The soaring popularity of the Australian women's soccer team after their semi-final run at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 has seen experts at ANU pick Matilda as their Word of the Year. 

The team name (Matildas, or Tillies for short) and singular form (Matilda) were everywhere as Matildas mania swept the country, with Australians transfixed by every minute of play. 
 
The Matildas' semi-final against England was the most-watched TV program in decades in Australia, reaching more than 11 million people. 

Each year the Australian National Dictionary Centre, based at ANU, selects a word or expression that has gained prominence in the Australian landscape over the past 12 months. 

The Centre's Director Dr Amanda Laugesen said this year's choice was easy given the massive popularity of the team and the word's long history in Australian English. It also reflects the growth of interest in women's team sports. 

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Kayleigh Sleath, an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering Research and Development at ANU, shares insights into her click & collect project to make farmers market fresh produce more accessible to Canberrans. She emphasizes the importance of enhancing access to local produce as a crucial step toward building more resilient food systems.

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The ANU College of Science Communications Team has been selected to appear in this prestigious collection in the anthology of The Best Australian Science Writing 2023 for the second year in a row.

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Meet Greta Cooper, an inspiring student at the ANU School of Art & Design, currently completing her Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), and this year’s chosen designer of the 2023 Graduating Exhibition logo.  She worked closely with Senior Gallery Coordinator Megan Hinton to craft a suite of graphics inspired by the Bauhaus movement, merging practicality with creativity and highlighting students' innovative skills for this year's Graduating Exhibition.

2023 Graduating Exhibition at the ANU School of Art & Design, 2 – 10 December, 10am – 4pm daily (including weekends).

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Wednesday 29 November, 5-11pm 

Join the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Coral Bell School to discuss Afghanistan today - the humanitarian situation, the strength and resilience of the people of Afghanistan, as well as ongoing efforts to address critical needs. 

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Thursday 23 November, 5.30-7pm  

Local government debt skyrocketed during the last years of China's zero COVID polices and has continued to rise unabated, troubling Beijing and rattling international financial markets. Professor Jean Oi, in collaboration with the Australian Centre on China in the World, will share her research on the causes of this dilemma and reflect on solutions that Beijing is proposing to handle the problem. 

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Presented by ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

Monday 27 November, 4-5.30pm 

Social cohesion has been identified as a key element of Australia's national interest, underpinning Australia's prosperity and security. The media plays an important role in building social cohesion.

As part of the ANU China Seminar Series, this presentation discusses how exposure to media content about the People’s Republic of China and Chinese-Australian communities impact on Australia’s social cohesion objectives.  

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The ANU China Seminar Series is supported by the Australian Centre on China in the World at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

The Australian National University and the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity offered to passionate and curious individuals looking to expand their worldview and help build stronger ties between Australia and Asia. Our Asian Exchange Scholars receive $12,250 in funding to undertake studies in a selected destination in Asia for up to two semesters. 

2024 applications close Monday 4 December, 5pm 

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With the end of semester just around the corner, ANU+ and St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) have an opportunity for students who want to use the break to get involved with the local community.

This Vinnies program is open to all local, international, undergraduate and postgraduate students. It’s a great addition to your CV and a great way to gain skills, experience, and make new friends.

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We have special giveaways for students attending the Meet the Author events.

There's only TWO events left for the year. Get a chance to win one of two autographed copies of the author's book at the event. Open to all ANU students, regardless of program level. Just follow the instructions in the entry form for a shot at becoming one of the lucky winners.

Monday 4 December, 6-7pm 

We have a special giveaway for the Meet the Author event with Liz Hayes. You can win a copy of her new book I'm Liz Hayes. 

To win a copy of Liz’s new book, I'm Liz Hayes. The competition closes at noon AEDT on Friday 1 December. 

Enter now (Terms and conditions apply)