About – ANUSA

About ANUSA

The ANU Students’ Association or ‘ANUSA’ is the peak representative body for all students at ANU.
If you’re an ANU student then you’re automatically a member of ANUSA.

We’re best known for organising O-Week, the biggest social event on the ANU calendar, but ANUSA does so much more than this.

ANUSA is made up of forty-one elected student representatives and a team of professional staff members. This includes three lawyers and four Student Assistance Officers who are here to provide free and confidential services to you!

What Do We Do?

We’re responsible for advocating and furthering the interests of our members to the University.

Our objectives are outlined in our constitution but our three major aims are to:

Promote the welfare and further the interest of our members, in particular to work for quality and equity in higher education
Afford a recognised means of representation for our members both within and outside the university
Promote the social life of our members

Who Are We and Who Represents You?

Well, firstly, ANUSA is made up of its members, the approximately 20,000 students studying at ANU. So if you’re a student studying at ANU, that’s you!

Our representatives are elected by all students, undergraduate and postgraduate, in elections that take place in semester two each year. View all elected positions here.

We also employ professional staff members, including:

Student Assistance Advisors
Lawyers
Operations Manager
Financial Controller
Communications Officer
Community Life Officer
Clubs and SEEF Administrator
Administrative Assistants

Pillars of ANUSA

Welfare

If you need any help at all, ANUSA should be your first port of call.

Our Student Assistance Team is here to help you with any hurdles you may come across at uni. If we can’t help then chances are we can get you in touch with someone who can. More info at anusa.com.au/welfare.

We also have fully qualified lawyers who are here to give you free and confidential legal advice. More info at anusa.com.au/legal.

Representation

ANUSA represents students in all levels of university life. We have representation on a diverse range of university committees including:

University Council
Academic Board
Student Experience Committee
Academic College Education Committees
And much more

We’re also here to represent you on a more personal scale, offering advice and advocacy on a range of issues including Academic Appeals and Show Cause Notices through our Student Assistance Unit and Advocacy Service.

Social

Our social events range from large-scale events like our famous Friday Night Party to regular free BBQs to small-scale evening events.

Plus, we run O-Week in semester one and Bush Week in semester two, the two biggest social events on the ANU Calendar. These weeks are designed to welcome new students to ANU and welcome back current students.

On the subject of being social, of particular note are our 100+ affiliated Clubs & Societies. If you’ve got an interest, chances are there’s a club for that. From cultural associations to special interest and hobbies, we’ve got you covered. Make sure you sign up to Campus Life to stay up to date on all things Clubs & Societies.

Brian Kenyon Student Space

The Brian Kenyon Student Space (BKSS) deserves a special mention all by itself.

The BKSS is a lounge and accessible kitchen located on Level 2 of the Di Riddell Student Centre. Stop by for free tea and stay for the company. Services include: