Register for ANU Community Day on Saturday 15 August and you'll automatically go into the draw to win a two-night stay at the newly restored University House, including dinner for two. Three runners-up will each receive dinner for two.

There will be food trucks and fun activities for all ages, so bring your family, wander through the campus, and meet the people and ideas that have shaped the nation. Come celebrate 80 years together. Everyone is welcome.

Thank you to all the students, staff, Council members, and alumni who shared their photos and stories to help celebrate the people, places, and moments that have shaped ANU over the past 80 years.

Congratulations to the five winners of an ANU merchandise pack:

Please contact ANU Corporate Communications  to arrange prize collection.

A selection of photos and stories are being featured on the ANU 80 Years Together website and will also be showcased at ANU Community Day.

The website has all the information you need to plan your time at Community Day on 15 August. It also celebrates the University's rich history and the people, discoveries and milestones that have shaped the University over the past eight decades.

This week's trivia question:

What does the ANU motto mean in English?

Congratulations to our recent trivia winners, staff winner, Jackie Wu and student winner, Siddharth Sharma. Please contact ANU Corporate Communications to collect your prize.  

Last week’s question and answer:  

What is the ANU Motto? Answer: Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum

Did you know? It has been the University's motto since 1946, when the University was established by an Act of Parliament.

Next week we’ll be announcing our winners plus our trivia grandmasters.

The University Integrity Office is taking shape, with Kathryn Rothwell joining as Manager and Eb Chomkul as Assessment Officer this week. From 18 August, a new Office of Integrity webpage and online intake form will provide a central entry point for complaints, concerns, and disclosures.

The Office will assess each submission that comes through the form, identify any immediate risks or support needs, and refer most matters to the appropriate ANU business unit for action, monitoring them through to closure. It will not replace existing complaints and support functions, and will only retain matters where there is a conflict of interest and the existing unit cannot act independently, or the matter falls within its remit which includes fraud, corruption, serious misconduct and public interest disclosures.

The Office will also act as an oversight and assurance function, identify recurring issues and emerging risks to help strengthen integrity across ANU.

The University has launched its Disability Action Plan (DAP) 2026–2028, reaffirming its commitment to building a more accessible, inclusive and equitable community. Guided by the social model of disability, the Plan prioritises practical actions to remove systemic, environmental and attitudinal barriers across all aspects of university life.  

Developed in consultation with staff, students and stakeholders, the DAP sets out clear actions and accountability measures across six key focus areas, including leadership, inclusive education and employment, and digital and physical accessibility. Discover the Plan and how you can help create a more inclusive ANU for everyone.

Looking to make a positive impact while at ANU? From cutting your carbon footprint to getting hands-on with campus nature, there are plenty of ways to bring sustainability into your time here.

ANU is taking part in the 2026 Student Experience Survey (SES), giving eligible students the opportunity to share feedback on their university experience. Your responses will help improve teaching, learning and the student experience across Australian higher education. If you've received an invitation, check your inbox to complete the survey. As a thank you, you'll go into the draw to win a $1,000 prepaid e-gift card.

The survey period ends Sunday 30 August.

Support the Uni North Owls rugby teams at ANU North Oval on Saturday 8 August, 12pm as they take on a crucial match in the race to the finals.

Enjoy music, prizes, food and drinks while cheering on the Owls with fellow ANU students. Whether you're a rugby fan or just looking for a fun day on campus, Student Day is the perfect chance to show your ANU spirit and get behind the finals campaign.

Sir Roland Wilson Foundation Scholar and HDR student, Sharon Rosenrauch (School of Medicine and Psychology) has returned from a European research tour, presenting her doctoral research on the international stage.

During the tour, Sharon met with researchers at the London School of Economics' Inclusion Initiative, presented at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Brussels, and represented Australia at the OECD's Behavioural Science Community of Practice.

Sharon also presented her doctoral research on using behavioural science to reduce bias in leadership selection and improve diversity at two major international conferences: the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science World Conference in Lyon, France, and the International Congress of Applied Psychology in Florence, Italy.

A scholarship changed Professor Myint Zan's life. Today, through the Myint Zan Scholarship, he is helping the next generation of ANU students pursue their passions, demonstrating how one act of support can create opportunities that come full circle. Supporting students in the Master of Asian and Pacific Studies, the scholarship helps recipients to focus on their studies, broaden their horizons and make the most of their ANU experience. 

“Don’t come home married to a Taliban.”

These were the words from a terrified mother to her daughter as she embarked on her first trip with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF or Doctors Without Borders) to Afghanistan. The 26-year-old Kamalini Lokuge boarded the plane, thinking she was having a break before choosing her medical specialty. Instead, that trip changed the direction of her life and those of many others.

If you experience, witness or believe you have caused harm, support is available at ANU. The Harmful Behaviours Disclosure Tool provides a confidential way to access support or inform the University that something has happened. You can choose to make an identified disclosure to connect with a Student Safety & Wellbeing Case Manager or make a de-identified disclosure to help the University identify patterns of behaviour and strengthen community responses.  

Find out about the process, watch the short explainer video and access the Harmful Behaviours Disclosure Tool online.

Complete your Cyber Sense training by Wednesday 12 August, 11.59pm and you could win an ANU hoodie or a Cyber Sense merch pack.

There are eight prizes to be won:

Simply enrol via Canvas and complete the Cyber Sense training before the deadline. 

Follow ANU Cyber Sense on Instagram and Facebook for more information.