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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...
03
Feb
2017
VC's Update - Times Higher Education rankings, the University's direction and more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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.
04
Oct
2016
VC's update - Ducks, DNA and more »
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Last week we got some very exciting news; two of our academics, Professor Emily Banks and Associate Professor Susan West, were...
23
Sep
2016
VC's update - New Academy of Social Sciences Fellows, teaching citations and more »
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This week I've been taking part in the Fourth Annual Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany, which brings together laureates...
12
Sep
2016
VC’s update – Rankings and ARC success »
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During the past week, the latest QS World University Rankings were released and reinforced our position as Australia's top...
26
Aug
2016
VC's Update - The Australian National Dictionary, Open Day »
This week the VC talks about the new Australian National Dictionary launch and Open Day tomorrow.
19
Aug
2016
VC's Update - Recognising our great alumni and the launch of the Australia-China Joint Economic Report »
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I'm sorry to report that there have been some incidents this week of derogatory and inappropriate material being...
05
Aug
2016
VC's Update - looking forward at ANU »
I was very proud this week to lead the University in celebrating our 70th anniversary.
01
Aug
2016
VC's Update - Happy Birthday ANU! »
The speech given by Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC at the 70th Anniversary celebrations for ANU.
22
Jul
2016
VC's Update - events on campus this week »
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) who tonight will celebrate their 50 years.
15
Jul
2016
VC's Update - Graduations and Philanthropic contributions »
Over the past week, it has been my great privilege take part in my first graduation ceremonies as Vice-Chancellor.
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