ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃturns 75
ºÚÁÏÌìÌà (ANU) was established by an Act of the Federal Parliament in 1946. Its founding mission was to be of enduring significance in the post-war life of the nation, to support the development of national unity and identity, to improve Australia’s understanding of itself and its neighbours, and to contribute to economic development and social cohesion.
The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃhas shaped modern Australia ever since, and grown into a preeminent teaching and research institution.
On 1 August 2021, the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃcelebrated its 75th anniversary.
Your Stories
As part of our celebrations, the University is creating a digital resource of stories and memories from our staff, students, alumni, supporters and friends. Help us preserve our history and celebrate our legacy by sharing your favourite ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃmoment. Whether it’s a night out at the Uni Bar, a favourite teacher, a sporting triumph, or marching at a ‘demo’, we’d like to hear about it. Use this form to submit a photo or video.
Note: your submission may be published on the University’s website or used on social media.
Gallery
1963
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃChancellor, John Cockcroft, at the opening of the R.G. Menzies Building
1964
A builder surveying the site for the Burton and Garran Halls
1967
H.C. Coombs Building
1972
Students at a graduation ball, Burgmann College
1974
'The Computer Age' arrives at the Chifley Library. Dorothy Enderby, Reader Services Librarian and Milton Simms, University Librarian
1976
Ann Curthoys, Coordinator of the ANU's first course in Women's Studies
1976
The ANU, Acton campus
1979
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃWomen's Eight during a practice session on Sullivan's Creek
1980
The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃcampus, taken from Black Mountain
1986
Bio-anthropologist Colin Groves
1987
The Body Sliding Contest, held as part of Bush Week activities
1988
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃClub for Women spinning group in the Molly Huxley Room, University House. L to R: Marie Hyde, Netta McLaren (Club President), Thilly Barton, Lynda Roy, Helen Daniel.
1996
Director of Facilities and Services, Don Hardman, with the newly installed 'traffic calming' balls near the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃSports Union.
2000
Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the ANU. Here, he talks to ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstudent Mark King (R). Vice-Chancellor Deane Terrell is in the background, centre.
2003
The 74-inch telescope at Mt Stromlo after the 2003 bushfires.
2004
Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, Fay Gale (L), Fenner School academic, Richard Baker (C), and ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni Lynette Liddle (R), at the launch of the Elspeth Young Bequest at the Jabal Centre.
2004
(L to R) Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, Fay Gale (L), Fenner School academic, Richard Baker (C), and ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni Lynette Liddle (R), at the launch of the Elspeth Young Bequest at the Jabal Centre, 2004. (ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃPhotography)
2009
Chancellor Kim Beazley
2011
Governor General Quentin Bryce launching the ANU's Gender Institute
2011
Chancellor Gareth Evans (R) welcomes former ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃVice-Chancellor Ian Chubb, before awarding him an honorary doctorate
2016
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃVice-Chancellor Brian Schmitt
2018
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃPhD student, Jesse Wallace, examining a bogong moth specimen in Kosciusko National Park
2018
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃVice-Chancellor, Brian Schmitt, addressing the media during the construction of the Kambri Precinct, 2018.
2018
The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃActon Campus in autumn
2019
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni Peter Garrett (L), about to receive an honorary doctorate