News from the VC
VC’s Update: 2025 election
Hi everyone,So we had an election over the weekend, and whilst there are still some seats to be confirmed, it is clear that Australia has made a…
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…
VC's update – ¾«¶«´«Ã½app 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…