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Winter has truly arrived! I like winter except for the short days. I do hope everyone managed to get a break over the long...
14
Jul
2017
VC's Update - July graduations, extra support for survivors of sexual assault, the Pop-Up Village opens and more »
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Lots of big news this week so I'll try to squeeze in as much as I can into the blog.
Firstly, congratulations to all of our...
07
Jul
2017
VC's Update - ANU Grand Challenges Scheme »
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One of the reasons ANU stands apart from other universities is our ability to look beyond the day to day and address some...
30
Jun
2017
VC's update - Pop-Up Village, Future Shapers Forum & more »
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It's hard to believe that we are already halfway through 2017. Where has the year gone?
Some great research news this week...
22
Jun
2017
VC's Update - 2017 CEO Sleepout and the Crawford Australian Leadership Forum »
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I'm writing an early blog this week as I prepare to put on my thermals, beanie, wool gloves (and drink about 16 cups of cocoa...
16
Jun
2017
VC's Update - Professor Graham Farquhar wins the 2017 Kyoto Prize »
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I am delighted to announce that distinguished scientist Professor Graham Farquhar AO has today won the Kyoto Prize.
To...
14
Jun
2017
VC's Update - Rankings success, prestigious awards and more »
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Several of our academics were recognised on Monday for their outstanding passion and commitment to their fields in the Queen's...
02
Jun
2017
VC’s Update – Travelling in India and Indonesia & more »
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I write today's blog from Bengaluru, India. Over the past few days I have been visiting cities in Indonesia and India to...
26
May
2017
VC's Update - National Sorry Day and our commitment »
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Today marks 20 years since the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report. The report marked a turning point in this nation'...
19
May
2017
VC's Update - Indigenous reconciliation, farewelling Union Court and more »
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On Friday next week the University will come together to celebrate Reconciliation Week.
We also have the chance to mark two...
12
May
2017
VC's update - childcare centre, budget and ANUpoll »
I would like to start this week’s blog by thanking the parents and staff of the Heritage Early Childcare Centre.
10
May
2017
VC’s Update – 2017 Budget overview »
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No doubt you would have seen coverage of the 2017 Budget last night and today. I wanted to get in touch to provide a brief...
05
May
2017
VC’s Update – Gender Institute turns six and working together to improve gender equity »
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This morning I spoke at the Gender Institute's sixth anniversary celebrations. Celebrating their success gave me an...
28
Apr
2017
VC’s Update – Trump 100 Days, mental health events and health warning about wild mushrooms »
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A huge congratulations this week to the College of Asia and the Pacific for their analysis of President Trump's first 100...
13
Apr
2017
VC's Update - Alumni Awards, PhD research cakes and more »
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We're a particularly creative bunch here at ANU and this week, the team at the Research School of Earth Sciences really took...
31
Mar
2017
VC’s Update – jobs speed-dating, IARU and more »
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On Monday I attended a 'speed-dating' night between business and students from across the ACT. More than 30 businesses first...
24
Mar
2017
VC’s Update – Crinkling News, internships, stargazing and more »
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As promised, this week's blog includes some details about the upcoming stargazing events involving our staff at the Research...
17
Mar
2017
VC’s Update – A new telescope at Stromlo, new professors, Union Court and more »
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You'll have to forgive me but this week's blog has a distinct astronomical theme (once an astronomer, always an astronomer)....
08
Mar
2017
Message from the Vice-Chancellor on International Women's Day »
On International Women's Day, 8 March 2017, I want to re-emphasise the University's commitment to being a national pathfinder on gender...
07
Mar
2017
VC’s Update – Union Court, a new international agreement and more »
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Many of you may have seen my feeble attempt at serving people in a fast food van a week or so ago as we announced the new...
17
Feb
2017
VC’s Update – O’Week, the National Apology, the VC’s Courses and more »
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And a big welcome to all of our students - some arriving here for the first time and many returning for another exciting year...
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