75th Anniversary events (We have moved all events indoors because of heavy rain forecast on Sunday 1 August)
On 1 August 1946, ANU was established by an Act of Federal Parliament. To this day, we are still the only university that has been created by the Parliament of Australia. Over the past 75 years, we have made a remarkable impact and contribution to our nation through our research, education and policy.
We will launch our year-long 75th Anniversary celebrations by coming together as a community to celebrate on Sunday 1 August.
This will coincide with the launch of our next strategic plan, signalling the direction of the University and reaffirming our national mission. Join us this year as we honour our past, celebrate our present and make our future.
We invite you to participate in all of the free in-person 75th Anniversary events on the 1-2 August that are highlighted below.
1-2 August ANU75 program
To kick off year-long celebrations, we have organised a series of fun and informative in-person community events on 1-2 August.
75th celebration
Join the Chancellor (virtually), Vice-Chancellor and ANU community to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the University.
Living History Project
ANU is hosting a history panel event to discuss 'ANU then, now and 75 years from now.'
2025 Strategic Plan
Please join the Chancellor (virtually) and Vice-Chancellor to launch ANU by 2025 Strategic Plan in Kambri on 2 August.
Pop up talk: Economy
Professor Shiro Armstrong will discuss Australia's economic future and what role ANU can play in making it a
ANU Classics Museum tour
Explore over 600 artefacts from the ancient Mediterranean world through a guided tour at the ANU Classics Museum!
ANU heritage collection
Wonder what it was like in the 1950s and 60s at ANU? Attend this furniture collection exhibit on 1-2 August 2021.
Live science show
Join Dr Graham Walker for a special open-air live science experience, part lecture but mostly science show.
Something for the kids
Have your children indulge in activities ranging from archaeological digs to learning juggling, hula hoop and art.
Pop up talk: Space
Professor Anna Moore will delineate nature of space race and identify Australia's role in interstellar
Pop up talk: Climate
Professor Rebecca Colvin will tackle the sociopolitical challenges that are in the way dealing with with climate change.
Film - Penguin Bloom
Join the ANU Film Group for a screening of Penguin Bloom (2020) in the Cinema at 5pm, Sunday 1 August.
Indigenous stargazing
Join Indigenous astronomer Pete Swanton and astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker to stargaze and learn about its history.
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