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Statement from ANUSA on the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor

 

Students have long lost confidence in university leadership after a year of cuts under RenewANU has left our community in crisis and our university’s future uncertain.

We are sick and tired of being told that “change is hard”. What’s hard is seeing a university you love be run into the ground. What’s hard is the extent of stress and fear that staff have been under for the past 12 months, leading so many valued and experienced people to leave the ANU.

The damage that has been done is in many ways irreparable, but it can be partly healed through genuine accountability and recognition of the systemic and repeat governance failures over the course of many years.

The announcement yesterday is the cumulative effort of a campaign led by the NTEU, staff, students, and our broader community who understand that the ANU as the national university should actually mean something. The ANU community is at its strongest when we stand together and support each other.

Students and staff are the beating heart of this university. We will continue to fight for its future.

Will Burfoot

ANUSA President

 

ANUSA Election Dates

Each year, a new ANUSA team is elected. All positions are held for a period of one year, beginning December 1st and ending November 30th the following year.
 

Friday 12 September 2025 — Candidate nominations close at 5pm

Monday 22 September – 25 September 2025 — Voting period

Election Information

 

ANUSA Clubs & Union Ball

 

Join ANUSA for the 2025 Clubs & Union Ball - Sorry for Party Rocking, on Friday the 10th of October at Rex Hotel Canberra. Club awards will be presented on the night, but you don't have to be part of a club to come along.

 
 

ANUSA SEEF

 

The Student Extracurricular Enrichment Fund (SEEF) supports and promotes the development of extra-curricular projects, events or activities not related to your course/research, which enhance the student experience and provide benefit to the wider ANU Community. 

Some activities SEEF has supported:

Toad Hall’s Multicultural Festival
Inward Bound
Ramadan Open Fasting Events
Musical Theatre Collective’s Annual Show
Graduate House Writing retreat
and much more!

More funds are available. Apply now!

More Info 

 

ISD Magazine - Call for Submissions

 

The ANU International Students' Department is looking for more submissions to its first magazine, 'Subtitles Off!' From stories to sketches to photos, all creative submissions are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to be part of ISD’s first-ever magazine. This is your moment to share your voice and creativity with the community. Submissions close on the 14th of September. Please email any submissions or questions to sa.international@anu.edu.au

 
 

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BIPOC Book Club

Join next BIPOC Book Club as they dive into Shehan Karunatilaka’s award-winning novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. It’s a witty, mysterious, and moving story about a war photographer who wakes up dead and has just seven nights to solve his own murder. With humour, heart, and a touch of the supernatural, it’s definitely worth the read. 

Thursday, 18 September at 6PM @ BIPOC Base at Haydon-Allen Building 

 

Survey for the inquiry into barriers and opportunities for participation in community sport in the ACT

The Youth Coalition of the ACT is calling on young people aged 12–25 to share their voices in shaping the future of community sport in the ACT. As part of a submission to the Inquiry into barriers and opportunities for participation in community sport in the ACT, a short survey has been created to capture these perspectives, and you're encouraged to share your opinion. The survey closes on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 and can be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/youthcosportsinquiry.

 

Racism in Healthcare Panel

The Disabilities, International, BIPOC, and Indigenous Departments are coming together to host an advocacy panel on Racism in Healthcare. Hear from advocates, students with lived experience, practitioners, and more. This event taking place on Monday the 22nd of September at 6PM. 

Register for the event here: https://events.humanitix.com/racism-in-healthcare-panel

 
 

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Don't forget that if you need help ANUSA is here for you during your time at ANU. 

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