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Share your daily commute with ANU Green to help us understand how our community navigates between campus and home. Take under five minutes to complete this survey and share with us how you get to campus, or how you navigate a hybrid or remote work lifestyle. This survey is open to all staff and students in Australia who study or work with ANU. Help us calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with working or studying at ANU to inform our strategies for a greener future.

Survey closes Monday 30 September 2024.

Content warning: The contents of this contain references to sexual assault, harassment and violence. If this content causes you distress or impacts your wellbeing, please contact student support services via student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or support services on the Health, safety & wellbeing webpage.

In 2023, ANU commissioned the UNSW’s Gendered Violence Research Network to undertake an independent review of the ANU Sexual Violence Prevention Strategy (SVPS.) The , led by Professor Jan Breckenridge, involved assessing the University's actions to prevent and respond to sexual violence, as well as conducting several focus groups with students and staff to inform future action plans.

The review resulted in 14 recommendations, all of which have been endorsed by the University. These recommendations span across increasing and formalising student engagement, ensuring an intersectional lens is applied, early intervention initiatives for perpetrators and those at risk of perpetrating, as well as expanding on a range of existing initiatives. Recommendations related to students will be implemented through the , while those related to staff will be addressed by People and Â鶹´«Ã½AV.

Our unwavering commitment to preventing gender-based violence and other harmful behaviours, as well as to providing trauma-informed and person-centered responses to disclosures and complaints, is demonstrated through the actions outlined in our Student Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2024–2026. 

We encourage you to review both the Sexual Violence Prevention Strategy Review Report and the Student Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2024–2026, available on the Sexual violence prevention and response webpage. Updates on actions undertaken will be reported regularly to the Student Safety and Wellbeing Committee, published in On Campus and posted on the Sexual violence prevention and response webpage.

Tuesday 24 September, 9am-6pm - Thursday 26 September 11.30am-3.30pm 

The ANU Careers & Employability team, in collaboration with the ANU China Liaison Office, the ANU International Students' Department, and the ANU College of Business & Economics, is offering career opportunities for international students. 

This three-day expo will connect students with a wide range of career opportunities, both within and beyond Australia, as well as global prospects for all ANU students. 

Saturday 21 September, 1pm – 3.30pm 

Join the and for the University’s first 24 hour hackathon. Team up with 3-4 students in this fast paced competition to develop a prototype that empowers healthcare using AI. Push your limits and create something amazing in 24 hours. Afterwards, pitch your idea to a panel of academics, founders and industry professionals for a chance to win a share of $2000 in cash prizes. 

 

Monday, 23 September, 2.30pm-3:30pm 

ANU Global programs are hosting region-specific info sessions on Asia, Europe, UK and North, South and Central America to help ANU students explore options and highlight partner institutions. In these information sessions, you'll hear from ANU students who have participated in programs and from exchange students currently at ANU, offering valuable insights into the experience. 

Register now: Regional Information Sessions 

Thursday 19 September, 6pm-7pm 

How should states prioritize and address multiple crises such as climate change, global disease, and humanitarian emergencies? With limited resources, states must navigate material and political constraints when tackling these challenges. answers this question by proposing a two-level account of just prioritization that aims to be both philosophically sound and practically relevant. 

This event is part of a series celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the , located within the at ANU. 

 

Wednesday 25 September, 6pm-8pm 

Join Professor Sinclair Dinnen from ANU as he explores how Pacific communities, especially in areas with limited state presence, develop local governance. Drawing on history and current research, he highlights the importance of these grassroots efforts for state and nation-building in Melanesia.

 

Monday, 23 September, 7pm–8.15pm 

The ANU School of Music is hosting a concert in celebration of the breadth and creativity of women's music through many centuries, performed by talented women from the ANU School of Music and Wamburang Women's Choir. 

 

As the 2024 Immersia Festival enters its second week, we invite you to enjoy the rest of the festival, featuring a range of events. Get competitive with our at the Hancock edition of the games, which will also feature the ANU Jazz Society. Have a go at playing Japanese Karuta at the Mongolian ger, catch the , or enjoy a special  at the Indonesian Embassy.

2024 Immersia will conclude its festivities on 23 September on Malaysia Day, with the . The festivals with jointly celebrate their close with a two-hour segment featuring music and dance, as well as guest speakers.

Applications for the 2024 Whitworth Roach Classical Music Performance Competition are now open. The finals will be held on Wednesday 2 October at 7pm. 

Applications close: Sunday 22 September 

 

ANU is responsible for providing a safe, inclusive and respectful campus where there is equal access to employment, advancement and education opportunities for staff and students. We’re committed to fostering an environment of equality and inclusion.

The University has commissioned an independent Review of matters of gender and culture in the John Curtin School of Medical Research, the School of Medicine and Psychology, and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, within the ANU College of Health and Medicine (CHM). The Review will be undertaken by Professor Christine Nixon.  
  
Professor Nixon’s Review will consider issues including gender composition, gender inequality, gender-based harassment, and recruitment practices. The Final Report will include recommendations on operational matters and strategic considerations, and recommendations for future practices to support improved culture, including in relation to gender, inclusion and equity.  

For more information about the Review and how to participate, see here.

Meet the Author Student Giveaway - Dr Karl 

Dr Karl will be discussing his memoir A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir, accompanied by audiovisual images of his remarkable life. 

Enter now for a chance to win one of two copies of A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir. Plus have your copy signed on the night of Tuesday 1 October.    

The competition closes at noon AEST on Friday 27 September.   

Meet the Author Student Giveaway - Virgina Trioli 

Virginia Trioli will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on the new book A Bit on the Side: Reflections on What Makes Life Delicious. 

We have a special giveaway for this Meet the Author event with Virginia Trioli. For a chance to win one of two copies of her new book A Bit on the Side: Reflections on What Makes Life Delicious and have the opportunity to have your copy signed on the night.   

The competition closes at noon AEST on Friday 27 September.   

Dendy Ticket Giveaway Opportunity: Memoir of a Snail Q&A 

Thanks to Dendy Canberra, student On Campus readers have a chance to win 2 tickets to the   

Memoir of a Snail is a poignant, heartfelt and hilarious chronicle of the life of an outsider. The screening will be followed by an in-person discussion with  

The competition closes at noon AEST on Friday 27 September.

If you are dealing with a personal or university-related issue, including distress related to the conflict in the Middle East, the University encourages you to seek support through the ANU Student Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm.

You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.