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Student Edition
Thursday 20 August
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU students.
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Thanks for joining us at Community Day
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You turned out in your thousands. Last Saturday, students, staff, alumni and Canberra locals came together on campus to mark 80 years of ANU. Thank you for being part of a day that looked back on the legacy and celebrated the impact of ANU. Here is to the next 80 years, together.
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ANU Community Day brings 80 years of ideas, discovery and community to life
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ANU opened its doors to Canberra on Saturday 15 August to celebrate 80 years of people, places and stories at ANU Community Day.
Held as part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, the free Community Day brought campus to life with live entertainment, exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, showcases, food trucks and activities for all ages. Take a look at some of the highlights.
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Brain cancer research head shave event
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Canberran local, Danii, has shaved her head on the lawns of University House, all for a good cause. Danii has for the Australian Brain Cancer Foundation, after her husband’s brain cancer diagnosis in 2021.
The funds will support the , helping researchers advance personalised treatments and test new therapies for brain cancer.
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Raise a matter with the Office of Integrity
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The new University Office of Integrity website is now live, providing a clear central service to support staff, students and community members to raise complaints or concerns, find information, support or to lodge a report.
You don't need to know which policy or process applies, just tell us what you are concerned about and the Office of Integrity will help identify the next step.
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Concept Club: Two years of ten-minute arguments
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Concept Club at the Coral Bell School gives speakers ten minutes to present one idea, big or small.
"The point is not to define the concept but to present an argument with, for or about it," says PhD candidate Benedict Moleta.
After two years of ten-minute talks on everything from regionalism and the state to gender justice and revolutions, the club now streams sessions internationally, drawing curious minds worldwide.
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ANU Sport powerlifting meet
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Celebrate strength, community and personal bests at the ANU Sport Powerlifting Meet on 17 October. Qualified judges will assess your squat, bench press and deadlift, offering cues to help you improve your form. Every competitor receives a free T-shirt!
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Scams Awareness Week runs from Monday 24 to Friday 28 August and is a chance for all of us to talk more openly about scams and how to stay safe.
This year’s theme, No one’s just a number, reminds us that behind every scam report is a real person – a parent, friend, neighbour or colleague – whose money, time or trust has been stolen.
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Immersia 2026 call for volunteers
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Immersia returns from Monday 14 to Friday 25 September, celebrating diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and community connections. Students, staff and other members of the ANU community are invited to volunteer.
Gain valuable event and community engagement experience, expand your networks and help deliver this vibrant multicultural celebration. Register your interest by Monday 31 August.
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Submit your work to Woroni’s ‘Blank’ issue
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ANU newspaper Woroni is inviting submissions from the entire ANU community for ‘Blank’, an upcoming open-themed issue with no prescribed genre or discipline. You can submit essays, creative writing, visual art, comics, photography or hybrid work. Written pieces can range from a single line of poetry to 1,500 words. Submissions close Friday 4 September, with publication expected on Monday 21 September.
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Have your say on SSAF funding
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The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) supports more than 100 programs, clubs, events and services that enrich student life beyond the classroom.
The annual SSAF survey is your chance to have a say in how this funding is allocated and help shape the services and experiences available to students.
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Nominate a Canberra inclusion champion
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Know someone helping make Canberra more inclusive for people with disability? Nominate them for the 2026 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards.
Individuals, teams, local businesses and community organisations are eligible, and self-nominations are welcome. Nominations close on Tuesday 15 September, 5pm.
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Apply for Law and Development Clinic
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ANU law students can apply now for the summer session of the Law and Development Clinic (LAWS4301). Work with civil society organisations in Cambodia while exploring rule of law, access to justice and human rights issues. Applications close Thursday 3 September.
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Take the stage in the Whitworth Roach Classical Music Competition
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You don’t need to study at the School of Music to enter the 2026 Whitworth Roach Classical Music Performance Competition. Applications are open to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students across ANU. Entrants must be available for the in-person heats on Wednesday 7 October, with selected finalists performing on Tuesday 13 October.
Applications close 5pm Friday 25 September.
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Let's Explore The Human Side of Modelling
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Monday 24 August, 12–1pm
Join Dr Ehsan Nabavi, Head of the Responsible Innovation Lab at ANU, as he explores why the hardest problems in scientific modelling are often social, cultural and ethical rather than technical.
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Marcos, martial law, and the complexities of memory in the Philippines
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Monday 24 August, 5.30–7pm
This seminar examines how competing memories of the Marcos dictatorship shaped contemporary Philippine politics and what the Marcos families resurgence reveals about authoritarian nostalgia.
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Wednesday 26 August, 12.30–1pm
Join curator Dr Alex Burchmore for a floor talk exploring the themes and works featured in the Unearthed exhibition at ANU showcasing Chinese funerary art from the collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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Tony and Yohanni Johns Lecture 2026
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Wednesday 26 August, 5.30–7pm
What does it mean to inherit histories of violence, silence and erasure? Join author, scholar, and feminist activist Dr Intan Paramaditha for a thought-provoking lecture exploring illegitimate heirs, Waris (inheritance), and feminist gravedigging in Indonesia's histories.
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Thursday 27 August, 6–7pm
Emmy-nominated journalist Melissa Chan and Walkley-winning activist artist Badiucao will be in conversation with John Garnaut on You Must Take Part in Revolution, a near-future dystopian graphic novel about technology, authoritarian government, and the lengths that one will go to in the fight for freedom.
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Thursday 3 September, 6–7pm
Joshua Black will join Andrew Leigh to discuss his new book, Performance Politics: Australian politicians and the stories they tell, an eye-opening look at how Australian politicians shape and reshape stories about their lives, ambitions and political careers.
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Image: Running for Resilience meet every Wednesday. Photo: Running for Resilience
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Where can I find regular social events on campus?
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Looking to meet new people or add something social to your week? There are plenty of regular activities happening on campus:
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You can also explore ANUSA’s clubs, many of which run regular social events throughout semester, or get involved in ANU Sport’s social sport competitions, with sporting events running throughout the week.
Note: days and times may be subject to change.
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This week’s picture was taken by Warrick Smith from the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, who captured the afternoon light from the newly renamed Penny Sackett Building at Mt Stromlo.
"Working at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Mt Stromlo provides an incredible vantage point to see Canberra's weather come and go. It is a privilege to be located here on top of one of Canberra's peaks.
"Seen here is the newly renamed Penny Sackett Building with the afternoon light on a chilly winter's afternoon." says Warrick.
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
ANU is a smoke-free campus, with all smoking products prohibited under the University’s Smoke-Free Policy.
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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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