News from the VC
VC's Update: Changing context
Hi everyone,Last Friday morning, the cannons sounded, signalling that the Governor-General has prorogued Parliament ahead of the Federal Election on…
VC’s Update – A new Vice-Chancellor and a gathering of unity
Hi everyone, I'm so pleased that Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO FAHA FTSE has been appointed as our new Vice-Chancellor. Many of you…
VC's update - Reflections on a tough few days
Dear All This been one of our toughest weeks at ANU. It's also been a week where we've seen the very best of our community. Let me call out…
VC’s Update – Enterprise bargaining update and VC awards
Hi everyone, This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first operation of the University's Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) Â- one…
VC’s Update - A trip to the South Pacific
Hello everyone, I am wearing purple today in support of the University's commitment that our campus and our community be one of the most inclusive…
VC’S Update – Realising our national mission and a farewell
Hi everyone, Last night we had a spectacular event at Llewellyn Hall that we co-hosted with the New Zealand High Commission…
VC’s Update – Enterprise Bargaining Update and 3MT Final
Hi everyone, I have lots to update you on even though it's only a week since my last blog. On Wednesday, I personally…
VC’s Update – Welcome back and the Voice Dialogue
Hi everyone, As we start the second semester, welcome to all of our commencing students, and I hope everyone else had a restorative…
VC's update – Voice Dialogue for students across Australia
Hello everyone, I was in Europe last week and visited the leadership of both SciencePo in Paris and Humboldt University in…
VC’s Update – satellites and ‘uncharted territory’
Hi everyone, It has been a busy few weeks on campus and we have had two public holidays. I spent my Saturday morning at the Quad Fellowship Summit…
VC’s Update – ‘ending racism’, PM Modi and Mulligan’s Flat
Hi everyone, This week marked the anniversary of the National Apology to the stolen generations in Parliament and the release of the 1997 report '…
VC's Update – Federal Budget and bucking horses
Hello everyone, The year seems to be flying by. As the leaves fall, and the days shorten, it is clear that…
VC's Update - The Growth Summit and Brian's vintage
Hello everyone, I've just got back from Geneva where I attended the 2023 Growth Summit at the World Economic Forum (WEF). I realise there is a…
VC's update – COVID, CAAL and Murru Waaruu
Hello everyone,Autumn is my favourite time of year, and 2023 is not letting us down. Just as well, because after the coldest and wettest spring and…
From the Vice-Chancellor – Voice to Parliament
Hello everyone I'm delighted to be able to share with you some important news from Friday's Council meeting. Our Council has issued a…
VC's Update – Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Hello everyone, The heat of Open Day weekend seems to have now receded. It was our biggest one yet and I've been told almost 5000 future…
VC’s Update – ST Lee, snapshot presentations and (pi)e
Hi everyone, It's great to be back after a fast and furious trip to India. I was part of the Australian education delegation…
VC’s Update – Royal visit, parliamentarians and O-Week
Hi everyone, Students and Summer have finally arrived on campus this week, and I am loving walking around and feeling all the activity. …
VC’s Blog – stepping down; international students return
Hi everyone, As you may have seen at my State of the University address, I have announced my intention to finish up as Vice-Chancellor at the…
VC’s Update – Grads, TikTok trends and Staff Party
Hi everyone, This is my favourite time of the year - with graduands (more than 2,000!) having their chance to walk across the stage…
VC’s Update – Pay increase and the Universities Accord
Hi everyone, I am writing this blog to announce some good news for our community - and after a tough couple of years, everyone needs a positive end…