News from the VC
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. …
VC's Update - The Growth Summit and Brian's vintage
Hello everyone, I've just got back from Geneva where I attended the 2023 Growth Summit at the World Economic Forum (WEF). I realise there is a…
VC's update – COVID, CAAL and Murru Waaruu
Hello everyone,Autumn is my favourite time of year, and 2023 is not letting us down. Just as well, because after the coldest and wettest spring and…
From the Vice-Chancellor – Voice to Parliament
Hello everyone I'm delighted to be able to share with you some important news from Friday's Council meeting. Our Council has issued a…
VC's Update – Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Hello everyone, The heat of Open Day weekend seems to have now receded. It was our biggest one yet and I've been told almost 5000 future…
VC’s Update – ST Lee, snapshot presentations and (pi)e
Hi everyone, It's great to be back after a fast and furious trip to India. I was part of the Australian education delegation…
VC’s Update – Royal visit, parliamentarians and O-Week
Hi everyone, Students and Summer have finally arrived on campus this week, and I am loving walking around and feeling all the activity. …
VC’s Blog – stepping down; international students return
Hi everyone, As you may have seen at my State of the University address, I have announced my intention to finish up as Vice-Chancellor at the…
VC’s Update – Grads, TikTok trends and Staff Party
Hi everyone, This is my favourite time of the year - with graduands (more than 2,000!) having their chance to walk across the stage…
VC’s Update – Pay increase and the Universities Accord
Hi everyone, I am writing this blog to announce some good news for our community - and after a tough couple of years, everyone needs a positive end…
VC's Update - Awards and Thanksgiving turkey
Hi everyone, I am still recovering from last night's Thanksgiving dinner. VC duties kept me very busy for the day, and so for the first time…
VC’s Update – REECon, ARC Centres and VC Garden Party
Hi everyone, Today marks 104 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. It's a reminder that peace is a historical…
VC's Update – Gandaywarra and draft RAP
Hello everyone, It seems La Niña continues to do its work at keeping things wet, but I was lucky to have a semi-dry day for a day of…
VC’s Update – Mask mandate update and enterprise sessions
Hi everyone, I am writing to you from the United States, where I have made my first trip in three years. I have been to NASA, had meetings at…
VC’s Update – The Wizards of Oz and launching meta-optics
Hi everyone, The ACT Government has announced the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and relaxed restrictions across the Territory…
VC’s Update – HDR stipend increase and Kioloa reopens
Hi everyone, As announced by the Prime Minister, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Thursday 22 September will be a day of national…
VC’s Update – BE ALERT! Scam warning, wine and 3MT
Hi everyone, Before I dive into the lighter side of this fortnight in my blog, it has come to my attention that a sophisticated financial…
VC's Update - international travel and President Zelenskky
Hi everyone, After five days of summer in Korea my system is somewhat shocked by the cold and wet weather. But I can see my peach buds…
VC’s update – President Zelenskyy’s address to ANU students
Hello everyone, I really enjoyed what has been a very busy week with everyone back on campus. I hope everyone has settled back and…
VC’s Update – July Graduations and MoU with CDU
Hello everyone It has been invigorating to have our new cohort of Graduates in their caps and gowns across campus this week. I have…
VC’s update – Marramarra Murru and 75th closing celebrations
Hello everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the lull before Semester 2 starts. I am currently in Germany for the 71st Lindau Nobel…