The 2023 ANU Report to Donors celebrates the generosity of our donor and volunteer community, and the many ways in which it contributes to the University. We hope you enjoy reading this collection of inspiring stories that demonstrate the importance and impact of philanthropy.
Cover story: ANU Glass Workshop
An ANU School of Art and Design student working in the world-renowned ANU Glass Workshop, creating a prototype of the ANU Vice-Chancellor's Award. In 2023, thanks to the Christine and Stephen Procter Fellowship, internationally acclaimed glass artist Alexander Rosenberg was able to travel to Australia to share his knowledge and passion with students at ANU.
Learn more about how our donor community has supported The ANU School of Art and Design by reading that story and others.
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Message from the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
Thank you for being a valued member of our philanthropic community at The Australian National University (ANU).
$10 million funding boost for Australia’s future Indigenous leaders
Designed and led by Australia’s top Indigenous educators, the Kambri Scholars Program is empowering Indigenous youth across the country to embrace life-changing education at ANU.
Engineering students advance humanitarian solutions
Advancements in technology and engineering often remain out of reach for the most vulnerable communities.
McMichael Award empowers climate health research
In a world grappling with escalating climate crises, the McMichael Award at ANU continues to drive essential climate health research.
The world’s most extraordinary birds
Australia is home to 800 species of some of the world’s most extraordinary birds, with 370 of those found nowhere else on earth.
Protecting our forests and communities
In recent years, devastating bushfires have ravaged landscapes, destroyed homes, and threatened lives across Australia.
Personalised medicine brings healing and hope
One in 10 Australians are affected by immune-mediated disease, and often immune-suppressing treatments make patients more unwell than the disease.
Staff exemplify the ANU community spirit
The ANU Staff Relief Fund was established in 2020 in response to the financial insecurity caused for staff by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helping families in times of crisis
The Australian bushfires of 2019-2020 were a fearful time for many, especially for expecting mothers who were unsure how the exposure to smoke and stress would affect their unborn bab
2022 Giving by numbers
Philanthropy has been vital to The Australian National University (ANU) working towards a better future for students, Australia and the world. Our…
Coming together to change the future
The power of The Australian National University (ANU) to help change our world for the better lies in the shared passion and commitment of the…
Support for medical research a fitting tribute
The John Buckingham Research Project Prize and the John Buckingham Research Project Awards pay tribute to one of Canberra's most beloved and…
Bootes Foundation recognised for medical research impact
The Gretel and Gordon Bootes Medical Research and Education Foundation (Bootes Foundation) has continued their incredible impact on early-career…
Boost for bushfire research in memory of Peter Brooke
On 18 January 2003, Canberra experienced the most devastating bushfire in its history. Catastrophic conditions created a firestorm that destroyed…
Revolutionising Engineering: The Bill Hickson Scholarship
The Bill Hickson and Engineers Australia Scholarship for the Master of Applied Cybernetics is more than a scholarship, it is a transformative…
Philanthropy preserves the past and unlocks new futures
John and Elizabeth (Liz) Baker's long-standing relationship with The Australian National University (ANU) dates back to 1970, when John received a…
Alumni in the UK join forces to change a life
The London Alumni Scholarship exemplifies the power of community, with alumni coming together to provide a life-changing scholarship for a deserving…
Enhancing engagement in the Indian Ocean region
The Indian Ocean region has the potential to be the next global economic powerhouse, and the Sid and Fiona Myer Foundation is making sure Australia…
The enduring legacy of Christine Whitworth Roach
This year brought the sad news of the passing of Christine Whitworth Roach, a treasured member of The Australian National University (ANU) donor…
Making a lasting impact: Xiang Li's bequest journey
The Australian National University (ANU) alumna Xiang Li is a proud participant in the ANU Springbank Circle. Her journey to leaving a bequest is…
Alumni volunteers expand global reach and impact
The Australian National University (ANU) alumni have shown that distance is no obstacle when it comes to giving back to their alma mater, as they…
From student to change-maker: a volunteer's journey
The dedicated volunteer community at The Australian National University (ANU) embodies the true meaning of giving back, demonstrating that…
The ANU philanthropic community reunites
After three years of COVID-19 halting in-person events, 2022 provided the long-awaited opportunity for the donor and volunteer community at The…
