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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...
13
Apr
2017
VC's Update - Alumni Awards, PhD research cakes and more »
Hi Everyone,
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 »
Hi everyone,
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 »
Hi everyone,
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 »
Hi everyone,
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 »
Hi everyone,
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 »
Hi everyone,
And a big welcome to all of our students - some arriving here for the first time and many returning for another exciting year...
15
Feb
2017
VC's Update - Commencement Address »
Dear all
Today we held our second annual Commencement Ceremony to welcome our new students to the University with nearly 2,000 people...
10
Feb
2017
VC’s Update – the Strategic Plan, ANU Commencement and more »
Hi everyone,
It is fitting that I write about the future of ANU today, on the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of our founders, and...
03
Feb
2017
VC's Update - Times Higher Education rankings, the University's direction and more »
Hi everyone,
I start this week's blog with some fantastic news. The latest Times Higher Education rankings on International Universities...
23
Jan
2017
VC's Update - the World Economic Forum, our new Dean for Higher Degree Research and more »
Hi everyone,
This week's blog comes to you from the chilly but very scenic Davos in the Swiss Alps, where the 2017 World Economic Forum...
13
Jan
2017
VC's Update - Summer students on campus, State of the University and more »
Hello everyone,
I hope you all had an enjoyable and restful holiday break. While most of you were experiencing sweltering temperatures in...
16
Dec
2016
VC's Update - December 2016 Graduations, academic promotions and more »
Hello everyone,
One of the greatest privileges I have as Vice-Chancellor is the chance to attend graduations and celebrate with excited...
09
Dec
2016
VC’s Update – Cyber games, a quick visit to the US and more »
Hello everyone,
It has been another big week on campus, with a variety of events and activities that showcase the diversity of ANU.
The...
02
Dec
2016
VC’s Update – Vale Howard Bradbury, Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellowships and more »
Hello everyone,
Energy has been the theme this week.
On Tuesday, we were thrilled, to welcome the Minister for Environment and Energy,...
25
Nov
2016
VC’s Update – Farewelling Des Ball, ANU staff awards & more »
Hello everyone,
This week I joined the ANU community to pay tribute to one of its greats. Professor Des Ball dedicated more than 40 years...
11
Nov
2016
VC’s Update – High level visits to campus and an update on the new Strategic Plan »
I am writing this week’s update from Indiana, right in the heart of the Midwest of the United States.
07
Nov
2016
VC’s Update – Safety on campus and news highlights of the week »
In this week's VC’s Update, I talk about keeping yourself safe and other news from around campus.
28
Oct
2016
VC’s Update – fossil fuels and bringing about positive changes in gender balance »
This week I talk about my meeting with students earlier in the week and some activities in relation to gender equality.
21
Oct
2016
VC's Update - visiting Asia and congratulations to Professor Rick Shine »
It’s great to be back after an incredible few weeks visiting Timor-Leste, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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