Message from Professor Ian Anderson AO, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student and University Experience)

You will have seen the Vice-Chancellor's blog last Friday about the graduated return to campus, and I know many of you have seen the stages of return on the website. Some students will begin returning to campus from June 2 to make use of the specialised facilities on campus, such as laboratories and studios.

Subject to any community outbreaks, ANU will resume some teaching on campus from 27 July where CovidSafe arrangements can be adhered to, while continuing remote learning for students who are unable to return to campus. In Semester 2, 2020 we will have both on campus and remote learning and no student will be disadvantaged because of your location. You will receive more information from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) about Semester 2 teaching in coming weeks.

» Read DVC's full message here

A COVID safe return to campus

The University's Return to Campus Taskforce has created a graduated system for our return to campus.

Information about the activities to ensure a CovidSafe campus is available here.

» More information here

Student Wellbeing and Remote Learning (SWiRL) survey

Provide feedback on your experience of learning remotely to help ANU plan the path beyond COVID-19. The Student Wellbeing and Remote Learning (SWiRL) survey is now open, and will close on Friday 5 June.

» More information here

Virtual Information Commons

Through the new Virtual Information Commons, you can access any program available on campus computers from your home computer.

» More information

Library access

All ANU campus libraries will be open from Tuesday 2 June.

ANU Library and Archives staff will be available to answer your questions and provide assistance.

Social distancing requirements must be maintained when using the libraries.

» Library opening hours

Sport, gyms and the pool

The pool will be reopening this Saturday 23 May, as will all outdoor ovals, tennis courts, the boat shed and the sailing boat shed.

Users of these facilities must follow strict COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene guidelines.

Indoor gyms on campus will remain closed.

» Sport, gym and pool FAQs

Financial assistance

If you're experiencing financial stress you can apply for a grant to cover costs associated with accommodation, travel, grocery, medical, textbook and educational IT resources.

» More information

Reminders

If you are feeling worried, anxious or need some support, please make use of the various support services available to the ANU Community.

New wellness resources have been added to the website. These include financial, mental, physical, social and spiritual wellness, and resources for parents and carers.