz Orchestra
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Image: ANU Rocketry launches ideas beyond the classroom. Credit: ANU Rocketry.
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Intake is now open for ANU Rocketry, a student society that builds competition rockets, while developing members’ technical and business skills. All students, regardless of degree or experience, are welcome.
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Image: Democracy Sausage unpacks the ideas shaping Australian politics. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP.
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New Democracy Sausage and live pub show
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Listen to the latest episode of Democracy Sausage, where Mark Kenny dives into last week’s political insights, and stay tuned for today's newly recorded episode.
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Plus, be part of a live recording of the show on Tuesday 24 February, 6pm at Badger & Co pub. Host Mark Kenny will be in conversation with Marija Taflaga, Jill Sheppard and Jason Koutsoukis.
No registration required.
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Image: Bringing the campus community together through sport and recreational fun. Credit: ANU Sport.
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Get active with ANU Sport
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ANU Sport offers highly affordable and student-subsidised programs that support wellbeing by making movement accessible, social and fun.
Jump in, build skills, and feel good while staying active this semester.
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Image: Join ANU sustainability initiatives and make a difference. Photo: ANU Green
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Get involved in sustainability at ANU
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Looking to make a positive impact while at ANU? Come talk to ANU Green on Market Day at University Avenue bridge near Symposium.
Win prizes and find out how easy it is to be sustainable on campus.
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Image: In a year of change, the Fire Horse invites us to move forward together. Illustration: Crystal Li/ANU.
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Lunar New Year – the Fire Horse rides in
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When the Year of the Fire Horse dawns on 17 February 2026, millions of people across Asia and the Pacific will gather to celebrate new beginnings.
Last appearing in 1966 – rare fusion of the Horse with Fire signals passion, courage and a drive for change in Chinese astrology.
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Image: NCP 2026 ANU scholarship recipients, Lily Kelsey (left) and Malika Knapp (right). Credit: ANU Reporter.
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ANU students receive New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarships for 2026
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23 ANU students will live, study and intern in the Indo-Pacific after receiving NCP scholarships for 2026.
It’s the largest cohort of students the University has ever had in a single scholarship round since the program’s inception in 2014.
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Image: Healthy Campus sets a framework for strengthening wellbeing across the University. Credit: Jamie Kidston/ANU.
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ANU joins the global Healthy Campus program
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ANU has officially signed on as a Healthy Campus signatory, committing to building a healthier, more supportive University environment for students and staff. The recognition highlights the work already underway across the University to promote physical activity, mental wellbeing and inclusive participation.
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Voices of the Thar Desert
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Thursday 19 February, 5–6pm
Assistant Professor Dr Aleksandra Turek, Chair of South Asian Studies at the University of Warsaw in Poland, introduces the distinctive cultural and textual world of Rajasthan.
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Book Launch – Women, Indenture, and Resistance
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Thursday 19 February, 5.30–7pm
Join Emerita Professor Margaret Jolly for the launch of Dr Margaret Mishra's new book, which explores the lived experiences of Indian indentured (girmitiya) women in the Fiji Islands between 1879 to 1920.
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Future of multilateral cooperation
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Tuesday 24 February, 1–2pm
In this Public Lecture, Dr. Comfort Ero will discuss this moment of transition in conflict prevention and mediation across the globe.
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Annual Phillipa Weeks Lecture
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Wednesday 25 February, 5.30–7pm
Join the Hon Justice M B J Lee of the Federal Court of Australia as he gives the keynote address at the annual Phillipa Weeks Lecture highlighting key issues around labour law.
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Meet the author – Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Tuesday 24 February, 6–7pm
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Meet the Author – Andrew Leigh
Thursday 26 February, 6–7pm
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Image: Cafes across campus provide welcoming spaces to pause and recharge. Credit: ANU.
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Cafes open on campus after 3pm
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Check out these spots that are still open after 3pm:
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Image: Blue trees spark conversation and help reduce stigma around mental health. Credit: Jamie Kidston/ANU.
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Standing alongside Sullivans Creek, in front of the China in the World Building, a painted Blue Tree stands as a symbol of hope. It’s a powerful reminder to look after our mental wellbeing and to check in on those who may be struggling.
Next time you’re walking across campus, take a moment to go and visit the University’s restored Blue Tree.
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Image: Our campus supports a diversity of wildlife, including this sun-basking lizard. Photo: Lewis Tremayne
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Scene on our campus: Scaly friend
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This week’s picture comes from Lewis Tremayne, Research Assistant at Cybernetics, who captured a lizard’s profile on campus.
"This scaly fellow decided to join me in soaking up the summer sun and posed long enough for a close-up!"
Got a photo you’re proud of? Send in your picture using this form and include a short description about why your snap is special to you.
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Help is available if you need it. If you are dealing with a personal or university-related issue, ANU encourages you to seek support through the Student Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.
You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.
For life threatening emergencies first call 000 (or 0000 if dialing from an internal phone), then call ANU Security at (02) 6125 2249
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The Australian National University, Canberra
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
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The Australian National University acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
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