Students who are completing their program at the end of Semester 2 2024 have until Friday 22 November to respond to their invitation via ISIS to attend the February 2025 graduation ceremony. 

Students can select  ‘In Absentia’ and will have an opportunity to collect a hard copy of their testamur and have photos taken in academic regalia in December 2024.

Learn more: 2025 February Graduation Ceremonies

Image: Dexter Todd and Oliver Bagin

Tech entrepreneurs Dexter Todd and Oliver Bagin have launched Bardar, an app that provides real time data on clubs and surrounding nightlife, ensuring we no longer have to cough up an entry fee or wait in lengthy lines for a DJ playing tragic hits from the 80s to an empty club. 

Read more: ANU students have an app for that

Image: The CSO building

Join Mount Stromlo astronomer and Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor Brian Schmidt, in conversation with the ABC's Annabel Crabb, on a journey through 100 years of Mount Stromlo Observatory. 

Register now: 100 years of Mount Stromlo Observatory 

Thursday 21 November, 5.30 – 7pm 

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Department of International Relations, located within the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU. This lecture is part of a series that will explore the complex relationship between Indigenous peoples and the military, examining the historical context of exclusion and contemporary efforts to recognize Indigenous service and increase participation. 

Register now: Defence Indigenous Engagement

Monday 25 – Tuesday 26 November, 8.30am-12.30pm   

The ANU Crawford School of Public Policy's China Economy Program will host the 24th annual China Update. This event will bring together top academics, policymakers, and government officials to discuss the latest research on the Chinese economy. 

Register now: China Update 2024  

Wednesday 27 November, 2-4pm 

The 2024 Research Infrastructure Expo, hosted by ANU Research Initiatives and Infrastructure team, is an exciting opportunity for university staff, researchers, students, government and industry partners to discover the diverse capabilities and engage with the amazing work happening in the ANU research infrastructure ecosystem.  

Register now: ANU Research Infrastructure Expo 

Thursday 28 November, 4-6.30pm 

Join the ANU South Asia Research Institute for a screening of Nun Other Than. This film tells the story in the immediate aftermath of the Sri Lankan insurrection of 1971.  The insurgent political party was incarcerated and some Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna activists made attempts to revive their movement.  

Following the screening, there will be a conversation with the film's director, Udan Fernando. 

Register now: Nun Other Than film screening and Q&A 

Monday 2 December, 1.30-3pm 

In this seminar hosted by the Australian Centre on China in the World, Oriana Skylar from Stanford University will discuss how thirty years ago, the idea that China could challenge the United States economically, globally, and militarily seemed unfathomable. Yet today, China is considered another great power in the international system. This lecture explores how China built power, from a weaker resource position in an international system that was dominated by the U.S. 

Register now: How China Became a Great Power 

Image: Bartholomaeus first from left, Brettell third from left. Photo credit: NADC/Salty Dingo.

Two members of our ANU community have been announced as the ACT’s Australians of the Year for 2025.

For his ability to drive change and inspire others, 21-year-old artist and current ANU student Daniel Bartholomaeus has been recognised as the 2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year.

The neurodiversity advocate is harnessing art and his lived experiences to narrow the gap between the neurotypical and neurodiverse communities, and to pave the way for individuals with different abilities.

ANU alumna Vanessa Brettell has been named the 2025 ACT Local Hero alongside Hannah Costello for their eatery, Café Stepping Stone, which employs some of the most vulnerable within our communities.

Through utilising the power of hospitality, the duo is empowering culturally and linguistically diverse women to help them enter or return to the workforce.

Daniel and Vanessa are now being considered by the National Australia Day Council Board for the national awards which will be presented on January 25th, 2025.

Congratulations to both Daniel and Vanessa for their achievements!

The new Human Research Ethics Training Course is now available. This training ensures ANU Research staff and Students understand the key ethical principles from the National Statement on Ethical conduct in Human Research. By participating in the training, you will support the University’s commitment to high quality, ethical research.  It also guides you through key ethical concerns and provides additional resources to navigate the ethics process.  

ANU students and higher degree by research candidates, Masters and Honours students can access the training course using Wattle.

 For any queries, please contact the ethics team at human.ethics.officier@anu.edu.au. 

Learn more: Human Research Ethics Training 

Help is available if you need it. If you are dealing with a personal or University-related issue, 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.