Image credit: Vinh Lu

The Australian Public Service (APS) First Nations Graduate Certificate of Management, co-designed by ANU College of Business and Economics and the National Indigenous Australians Agency, has won the Australian Business Deans Council Award for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. This bespoke program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander APS employees by addressing barriers to career progression through culturally safe learning, academic support, and mentoring, participants gain essential management skills, fostering professional growth and a sense of belonging in the APS workforce. 

Read more: National accolade for the APS First Nations Management Program

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence provides a visionary blueprint for achieving gender equality everywhere. The annual campaign commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day. 

In solidarity with the 16 Days of Activism, we want to share the University’s Sexual Violence Prevention Toolkit, which provides a practical guide on how to implement change to combat the pervasiveness of sexual violence locally. 

Read more: The University’s Sexual Violence Prevention Toolkit

The University has detected an increase in the submission of fraudulent (fake or falsified) documents submitted by students for processes such as Late Withdrawal, Extenuating Circumstances Applications (ECA), program leave, and reduced study load.

If you find yourself in a difficult situation, it may be tempting to find an ‘easy solution’ and resort to fraudulent conduct. However, the consequences can be serious if you are found to breach ANU Rules, policies and procedures or the law. Please reach out to ANU support services for assistance if you find yourself in a difficult situation.

For more information about document fraud and where to obtain genuine documentation and support, please visit our website.

Learn more: Fraud Awareness

Glass artist Isobel Waters with her work at 2024 Grad Show. Image credit: Jamie Kidston /ANU

The journey of an artist is as much about discovery as it is about creation. On Campus had the pleasure of speaking with two graduating artists, Isobel Waters and Liv Kidston, both of whom are preparing to graduate after completing their Bachelor of Visual Arts degrees. Their works in glass and textiles reflect deeply personal explorations of materiality, memory, and storytelling and is currently on display at the 2024 Graduating Exhibition.  

See Isobel and Liv’s work as well as the exceptional work of the other 57 graduates at the  ANU School of Art & Design 2024 Graduating Exhibition. This dynamic exhibition marks the culmination of years of dedication from the newest wave of artists and designers. Open daily from 10am–4pm, 30 November–8 December.  

Read more: ANU School of Art & Design graduating artists

Saturday 7 December, 6-9pm

Join the National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) for their annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating this year’s participants and announcing winners across seven categories.

In collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Institute, winners of the Indonesian Studies Awards will also be revealed. Celebrate Indonesian language, culture, food, and innovation while supporting NAILA's mission to promote Indonesian language learning in Australia.

Register now: 2024 NAILA Awards Ceremony

Sunday 8 December, 4-5pm

Join the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) on the Kambri Lawns for an afternoon of exceptional music and witness why the AGC is celebrated for their inspirational and uplifting performances. It's not just a concert; it's a celebration of music, youth, and the enduring spirit of Australia.

A true recognition of the choir’s success in their selection by Qantas to represent the ‘Sprit of Australia’ since 1998 in the hugely successful ‘I Still Call Australia Home’ advertising campaigns, which have captured the hearts of the nation.

Register now: Australian Girls Choir

Monday 9 December, 5.30-7pm 

The field of International Relations (IR) often looks on the world today as it was in the past. Rarely has IR prioritised research that considers the field’s future. Bold new research innovations challenge IR to ask a series of fundamental questions about itself. In this lecture hosted by the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Christine Sylvester, Political Science Professor at the University of Connecticut and Professorial Affiliate of the School of Global Studies at Gothenburg University will discuss the changes of mythology and research design in the IR realm. 

This lecture will be chaired by Dr Sian Troath from the Department of International Relations at the ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs 

Register now: The future of doing International Relations differently 

Thursday 12 December, 5-6pm 

Japan finds itself at a critical crossroads. With recent leadership changes, rising defense expenditure and a challenging strategic environment, Japan is reshaping its strategic posture.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency raises questions about the U.S.- Japan alliance. Against this backdrop, the Australia- Japan security partnership grows in importance. Four Japanese experts will discuss these developments and their implications for Indo-Pacific security and the evolving alliance. 

