Are you new to ANU this semester? All students commencing in Winter and Semester 2 are invited to respond to the ANU Welcome Survey. This survey helps us understand and improve the student experience, to make future students experience of joining the ANU community the best it can be. Check your ANU email for your survey invitation and claim free ANU merchandise for your participation.  

Survey closes Wednesday 7 August.  

The ANU Careers & Employability team is excited to launch its calendar of events for this semester. Whether you're a first or final-year student, make sure to explore the career opportunities available across all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at ANU. 
 
Receive an individual career consultation, meet employers at some of our upcoming events and learn new skills in workshops to kickstart your career journey. Employer events include: 

Learn more: ANU Careers and Employability 

The Australian National University (ANU), University Preschool Child Care Centre (UPCCC) and Heritage Early Childhood Centre (HECC) have agreed key terms for the provision of high-quality childcare in two new facilities on the University’s Acton campus.    
    
The agreements are now being compiled for execution and will see UPCCC and HECC remain on-campus and begin operations in two new, purpose-built facilities from January 2025. 

Upon reaching this milestone, the University is delighted to confirm that the proposed tender process will not proceed. 
    
The centres will now start working with families and staff across our four community-based childcare centres on transition arrangements.   

Please keep consulting the University's dedicated website for more updates. 

Monday 19 August, 7-8.15pm 

Join us for the inaugural ANU Centre for Asian-Australian Leadership annual lecture to be delivered by Senator the Honourable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs. In her address, Minister Wong will discuss Australia’s relationship with Asia and the role of Asian-Australians in supporting Australia’s engagement with the region.  

This flagship initiative aims to host and feature an influential Asian-Australian each year.  

Register now: 2024 CAAL annual lecture 

Sunday 4 August, 10am-3pm 

TEDxCanberra Youth, led by ANU student volunteers, has returned for 2024 with a stellar lineup of eight youth speakers. Support and empower youth voices, including members of our ANU community. This event will feature a welcome to country ceremony, TED talks, musical performances, a workshop session, networking opportunities, and catered lunch.  

Free minibus transport to the venue from ANU will be available. All ANU staff and students can receive a $5 discount on tickets using the promo code ANUTEDX.  

Register now: TEDxCanberra Youth 

Tuesday 6 August, 10am-1.30pm 

Climate change is no longer a future threat but a present reality that has cost households and the insurance industry billions. With insurance premiums skyrocketing the need for effective disaster finance solutions is urgent.

This event will explore strategies for building resilience, prevention and recovery and the role of communities, government and the private sector in financial disaster solutions.  

Register now: ANU Disaster Solutions Update 

Thursday 8 August, 5-8pm 

Griffin Hall invites all off-campus students to its annual free academic networking cocktail event - Bring Your Academic. Bring Your Academic is an opportunity for non-residential students to make meaningful connections within their field of interest with academics outside the formality of the classroom.  

Register now: Bring Your Academic 

Friday 9 August, 8pm 

Celebrating 60 years of The Rolling Stones, four of Australia’s most electrifying rockstars are taking The Rolling Stones Revue back on the road to pay homage to the greatest rock ‘n roll band of all time. Book tickets via the registration link below to receive a 30 per cent discount.  

Register now: Rolling Stones Revue 

Image: Selina Walker at the 2024 Reconciliation Lecture. Photo credit: Jamie Kidston/ANU.

Speaking at the University’s 2024 Reconciliation Lecture, Ngunnawal woman and Co-Chair of the ACT Reconciliation Council Selina Walker emphasised that non-Indigenous Australians need to take accountability for unconscious racism and biases before our nation can achieve reconciliation. 

Walker compared the pain of colonisation to an amputated leg—a missing piece that will take a collective effort to make whole. “There’s a lot of healing to be done. But it’s through that amputated limb that this work is happening,” Walker said. For non-Indigenous Australians, that means re-thinking biases. 

Read more: Walker’s vision for reconciliation 

Image: Kamala Harris hosts a political rally in Reno, Nevada in 2020. Photo credit: Isaac Hoops/shutterstock.com

Biden has backed out of the presidential race, should he have withdrawn earlier? How will likely democratic candidate Kamala Harris change the campaign, the media narratives around Trump and the outcome of the election? And what will this change mean for Australia?  

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Mark Kenny talks to Dr Emma Shortis, Emeritus Professor John Hart and Professor Frank Bongiorno about the US election.  

Listen now: Democracy Sausage 

Are you an ANU student who loves writing? We’re looking for student voices for the ANU Stories blog to connect with future students. Write about your university experiences, personal stories, or anything else you’re passionate about.  

Submit your stories to brand@anu.edu.au. If your submission is chosen for publication, you will receive a $100 eftpos gift voucher.  

 

Griffin Hall offers opportunities for students who are not living at campus accommodation to engage in a dynamic and connected university experience. Griffin Hall is a non-residential community that offers a common space, events, networks, sports, arts, friendships, pastoral care and leadership opportunities.  

The hall also offers volunteering opportunities, two annual balls and a dedicated wing for postgraduate and mature-age students. 

Learn more: Griffin Hall 

Did you know that 1 August – 7 August is World Breastfeeding Week? ANU has many parenting rooms across its campuses for students and staff. While ANU welcomes breastfeeding across campus, these parenting facilities offer a private and quiet space to attend to breastfeed or express milk, as well as providing change table facilities for attending to infants and toddlers.  

Read more on our supportive breastfeeding policy and the breastfeeding procedure that includes a list of parenting facilities at the Acton and Mt Stromlo campuses. As part of our commitment to be a family friendly institution, ANU is currently accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association. If you have any suggestions and updates related to breastfeeding, please email inclusive.communities@anu.edu.au. 

Discovering Ancient Egypt: Free museum ticket 

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of ancient Egypt in this must-see exhibition at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. 

For your chance to win one free adult ticket to the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition, simply follow the instructions in the entry form below. This exhibition will run until Sunday 8 September.  

This competition closes at noon AEDT on Wednesday 7 August. 

Enter now: Discovering Ancient Egypt

Meet the Author – Andrew Ford 

Tuesday 13 August, 6-7pm 

Award-winning broadcaster and composer, Andrew Ford, will be in conversation with Malcolm Gillies on his new book The Shortest History of Music, an entertaining and thought-provoking trip through the fascinating history of music. 

Enter now for a chance to win one of two copies of The Shortest History of Music and have your copy signed on the night of 13 August.    

The competition closes at noon AEDT on Wednesday 7 August.   

Enter now: Meet the Author Student Giveaway

Meet the Author Norman Swan 

Friday 16 August, 6-7pm 

Norman Swan will be in conversation with Laura Tingle on his new book, So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids? This is the ultimate parenting guide on what matters from birth to ten. Most books on childhood stop at age five and start again in adolescence, missing the critical primary school age years leading to adolescence - the years that make all the difference. 

Enter now for a chance to win one of two copies of So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids? and have your copy signed on the night of 16 August.    

The competition closes at noon AEDT on Wednesday 7 August.   

Enter now: Meet the Author Student Giveaway 

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.