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Strong finish to 2015 Phone Appeal
The University's second annual Phone Appeal finished on a strong note on Saturday 17 October, with nine percent of campaign total being raised on the…
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Passion for cancer research - Ron Parker speaks at the annual donor event
An edited extract of Ron Parker's speech at the 2016 Celebration of Giving: "We all give for different reasons. My passion is for Cancer Research.…
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Dialling a difference
The appeal raised $120,128 in cash and pledged gifts to support ANU, including to The ANU Fund and the Konzo Prevention Fund. The ANU Fund…
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A riff of kindness
Alumnus Stuart Ross reflects on jazz, the kindness of a stranger and his inspiration to give back. I grew up in a small country town called…
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Support rises from the ashes
The ANU community came together in support of the ANU staff members affected by the bushfires that swept through the University's Siding Spring…
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Thank you for your support
Philanthropy is all about people. People giving to causes to improve the wellbeing of our community and each of the lives that contribute to it.…
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Nurturing new ideas
Social and economic forecaster Phil Ruthven knows the value of giving free rein to an inquiring mind. It was almost 50 years ago, during a…
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Industry partnership towards cancer treatment
Professor Ross Stephens knew he was onto something big. Something that could help save thousands of lives. "I already had enough knowledge of the…
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Affirming mental health research
On New Year's Day 2012, ANU Alumnus Brad Carron-Arthur began a life-changing odyssey. Armed with only an eight kilo backpack, determination and a…