For ANU staff and students still seeking on-campus childcare in 2025, Heritage Early Childhood Centre (Heritage) has advised that there are spaces available across all age groups.  

The University’s agreement with both Heritage and University Preschool Childcare Centre includes the prioritising of spots for current ANU staff and students. Families without confirmed places are encouraged to contact Heritage regarding places for 2025 without delay before the remaining spots are made available to the wider community. 

Survey responses are confidential and help ANU to better understand how students experience courses and teaching, in their own words. Say what you liked, or what needs improvement, and please keep feedback constructive and respectful! 

Check your emails or the bottom of your Wattle dashboard for the survey link. 

Survey closes Sunday 17 November 

Learn more: Student Experience of Learning and Teaching survey

Have you ever wondered why both ANU-Secure and ANU-Secure2 show up when you try to connect to Wi-Fi? Confused about which one to choose? We’re making it easier for you. On 2 December 2024, ANU-Secure2 will be decommissioned, making ANU-Secure the go-to network for everyone on campus. 

 If you’ve only used ANU-Secure2, you’ll need to manually connect to ANU-Secure and enter your credentials the first time. 

Learn more: Streamlining Wi-Fi at ANU

Image: Anastasia Bickel (Photo Supplied)

Anastasia's life reads like a fascinating novel, rich with cultural experiences and linguistic adventures. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Languages at the Australian National University, she reflects on a journey that began in her teens and has taken her across continents and into diverse fields of study. 

Read more: Anastasia's Journey at ANU

Saturday 16 November, 11am-4pm   

The trailblazer summit will bring together a group of diverse women leaders from the local Canberra and international communities, to share insights, experiences, and wisdom they have learned in their lives and illustrious careers. ANU students get exclusive access to free tickets through the link below. 

Register now: The Trailblazer Summit

Monday 18 November, 5.30-7.30pm

In this lecture, Assistant Governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia Christopher Kent will review some key features of Australia’s financial system and discuss the implications of these for the transmission of monetary policy, financial stability and forward guidance. 

Register now: Financial markets and monetary policy in Australia

Wednesday 20 November, 5-7.30pm 

James Hathaway from the University of Michigan will explore why sexual liberty must come out of the international legal closet. He will discuss why enabling the right to have consensual sex outside the confines of the classic marital, procreative model would afford an opportunity to refurbish the international human rights edifice in a globally inclusive way. 

Register now: Annual Kirby lecture in international law, claiming queer liberty

Saturday 1 February 2025, 9am-4.30pm   

Partake in an immersive journey into the world of spoken Sanskrit. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this summer school is designed to enhance your conversational skills and deepen your understanding of this ancient language.  

Secure your spot now in this exclusive class of 15 students.   

Register now: The fifth Australian spoken Sanskrit summer school

Last week, Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell and other members of the University Executive appeared in front of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee and provided information regarding a range of University matters, including the proposed Renew ANU changes.

Read more: Statement from Vice-Chancellor to Senate Estimates

The ANU Information Security Office is launching an updated Cyber Sense training series featuring ANU alumna and comedian Chris Ryan. You can now access three key modules—Phishing, Protect Your Identity, and Protect Your Devices.

Access these modules through Pulse.

Learn more: Cyber Sense training series

Applications for the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship are now open. Gain access to opportunities beyond the classroom to experience the local culture and build lifelong connections. Scholars will become Asia-capable leaders, with up to $12,250 in funding available. 

Applications close Monday 2 December 2024. 

Learn more: Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship

Best selling author, Peter FitzSimons will be in conversation with Mathew Trinca on his new book The Legend of Albert Jacka: from the brutal shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, the epic story of the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War.  

Enter now for a chance to win one of two copies of FitzSimons' book. Plus have your copy signed on the night of Thursday 21 November. 

The competition closes at noon AEDT on Monday 18 November.

Enter now: Peter FitzSimons 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.