News from the VC
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…
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…
VC's update – National Reconciliation Week 2022
Hello everyone, I may be one of the few, but I am enjoying the wintery blast. The snow on the Brindabellas, the frost across the grass and…
VC’s update – Ukraine relief concert and staff survey
Hello everyone It seems we are in for a nasty flu season this year so I would encourage you all to go out and get your flu vaccination. I had mine…
VC's update – 50th anniversary of computing
Hello everyone, Well, we've had our first frosts for the year this week and I think I'll be composting the tomatoes and planting garlic. I…
VC’s update – Melbourne trip and community forums
Hello everyone, I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and a nice rest over the four-day weekend. I ate too much chocolate in Geelong -…
VC's update – vintage, delegations and ANU alumni week
Hello everyone The cold cool wind of the last few days reminds us that we are well and truly into Autumn now. I am getting ready…
VC's update – International Women's Day
Hello everyone Every time I give a talk on the accelerating universe I have to confront the fact that the team I lead that made this discovery…
VC’s update – masks, top uni accolade and reflections
Hello everyone It's been great to be back on campus, particularly that we were able to welcome our 2022 cohort of students at…
VC’s update – some busy weeks on campus
Hello everyone Wow! It has been a busy week on campus and it really feels like we're back. We've had traditional graduations return and it's been…
VC’s update – our soon-to-be busy campus and honours
Hello everyone I hope you're all settling back into work and study for the year ahead. It will be a busy few weeks on campus - something I am…
VC’s update - getting ready for semester one
Hi everyone Happy New Year! I hope everyone has been able to get some downtime. Summer is still here, so I encourage you to make hay while the…
VC’s update – final blog for 2021
Hello everyone This is my final blog for the year! I think it is fair to say that the year certainly wasn't the…
VC’s update – Barbara Miles and outstanding RSB scholars
Hello everyone A magnificent beginning to a green summer that is so different to this time two years ago, when the smoke started…
VC’s update – HEAL conference, Demo Day and Thanksgiving
Hello everyone I have never seen it so green here in Canberra. My vines are already 60cm long, my berries are taking over the world, and the garden…
VC’s update – COP26 and traditional graduations
Hello everyone It's been a hard slog for the last 20 month, but I am increasingly optimistic that we are going to be able to enjoy a transition to a…
VC's update – Minister's campus visit and annual awards
Hello everyone For those of you in the ACT, NSW, and Victoria, I hope you are enjoying some new COVID-safe freedoms. I have never been so excited to…
VC's update – Mental health in an unequal world
This week's blog is written by Professor Naomi Priest This Sunday is World Mental Health Day with this year's theme 'Mental health in an…
VC's update – Julie Bishop reappointed as Chancellor
Hello everyone A big news day! I have lost my Premier - noting I live in NSW, and gained my 13th Science minister in the 9 years and 362 days since…
VC's update – Spring equinox and research breakthroughs
Hello everyone The spring equinox has passed with our days now longer than our nights! My vines have responded to spring and burst their buds…
VC's update – ACLF wrap up and Tech Policy Design Centre
Hello everyone I am looking forward to our 'ANU Holiday' next week on Friday 17 September. A reminder for everyone to please switch off for the day…