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I am pleased to present The Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University (ANU) Corporate Plan, which covers the period 2025–2028, as required under paragraph 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

Since 1946, The Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University has been Australia’s education and research powerhouse, advancing the nation and the Asia-Pacific region. Our mission is to provide world-leading research and education, and to hold and shape conversations that prepare us for a better future. Created to fulfil a unique national mission in post-war Australia, the ANU continues to ignite change that transforms humanity, delivers value to our nation and resonates across generations.

This Corporate Plan is designed to be responsive to the current changing policy environment following the delivery of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV Universities Accord in 2024. The Plan also aims to address broader global shifts, such as the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), changing student demographics, and the impacts of climate change.

It also addresses the challenges we are facing to the University’s long-term financial sustainability. We have committed to an ambitious renewal plan to ensure we are prepared to meet the unique responsibilities and privilege of being Australia’s first and only national university.

The Plan shows steady progress across our key performance indicators, building on our foundation of research, education and community engagement:

• Research metrics demonstrate growth in both income and Category Normalised Citation Impact (CNCI), supported by expanded partnerships across industry, government and community sectors.
• Educational access remains strong through continued support for Indigenous Â鶹´«Ã½AV students, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and students from remote and regional areas. Our climate change initiatives and National Institute Grant programs continue to meet their objectives, positioning us well for the priorities outlined in this Plan.

Our distinctive research and investment in future capability will contribute to a collective future that is healthy, prosperous, secure and democratic, environmentally sustainable, fair and inclusive, and creative and ambitious.

We believe that educating for Australia’s future means fulfilling our students’ aspirations. The ANU will provide high-quality learning and teaching, with a focus on students and we acknowledge the significance of developing a strong partnership between students and the University.

These goals are outlined in the Enabling Impact: The ANU Research and Innovation Strategy 2024+, and the ANU Learning and Teaching Strategy respectively, and both documents form the foundation through which we will deliver on the activities and key performance indicators set out in this Corporate Plan. We will continue to proudly advance Australia’s future through world-leading research and education.

First, to know the nature of things. First, to inspire. First, to shape and build a better future.

The Hon Julie Bishop 
Chancellor

Genevieve Bell AO FTSE FAHA FASSA 
Vice-Chancellor & President