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Image: Roxanne Missingham. Credit: Jamie Kidston/ANU.

A modern-day university librarian must wear many hats. As Roxanne Missingham prepares to step down in 2025, she has advice to impart to the next generation of librarians. 

Wednesday 23 October – Sunday 27 October 

Take a thrilling first look at the books and ideas set to lead the cultural discussion of 2025. Enjoy a diverse program of masterclasses, dinners, author talks, panel discussions, workshops, book launches and performances. Many of the festival's events feature ANU authors and are hosted here on campus. 

Receive a 20 per cent discount on all tickets with the code ANU2024. Terms and conditions: This offer excludes tickets to Masterclasses events and is limited to 100 tickets. 

Monday 28 October, 12-2pm 

The ANU Library Academic Skills team are providing examination preparation sessions with free food.  

Gain valuable study techniques as Learning Advisers and Peer Writers lead an engaging discussion on exam preparation. 

Monday 28 October, 6-7pm 

Kim Carr will be in conversation with former ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb as he discusses his new book A long march, a comprehensive analysis of today’s political landscape told through the life of one of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV Labor Party’s longest-serving members.   

Register now: A long march, Kim Carr

Tuesday October 29, 1-2pm 

Are you looking to thrive both mentally and academically? Join the Student Life team for an enlightening and interactive event featuring mental health and psychology experts at ANU, where we’ll explore the critical connections between wellbeing and academic achievement. Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply interested in optimising performance while prioritising mental health, this session is for you. 

Tuesday 29 October, 5.30-7.30pm 

Lisa Paul, Chancellor of the University of Canberra, co-chaired an Independant Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2022-2023. In this lecture hosted by the , Lisa will discuss the progress of the Review’s implementation and if it will be enough to fix the NDIS for the short, medium and long term. 

Wednesday 30 October – Thursday 31 October, 8.30am-5pm 

Hosted by the the 2024 Philippines Update Conference aims to put particular attention on domestic-level political, economic, and social developments under the Marcos administration. 

Thursday 31 October, 3-5pm 

The First Generation Celebration marks the end of the academic year, highlighting the experiences of first-generation students and providing opportunities to connect and practice networking skills in a highly supportive environment. All first-generation students, staff and alumni are invited to attend and celebrate all they have achieved so far.  

The Recharge 2024 festival is here. Across the three days from Monday 28 October to Wednesday 30 October, Recharge 2024 is here to remind you that support is available, especially as exam season approaches. 

Take part in fun activities and connect with services that are here to help. Enjoy free food, wellness activities, crafts, and more.

Learn more: Recharge 2024

The allows students to provide feedback on your learning experience at ANU. Let us know what is working and what could be improved in your courses at ANU. Check your emails or the bottom of the Wattle dashboard for survey links. 

Survey closes on Sunday 17 November.

At ANU, we are deeply committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse environment where all staff and students feel welcomed and respected. We believe that diversity enriches our work and learning experiences, promotes personal growth and helps to create a vibrant campus culture. Our commitment extends to ensuring equitable opportunities for all ANU students and staff, and to acknowledging and celebrating the differences in culture, religion and personal identity. The University strives to create spaces where open dialogue, mutual respect and understanding can thrive, enabling everyone to contribute to the diversity of our academic community.  

Awareness of different cultural and religious events helps the University to better support the diverse needs of our community. of significant dates observed by the various communities in Australia. This calendar is a useful reference for ensuring that significant holidays and observances are respected and accommodated in your local area.

Are you working on something cool in linguistics? Share your groundbreaking research at COOL13, the 13th Conference on Oceanic and Â鶹´«Ã½AV Languages. We’re seeking abstracts that bring fresh perspectives and innovative research to the table. Whether you’re diving into phonetics, syntax, semantics, or sociolinguistics, we want to hear from you. All talks will be 20 minutes long with 10 minutes for discussion. Submit your abstract to cool13in2025@gmail.com. 

Submissions close Monday 30 October. 

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra Kingsland Fellowship offers specialised professional development for advanced musicians at a tertiary and postgraduate level. Inspiring excellence and creating pathways to professional performance, the program is tailored to the unique artistic path and goals of each Fellow. Any student is eligible to apply for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Kingsland Fellowship.

Applications are due Monday 11 November. 

 

Image: Winners ANU Men’s Hockey - Division 1 Team Photo: Fahri Shanli

This September we saw 350 students represent ANU at . Not only was UniSport Nationals a milestone in terms of achievements, it was also based here in Canberra. This local setting allowed friends, family, and fans to support our exceptional athletes. See a list of our exceptional winners:

Gold:
•    Men’s Hockey - Division 1 
•    Women’s Basketball – Division 2 
•    Poom Palakawongse Na Ayutthaya - Fencing Sabre 
•    Alexandra Ladwig - Fencing Novice Foil 
•    Rebecca Jones - Rowing PR3 Single Scull 

Silver:
•    Hamish Harding - Rowing Single Scull

Bronze:
•    Mixed Squash - Division 1 
•    Mixed Ultimate - Division 1 
•    Men’s Fencing - Division 1 
•    Joyce Fan - Kendo Kyu

Interested in competing for ANU in 2025?

Benjamin Stevenson will be in conversation with local novelist on Benjamin's new novel Everyone this Christmas has a Secret. 

Enter now for a chance to win one of two copies of Everyone this Christmas has a Secret. Plus have your copy signed on the night of Monday 4 October. 

The competition closes at noon AEST on Wednesday 30 October.  

Shaun Micallef will be in conversation with Ironman triathlete, marathon runner and Federal Minister Andrew Leigh on Shaun's new book Slivers, shards and skerricks. “A one-man anthology by one of Australia's most intelligent and more handsome Renaissance men.”

Enter now for a chance to win one of two copies of Slivers, shards and skerricks. Plus have your copy signed on the night of Wednesday 6 October.    

The competition closes at noon AEST on Wednesday 30 October.

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.