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VC's update - Reflections on a tough few days »
Dear All
This been one of our toughest weeks at ANU. It's also been a week where we've seen the very best of our community.
Let me...
03
Dec
2021
VC’s update – Barbara Miles and outstanding RSB scholars »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
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 »
Hello everyone
Yes, most of us are still in an extended lockdown, but we have had some glorious spring weather to spend outside in, albeit...
27
Aug
2021
VC's update – FaCtS study release and lockdown week three »
Hello everyone
As an extreme extrovert, I am counting the days until we are able to have our lock down restrictions eased as we gain...
20
Aug
2021
VC’s update – student support and campus alert system change »
Hello everyone
I hope you are all doing ok in lockdown. I know this is has been a tough week for a lot of our community and it's natural...
13
Aug
2021
VC’s update – ACT lockdown, ARC Future Fellows and Open Day »
Hello everyone
I hope you are all doing well on our first day of our snap lockdown. We all felt this might be coming for a while and we've...
30
Jul
2021
VC's update – ANU turns 75 and being prepared for lockdowns »
Hello everyone
On Sunday, ANU will be turning 75! We were founded as an intellectual powerhouse to help the nation rebuild in the...
16
Jul
2021
VC's update – COVID lockdowns and GIWL workshop »
Hello everyone
This week has been really hard for many of our community. We have seen how fluid the COVID-19 situation is across Greater...
02
Jul
2021
VC's update – face masks and July graduations »
Hello everyone
I have been acting VC while our Vice-Chancellor is on some well-deserved leave. We have experienced a big shift this week...
18
Jun
2021
VC's update – Liquid Instruments and staff study discounts »
Hi everyone
Winter has truly arrived! I like winter except for the short days. I do hope everyone managed to get a break over the long...
04
Jun
2021
VC's update – National Reconciliation Week and vaccines »
Hi everyone,
It has been an incredibly busy few weeks on our campus with National Reconciliation Week, community forums and a super blood...
21
May
2021
VC’s Update – Border closures and my commitment »
Hi everyone,
It's only been a week since my Federal Budget blog, but a lot has been happening in the media that I want to update you on....
12
May
2021
VC's update – Federal Budget 2021 »
ANU EXPERT ANALYSIS:Professor Andrew Norton on what the budget means for higher educationProfessor Sharon Friel on what the budget means...
07
May
2021
VC’s Update – the great west and COVID vaccines »
Hi everyone,
Autumn has well and truly arrived to Canberra with the cold and wet weather hitting campus this week - perhaps making those...
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