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On Campus
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Student edition
Tuesday 12 July
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The rundown - information you need at a glance
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- It's a busy time on campus this week. Congratulations to our students who are graduating! We sat down with some of our graduands who have shared their time at ANU and what's next on their journey. You can read their stories below.
- A new ANU Library management system is launching in August. It will provide better access to the collection and offer greater support for education in the University. Find out more
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Never underestimate the importance of medical research
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On Thursday, Ainsley Davies, Kristy Kwong and Fei-Ju Li (pictured above) will graduate from the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) with a PhD.
For all three of them, this achievement has been a long time coming.
Their doctoral research primarily focuses on genetic immune disorders and investigates which gene malfunctions cause various diseases in patients.
“You quickly realise that the work you are doing can change lives,” Ainsley says. |
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The power of academic community
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Samuel Blanch will graduate with a PhD from the ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS) later this week.
For Sam, his graduation is the result of many years of hard work, perseverance, and most importantly, the trust and support of colleagues and supervisors.
Keep reading |
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Onto the next chapter
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On the occasion of his graduation, Max Cleversley reflects how attending ANU was one of the best decisions he’s ever made.
While it is bittersweet for Max to be finishing his undergraduate journey, he is looking forward to the next chapter.
Read more |
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Champion of Indigenous education made professor
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Director of the ANU Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre Anne Martin has been appointed to the position of Professor in the Practice of Indigenous Advancement.
This is the first role of its kind at ANU.
Professor Martin will hold the new title, as well as maintain her role as Director of the Tjabal Centre.
A proud Yuin woman of the New South Wales South Coast, Professor Martin has been a long-time advocate, mentor and driver of enhanced education outcomes for First Nations students. |
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75th Anniversary Debate: University of the future
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| To mark the closing week of the University's 75th anniversary celebrations, a distinguished panel will come together to discuss the future of universities, how ANU and other universities will look, and how the higher education sector meets the needs for a rapidly changing world. |
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Events & activities
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In conversation with Carolyn Holbrook, Joan Beaumont and Frank Bongiorno
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Wednesday 20 July, 6-7pm
Eminent historians, Dr Carolyn Holbrook, Professor Emerita Joan Beaumont and Professor Frank Bongiorno, will be in conversation on Lessons from History - a collection of essays addressing Australia's greatest challenges. Professor Rae Frances will Chair the panel.
Register now |
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Deepening the Australia-Indonesia relationship through study abroad & research collaboration
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Thursday 21 July, 2.30-4pm
This webinar will examine four stories of success from ANU alumni who have been engaged in strengthening the Australia-Indonesia relationship. It will highlight the course options available to current ANU students for exchange programs, intensive study tours in-country/virtually, and research opportunities for postgraduate students from both Australia and Indonesia.
Register now |
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The viral magic behind the Gentleminions TikTok trend
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Well-dressed youths around the world are flocking to theatres to attend screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru as part of the latest social media trend.
The phenomenon began after Sydney teenager Bill Hirst shared a Tiktok of his mates watching the Despicable Me prequel in their best suits.
After being reposted on the official Minions TikTok account, the video has gone viral, racking up more than 36 million views and sparking a global wave of #gentleminions.
Dr Jenny Davis from the ANU School of Sociology says it's rarely obvious why anything goes viral, and that's often part of the magic. |
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ANU75 photo competition winners revealed
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This week we are featuring the work of Luke Adams, first runner-up in the Landscape category.
Luke captioned the photo: “I was amazed to find that ANU was nestled amongst so many trees, when I arrived it was like I was studying within a forest.
“Since it seems impossible to escape the gaze of the Telstra Tower wherever you are on campus, I wanted a photo that clearly showed Canberra’s iconic building as well as ANU connectedness to the environment.
“When I was flying the drone a giggle of galahs flew straight towards me and since you can hear them squark all the time, I thought they made a nice addition to the picture.”
Congratulations again, Luke! |
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Apply now for CBE’s Special Industry Project (SIP)
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Calling all ANU undergraduate students! Take on a consulting role through CBE’s work-integrated learning course, SIP. Be mentored by industry-professionals and work in teams to devise the best solution to a business case for CSIRO.
This is a for-credit opportunity. Applications close Wednesday 20 July.
Apply now |
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ANU Community Connect Launch
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Join us for lunch on Wednesday 20 July to celebrate the launch of ANU Community Connect.
ANU Community Connect provides a safe and welcoming space for all students to access support and connections within the ANU community, including a no-cost food pantry and share the dignity vending machine.
Register now |
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ANU Gender Equity Plan Focus Groups - Volunteer Expression of Interest
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The ANU Gender Equity Plan Taskforce, supported by the ANU Equity and Belonging team, are running a series of focus groups to better understand the current state of gender equity at ANU and to inform the development of a University-wide Gender Equity Plan.
The topics will include transgender and gender diverse experiences, manager/supervisor experiences of operationalising gender equity, experiences of caregivers and parents, and career and study progression.
For more information including dates, and to express your interest as a volunteer participant, please use this form.
The form will close on Sunday 24 July. |
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A window to our past
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Lennox House’s (pictured) ANU story began as low cost student housing in 1960. It was first built as Bachelors Quarters in 1911 for early transferees to Canberra’s administration and planning services.
The House was part of the precinct defined by what was known as Old Canberra House. Soon after, it became the official residence of the first Commissioner of the Federal Capital Commission and was then home for the British High Commissioner. Today, it is part of the Crawford School.
Lennox House was also the site for the first community-based, low-cost child care facility on ANU campus.
Check out this story and others from our past at ANU Explorer. |
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