Register now: Japan's new foreign and security policy directions 

Image: Safeguard and Euratom Inspectors. Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA

The Australian National University and Charles Sturt University, in partnership with the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, have announced the design and delivery of Australia’s first tertiary qualification program in non-proliferation nuclear safeguards. 

This program will strengthen and uplift nuclear safeguards expertise in a complex world. It will educate and credential professionals with backgrounds ranging from science and engineering through to law, public policy and social science to apply and strengthen International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. 

The new Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Security and Safeguards begins in Semester 1, 2025. 

Read more: ANU facilitates Australia’s first tertiary qualification in nuclear safeguards

ANU was recognised for its exceptional environmental initiatives in the Australasian Green Gown Awards. The ANU Carbon Smart Travel Program won the highly commended award in the climate action category, highlighting the program’s comprehensive approach to supporting organisational change and empowering communities to reduce emissions from travel.  

Of the four finalists in this category, two ANU programs were recognised. Alongside the travel program, our work to transition our campus buildings to carbon-neutral heating was also a finalist for this award. 

Read more: ANU recognised in climate action awards

On Tuesday 17 December, three part-time doctors from the ANU Medical Centre, Dr Tedeschi, Dr Craig Corr and Dr Phillip Hope, will retire. They have provided care for the ANU community for many years, some over 20. Their last appointments will be on Friday 14 December – subject to availability. 

The University and its community thank them for their dedication to ANU student wellbeing and support and wish them all the best in their retirement.  

The Medical Centre has been actively looking for new doctors to join our team. Due to a nationwide shortage of GPs, there may be delays in filling these roles.  

The Medical Centre will be impacted in several ways from Tuesday 17 December, including: 

- Capacity to provide appointments will be significantly reduced, 

- Some appointment types will be temporarily unavailable until new doctors are recruited. These include Mental Health Care Plans and Worker’s Compensation Claims. 

The Nurse Practitioner roles will not be impacted by these changes. Nurse Practitioners can provide most services listed on our site, excluding pregnancy/ante-natal care, Mental Health Care Plans and Worker’s Compensation Claims.  

We recommend that before returning to ANU for semester commencement in 2025 all staff and students with ongoing medical needs seek a GP to get a six-month supply of any regular medications, and to have any other medical needs met, including documentation or supporting letters. If you require a Mental Health Plan or Worker’s Compensation Claim for the 2025 academic year, please plan accordingly by seeing a local/alternative GP.

As many of you may be aware, the ANU community has been impacted over the last three months by a sharp increase in bike and e-scooter thefts around campus. This has resulted in personal loss as well as repeated property damage to many of the University’s bike cages. The ANU UniSafe team has been conducting high visibility and increased patrols of the bike storage areas to deter bike thefts and have successfully intervened and prevented a theft in progress on several occasions. They have also been working closely with ACT Policing, who have conducted a crime targeting operation on bike thefts at ANU. 

ACT Policing are currently investigating all reported theft matters and are anticipating arrests being made in the near future. Should any Students or staff have any further information that may assist ACT Policing with this investigation, please provide it via Crime Stoppers, via the ACT Policing website (www. police.act.gov.au) or dialling 131 444. 

While bike theft will always be a risk around campus due to our location and open campus, Campus Environment (previously the Facilities and Services Division) is currently undertaking scoping work to increase the security of the bike cages moving forwards. Please continue to be vigilant when accessing the bike cages and ensure you are not tailgated in, that doors are properly closed upon exiting, and always securely lock your bike with a high-quality cut resistant bike lock. Any suspicious people or activity should always be reported to the ANU UniSafe team on 6125 2249 as soon as possible. 

From Monday 2 December, the University will commence the removal of Pay & Display parking machines. These machines will be replaced with 3-hour (3P) Touch n Go virtual meters that link to the new virtual PayStay parking system, learn more about PayStay parking here.  

On Monday 9 December, instructional signs for Paystay parking will be installed. During the transition period from Monday 2 December to Monday 9 December, no infringement notices will be issued in these zones. Infringements will still apply in Permit parking zones.  

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.