News from the VC
VC message: making certainty
It’s been nearly 175 years since the first university opened its doors in Sydney. It’s been a little over 150 years since the first legislation…
VC’s Update – Pay increase and the Universities Accord
Hi everyone, I am writing this blog to announce some good news for our community - and after a tough couple of years, everyone needs a positive end…
VC's Update - Awards and Thanksgiving turkey
Hi everyone, I am still recovering from last night's Thanksgiving dinner. VC duties kept me very busy for the day, and so for the first time…
VC’s Update – REECon, ARC Centres and VC Garden Party
Hi everyone, Today marks 104 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. It's a reminder that peace is a historical…
VC's Update – Gandaywarra and draft RAP
Hello everyone, It seems La Niña continues to do its work at keeping things wet, but I was lucky to have a semi-dry day for a day of…
VC’s Update – Mask mandate update and enterprise sessions
Hi everyone, I am writing to you from the United States, where I have made my first trip in three years. I have been to NASA, had meetings at…
VC’s Update – The Wizards of Oz and launching meta-optics
Hi everyone, The ACT Government has announced the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and relaxed restrictions across the Territory…
VC’s Update – HDR stipend increase and Kioloa reopens
Hi everyone, As announced by the Prime Minister, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Thursday 22 September will be a day of national…
VC’s Update – BE ALERT! Scam warning, wine and 3MT
Hi everyone, Before I dive into the lighter side of this fortnight in my blog, it has come to my attention that a sophisticated financial…
VC's Update - international travel and President Zelenskky
Hi everyone, After five days of summer in Korea my system is somewhat shocked by the cold and wet weather. But I can see my peach buds…
VC’s update – President Zelenskyy’s address to ANU students
Hello everyone, I really enjoyed what has been a very busy week with everyone back on campus. I hope everyone has settled back and…
VC’s Update – July Graduations and MoU with CDU
Hello everyone It has been invigorating to have our new cohort of Graduates in their caps and gowns across campus this week. I have…
VC’s update – Marramarra Murru and 75th closing celebrations
Hello everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the lull before Semester 2 starts. I am currently in Germany for the 71st Lindau Nobel…
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 and…
VC’s update – Ukraine relief concert and staff survey
Hello everyone 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 had mine…
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. I…
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 Geelong -…
VC's update – vintage, delegations and ANU alumni week
Hello everyone The cold cool wind of the last few days reminds us that we are well and truly into Autumn now. I am getting ready…
VC's update – International Women's Day
Hello everyone Every time I give a talk on the accelerating universe I have to confront the fact that the team I lead that made this discovery…
VC’s update – masks, top uni accolade and reflections
Hello everyone It's been great to be back on campus, particularly that we were able to welcome our 2022 cohort of students at…
VC’s update – some busy weeks on campus
Hello everyone 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's been…