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VC's Update – Federal Budget and bucking horses »
Hello everyone,
The year seems to be flying by. As the leaves fall, and the days shorten, it is clear that...
03
Jun
2022
VC's update – National Reconciliation Week 2022 »
Hello everyone,
I may be one of the few, but I am enjoying the wintery blast. The snow on the Brindabellas, the frost across the grass...
20
May
2022
VC’s update – Ukraine relief concert and staff survey »
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It seems we are in for a nasty flu season this year so I would encourage you all to go out and get your flu vaccination. I...
06
May
2022
VC's update – 50th anniversary of computing »
Hello everyone, Well, we've had our first frosts for the year this week and I think I'll be composting the tomatoes and planting garlic....
22
Apr
2022
VC’s update – Melbourne trip and community forums »
Hello everyone,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and a nice rest over the four-day weekend. I ate too much chocolate in...
01
Apr
2022
VC's update – vintage, delegations and ANU alumni week »
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The cold cool wind of the last few days reminds us that we are well and truly into Autumn now. I am getting ready for my...
11
Mar
2022
VC's update – International Women's Day »
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Every time I give a talk on the accelerating universe I have to confront the fact that the team I lead that made this...
25
Feb
2022
VC’s update – masks, top uni accolade and reflections »
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It's been great to be back on campus, particularly that we were able to welcome our 2022 cohort of students at...
11
Feb
2022
VC’s update – some busy weeks on campus »
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Wow! It has been a busy week on campus and it really feels like we're back. We've had traditional graduations return and it...
28
Jan
2022
VC’s update – our soon-to-be busy campus and honours »
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I hope you're all settling back into work and study for the year ahead. It will be a busy few weeks on campus - something I...
14
Jan
2022
VC’s update - getting ready for semester one »
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Happy New Year! I hope everyone has been able to get some downtime. Summer is still here, so I encourage you to make hay...
17
Dec
2021
VC’s update – final blog for 2021 »
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This is my final blog for the year! I think it is fair to say that the year certainly wasn't the one we had all hoped for...
03
Dec
2021
VC’s update – Barbara Miles and outstanding RSB scholars »
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A magnificent beginning to a green summer that is so different to this time two years ago, when the smoke started rolling...
19
Nov
2021
VC’s update – HEAL conference, Demo Day and Thanksgiving »
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I have never seen it so green here in Canberra. My vines are already 60cm long, my berries are taking over the world, and...
05
Nov
2021
VC’s update – COP26 and traditional graduations »
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It's been a hard slog for the last 20 month, but I am increasingly optimistic that we are going to be able to enjoy a...
22
Oct
2021
VC's update – Minister's campus visit and annual awards »
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For those of you in the ACT, NSW, and Victoria, I hope you are enjoying some new COVID-safe freedoms. I have never been so...
08
Oct
2021
VC's update – Mental health in an unequal world »
This week's blog is written by Professor Naomi Priest
This Sunday is World Mental Health Day with this year's theme 'Mental health in an...
01
Oct
2021
VC's update – Julie Bishop reappointed as Chancellor »
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A big news day! I have lost my Premier - noting I live in NSW, and gained my 13th Science minister in the 9 years and 362...
24
Sep
2021
VC's update – Spring equinox and research breakthroughs »
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The spring equinox has passed with our days now longer than our nights! My vines have responded to spring and burst their...
10
Sep
2021
VC's update – ACLF wrap up and Tech Policy Design Centre »
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I am looking forward to our 'ANU Holiday' next week on Friday 17 September. A reminder for everyone to please switch off...
03
Sep
2021
VC’s update – rest day for staff and RSPH’s frontline work »
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Yes, most of us are still in an extended lockdown, but we have had some glorious spring weather to spend outside in, albeit...
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