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Student Edition
Tuesday 3 February
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU students.
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Image: We congratulate all students graduating this week. Photo: Jamie Kidston/ANU.
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The rundown – information you need at a glance
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- Don't forget to the 2026 ANU Commencement Address.
- O-Week is almost here. Explore events and register via the .
- Graduations continue this week! Graduation merchandise is available on Joplin Lane.
- Reminder: ANU is a smoke-free campus, with all smoking products prohibited under the .
- Please be aware of increased traffic on campus due to the start of the new academic year.
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Image: Helping new students settle into their new Canberra homes with free airport transfers. Photo: ANU Student Life.
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Canberra Airport shuttle service
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Flying into Canberra for semester 1? New international and domestic students can access the free ANU Canberra pick-up service from the airport between Friday 13 – Sunday 15 February, 9.30am–3pm.
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Image: The service uses a 49-seat, wheelchair accessible bus and is available to anyone on campus. Image: Photo: ANU Green.
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Free campus bus supports sustainable commuting
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From 9 February, ANU is trialling a bus service to make getting around campus easier, more accessible and sustainable.
During the initial six-month trial, buses will operate on weekdays (excluding public holidays), between 7.30am–7.30pm, running every 20 minutes and stopping at Rimmer, Alinga, Marcus Clarke and Liversidge Streets and Daley and Garran Roads.
Infrastructure upgrades to ensure wheelchair accessibility at all stops will be completed during the first week of operation.
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Image: Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Rebekah Brown celebrates with Kayleigh Sleath and Kim Jackson at Llewellyn Hall. Image: Photo: jamie Kidston/ANU.
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Kayleigh Sleath received her ANU Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) last Friday. Kayleigh is the first Kim Jackson Scholar to graduate and her timing could not have been better. On the same day, Executive Leader and ANU alumna Kim Jackson was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters, recognising her contribution to the University and her commitment to advancing access to education in STEM through the Kim Jackson Scholarship.
What a fabulous Friday. Congratulations, Kim and Kayleigh.
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Image: Located in the ANU Kambri District, the Badger & Co Pub buzzes with a live recording of Democracy Sausage. Photo: jamie Kidston/ANU.
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Anatomy of a conservative crisis
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In this episode of , political scientist Dr Jill Sheppard unpacks coalition infighting and conservative divisions.
The University's long-running politics podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at Australian politics in a relaxed, conversational format.
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Image: Professor Tim Senden (left) stands with Honorary Professor Brian Robson (right) to recognise Robson's 65-year legacy at GTVÄÐͬ. Photo: ANU Advancement.
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Honorary Professor Brian Robson establishes Theoretical Physics Award
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Honorary Professor Brian Robson’s name is synonymous with Theoretical Physics at GTVÄÐͬ. His career has spanned nuclear theory, particle physics and cosmology: shaping a generation of researchers.
Now in retirement, his impact continues through a philanthropic gift, establishing the Brian Robson Award in Theoretical Physics. “My whole idea by donating is to try and bring back more theoretical physics,” he says.
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Engaged Research and Impact Strategy implementation design workshop #2
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Monday 9 February, 12.30–2pm
This workshop series is focused on co-designing practical activities to implement the .
Open to all ANU staff and students, this session invites participation in shaping the Strategy’s delivery.
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Thursday 12 February, 9.30am–12pm
The 2026 ANU Climate Update will explore Australia’s climate challenges in 2025, most notably the simultaneous flooding in northern regions and drought in southern regions.
This update will focus on adaptation, using the latest data, research and perspectives from leading experts, and how we can shape our response to this rapidly evolving challenge.
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Meet the author – Michelle Grattan, John Halligan and John Hawkins
Tuesday 3 February, 6–7pm
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Meet the author – Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Tuesday 24 February, 6–7pm
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Research Ethics drop-in sessions
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Planning future research requiring ethics approval? The Ethics Office will hold fortnightly drop‑in sessions throughout 2026.
Find dates and more information on the
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Image: Warrick remembers attending many lectures in the Manning Clark Centre. Photo: Warrick Schofield.
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Scene on our campus: Long hall
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This week’s picture comes from Warrick Schofield from the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
“After finishing university and not visiting the main campus for several years, I came across this familiar corridor,” said Warrick. “It was interesting stepping into a place that felt both different and familiar, yet still somehow settled in, like it had been this way forever.”
Got a photo to share? .
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In On Campus next week...
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- Orientation week tips.
- New cafe opening on campus.
- Sustainability tips for 2026.
- a floral Scene on our campus.
- and more...
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Help is available if you need it. If you are dealing with a personal or university-related issue, ANU encourages you to seek support through the Student Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.
You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.
For life threatening emergencies first call 000 (or 0000 if dialing from an internal phone), then call ANU Security at (02) 6125 2249
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The Australian National University, Canberra
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The Australian National University acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
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