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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...
16
Aug
2019
VC's Update - A new funding scheme and great traditions »
Hi everyone,
I spent last weekend trying to stay warm during the polar blast - with the excitement of snow accentuated by the Office of...
02
Aug
2019
VC’s Update–Chancellorship announcement and ANU Master Plan »
I start this blog with an acknowledgement that yesterday marked two years...
23
Jul
2019
VC's Update - Graduations and Canberra Moon Week »
Hi everyone,
What a week it has been with Graduations wrapping up and the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing celebrated on our campus,...
16
Jul
2019
VC's Update - Lindau, NAIDOC events and Canberra Moon Week »
Hi everyone,
It is great to be back on campus. Over the last two weeks I have been at the Starmus Festival in Zurich and the 69th Lindau...
24
Jun
2019
VC's Update - Crawford, USP and a tapestry unveiling »
Hi everyone,
My Alaskan upbringing means that I've been enjoying the frosty mornings. I love walking around campus, seeing the morning sun...
17
May
2019
VC’s Update – Bettongs, forums and a tribute »
Hi everyone,
It has been another busy fortnight, but I've been enjoying the crisp early mornings and sunny autumn days - walking around...
03
May
2019
VC's Update - the upcoming Federal Election »
Hi everyone,
It's great to be back in the office this week. I enjoyed some time with my parents visiting from Canada over the Easter long...
18
Apr
2019
Provost's Update - admissions reform, SAGE, and more »
Hi everyone
The Vice-Chancellor is currently enjoying annual leave after attending the International Astronomical Union 100 Years Under...
08
Apr
2019
VC's Update - Alumni celebrations and the federal election »
Hi everyone,
Autumn is back in Canberra, with cooler temperatures greeting alumni who returned to campus for the inaugural Welcome Back...
22
Mar
2019
VC's update - a week of highs and lows »
Hi everyone,
This week has been a challenging time on our campus with the news of the terrorism attack in New Zealand last Friday. I have...
07
Mar
2019
VC's Update - International Women's Day »
Hi everyone,
I just love walking around Kambri - there are so many people around and so much happening - 10 bands playing this week alone...
22
Feb
2019
VC's Update - Commencement, Visiting Fellows Dinner and more »
Hi everyone,
Welcome to all of our new students starting at ANU this week! O-Week is a wonderful tradition to launch the academic semester...
08
Feb
2019
VC's Update - New Halls and opening of Kambri »
Hi everyone,
It's great to be back on campus. Last month I represented ANU at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. I was asked...
25
Jan
2019
VC's Update - New staff, major events and more »
Welcome back from your summer break. I hope you have been able to find some relief from this prolonged heatwave - now a common feature of...
14
Dec
2018
VC's Update - Our newest cohort embarks on next adventure »
Hi everyone,
It's been a while since my last blog and I wanted to finish the year by reflecting on one of the most important parts of...
11
Oct
2018
VC's Update - Do you see what I see? »
Hi everyone,
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, where students and staff came together to discuss mental health issues. The theme for...
21
Sep
2018
VC's Update - Grand Challenges, Geoffrey Robertson and more »
Hi everyone,
Great to be back in the thick of things after my short break. Thank you to Mike for keeping the seat warm in my absence! I...
14
Sep
2018
VC's Update - campus masterplan, staff survey and more »
Hi everyone,
While the Vice-Chancellor is enjoying a well-deserved break with his family, I am pleased to be able to take over his blog to...
31
Aug
2018
VC's Update - LGBTIQ Alumni Network launch and more »
Hi everyone,
I am very pleased that Professor Russell Gruen will be joining us as the incoming Dean for the ANU College of Health and...
24
Aug
2018
VC's Update - Open Day, CEAT funding announcement and more »
Hi everyone,
Thank you all for those who have been working hard in our final preparations for Open Day. From our grounds team sprucing up...
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