News from the VC

School of Art and Design building at the Australian National University.

VC's update: Ongoing conversations

Hi everyone, I’ve been returning gradually from sick leave and want to acknowledge some of the statements made at the governance inquiry last…

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Kambri, ANU Campus, Acton
02
Jan
2025

Welcome back to 2025

Dear colleagues,  I hope you have had some time with friends, family and those who are important to you. The end of year period is always a good…

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Lake on campus
17
Dec
2024

VC message - end of year

*This message was included in the Tuesday 17 December 2024 edition of the On Campus newsletter. Hi everyone As we round out 2024, I wanted…

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Daley Road, Acton
13
Nov
2024

Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Hi everyone,As the Chief People Officer advised in her email to all staff last Friday, further information on the proposed variation to the ANU…

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Campus foliage
12
Nov
2024

Message from the VC: Pause on our end-of-year Garden Party for 2024

*This message was included in the Tuesday 12 November 2024 edition of the On Campus newsletter. The University has made the decision to suspend…

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Kambri, ANU Campus, Acton
08
Nov
2024

ANU at Senate Estimates last night

Dear members of the ANU community,Last night, ANU appeared at the Senate Education & Employment References Committee Estimates hearing. This is…

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The Australian National University (ANU) Acton Campus
22
Oct
2024

End-of-year shutdown dates

*This message was included in the Tuesday 22 October 2024 edition of the On Campus newsletter. On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the University…

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ANU central
17
Oct
2024

Update on Renew ANU consultation

Hi everyone,     As we continue to work towards our stated target of reducing our cost base by $250 million by 1 January 2026, I want…

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Kambri, ANU Campus, Acton
15
Oct
2024

Update from the VC

Hi everyone,Thank you to everyone who has made the time to engage with the various Renew ANU College and Portfolio townhall meetings and for your…

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Fellows oval, ANU.
03
Oct
2024

VC's student update - Announcement regarding ANU realignment: Renew ANU

Dear students,As Australia’s national university, our purpose is to serve the nation through transformational research and education. For us to…

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Daley Road, Acton
17
Sep
2024

Executive appointment - Chief Operating Officer

Hi everyone,I am delighted to announce that after a competitive global search, we have appointed Jonathan Churchill to the role of Chief Operating…

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ANU sign
20
Aug
2024

VC's Update - Shaping our future

Hi everyone,I wanted to provide some updates to the community following the August ANU Council meeting where I had the opportunity to brief Council…

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Autumn Colour leaves on wall
05
Jul
2024

VC's Update - 6 months into the role

Today marks six months since I became Vice-Chancellor. It's been an opportunity to learn more about this place and why we are all here. ANU…

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Kambri and lake
10
May
2024

VC's Update - The community we value

In recent weeks, our campus has witnessed the encampment protest in Kambri in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and student movements around…

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Kambri, ANU Campus, Acton
27
Mar
2024

Introducing our new Provost and Senior Vice-President

Hi everyone, I’m delighted to share that after a competitive, international recruitment process we have appointed Professor Rebekah Brown to the…

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Three gilded gum leaves
31
Jan
2024

VC's Update - All that glitters...

It’s been a month since I started in this new job and, #spoileralert, it has been a steep learning curve. Like all new jobs, it has come with…

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A hard hat on a table, with two handwritten notes placed in front of it.
19
Jan
2024

VC's Update - Hard hat required

 I am sitting in my new office and the sun is shining out the window, which does feel like a welcome surprise. It’s been a busy day up here on…

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08
Jan
2024

VC's Update - Welcome back to ANU

Hi everyone,Happy new year and welcome back to ANU. For me, the new year has brought a new role, as our Vice-Chancellor, which is both daunting and…

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A gift of art by Jesse Martin for Brian
18
Dec
2023

VC's Update - 'Twas the night before my annual 'end of year' video…

Hello everyone,Firstly, I’d like to say thank you to all the staff who turned out to celebrate with me at the End of Year Awards and Garden Party…

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A toast to Brian
01
Dec
2023

VC's Update - 2023 Alumni Awards and Highly Cited Researchers

Hello everyone,It’s the first of December and so it is officially the final stretch of my tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the ANU. Although I am busily…

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Vice-Chancellor, the Hon Andrew Giles and guests at the ANU Migration Update.
17
Nov
2023

VC's Update - A fortnight of 'missions accomplished'

Hi everyone,It has been a busy and interesting couple of weeks, and I have been to a series of great events which in different ways have shown how we…

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