The rundown - what you need to know

Passwordless authentication arrives tomorrow (Wednesday 17 August). Here's what you need to know about going passwordless.
We will start setting up for our 2022 ANU Open Day on Thursday 1 September. Please note that some areas of Kambri may be slightly inaccessible during this time. Work will be across Marie Reay, the Cultural Centre and the outdoor areas between North Rd and Tangney Rd.

Keep reading to find out about events, University activities and stories that capture the campus experiences of our community.

Childhood dream brought to life at ANU

PhD candidate Ash Pascale (pictured) from the ANU Department of Materials Physics is pursing her lifelong passion for science. She's navigating cube satellites and how water can be used as a fuel substitute for rockets launched into space.

Read Ash's story

Unboxing a passion for science

Marshmallows and spaghetti may not be the foundation of a delicious dinner, but together they can be used to create a structure strong enough to withstand the weight of a couple of textbooks.

That's the premise of the spaghetti marshmallow construction challenge, one of 16 experiments ANU has sent to schools to celebrate National Science Week.

The STEM boxes initiative was created in 2020 by the ANU College of Science as a way to engage high school students with science during the pandemic-induced switch to remote learning.

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Events & activities

Experiencing the Universe through an Indigenous View

Tonight (Tuesday 16 August), 7–8pm
Experience the skies in a new way - through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science composed to music.
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Canberra Women of Science and Art

Tomorrow (Wednesday 17 August), 12.30–1.30pm
Meet a diverse group of amazing Canberran women working in or inspired by science, tech, engineering, art and maths (STEAM).
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The science of psychology

Thursday 18 August, 4–6pm
Join us in Gather Town (an online interactive world) for National Science Week, to engage with the science of psychology. Meet our psychology researchers to learn about the varied issues they explore, such as climate change, COVID and social media.
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Rainbows in science

Friday 19 August, 4–8pm
Come along and meet LGBTQIA+ scientists and allies from ANU and beyond. Experience a range of colourful STEMonstrations from a variety of science disciplines (Earth sciences, environmental sciences, biology, physics, and medicine).
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In conversation with James Curran

Monday 22 August, 6–7pm
James Curran will be in conversation with John McCarthy on James's new book Australia's China Odyssey. From Euphoria to Fear.
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Higher Degree by Research | Season One Exhibition One

Wednesday 24 August – Thursday 1 September
Higher Degree by Research Candidates, Michele England and Anne-Marie Jean, present their exhibitions in the School of Art & Design Gallery.
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For all the latest events and activities happening across campus, go to anu.edu.au/events and follow us on Twitter @ANU_Events. Catch up on past events at soundcloud.com/experience_anu and ANU TV on YouTube.

Why lovers of period drama are roasting the latest Austen adaptation

ANU honours student Claire Watson and Director of the ANU Research School of the Humanities and the Arts, Professor Kate Mitchell, unpack why the Netflix adaptation of Persuasion has been panned by critics and viewers alike.

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Have your say in the 2022 Student Experience Survey

The Student Experience Survey (SES) is your chance to have your say about what it’s like being a higher education student in Australia today.

The Institutional Research team is preparing for the 2022 SES. ANU coursework students will receive invites by email on Thursday 28 August.

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