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 – our soon-to-be busy campus and honours
Hello everyone 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 am…
VC’s update - getting ready for semester one
Hi everyone Happy New Year! I hope everyone has been able to get some downtime. Summer is still here, so I encourage you to make hay while the…
VC’s update – final blog for 2021
Hello everyone This is my final blog for the year! I think it is fair to say that the year certainly wasn't the…
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…
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 the garden…
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 transition to a…
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 excited to…
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…
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 days since…
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 buds…
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 for the day…
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 in…
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 control over…
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…
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 all…
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 aftermath of World…
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 Sydney, and…
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 with the…
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 weekend…
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 moon. But…