Extenuating Circumstances Application

If you were studying at ANU prior to Semester 2, 2023, you may have heard of either a “deferred examination” or a “special consideration” process. As of Semester 2, 2023, these processes no longer exist and have been replaced with the Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA), which has rolled both of these functions into one streamlined process, with some changes.

Key Points (ECA at a Glance):

• For assessment worth 20% or more, or extensions of 10 working days or more
• Must be submitted within 5 working days of an assessment due date
• Valid for both exams and other assessments 
• Replaces "Special Consideration" and "Deferred Examination" processes

An ECA must be submitted within five (5) working days of the original date of the assessment (including an examination) that the ECA is for.

More info about ECA

Reclaim the Night, also known as ‘Take Back the Night’, is an annual, international event which campaigns against sexual violence towards women. Traditionally, Reclaim the Night (RTN) takes the form of a rally/march where the public hit the streets after dark and join together to take a stand against sexual violence. Since the 70s, when RTN first took place, the marches fought for women’s right to walk without fear of being assaulted at night. Over the years, although the focus remains on sexual violence, RTN has evolved to include other forms of gender-based violence against women, transsexual and gender-diverse persons.

This year, RTN Canberra will be held on Friday 27th October from 5pm at Glebe Park (Civic) and the theme focus is on 'Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Violence' and when consent is negated due to intoxication. This year's event will be broader and more community focused with the inclusion of stalls from a number of community organisations who assist in the fight against sexual violence around the ACT and surrounding regions.

Event info

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Shut Up and Write (HDR) 

Are you an HDR student? Come and join ANUSA Shut Up and Write sessions, a dynamic and supportive writing program designed to fuel your productivity and foster a vibrant writing community. Free lunch or dinner will be provided. For more information, you can visit our website or email our Coordinator. 

December Special Session— ANUSA Shut Up and Write @ Research Fest
Join us for the 2023 HDR Research Fest, a one-day extravaganza designed to foster a sense of belonging within our vibrant ANU HDR research community. The day promises a rich mix of engaging activities and workshops that cater to various interests.  

As an integral part of the Research Festival, we're excited to host a special Shut Up and Write session from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. During the breaks between sprints, you can enjoy some refreshments to recharge your creativity. To sweeten the deal, we'll even treat you to some delicious ice cream upon completion. 

• Date and Time: December 1, 2023, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM 

• Location: Moot Courts @ ANU College of Law (next to ANU Chancelry Building) 

• Registration has opened: https://clubs.getqpay.com/?eid=21535 

Upcoming November Sessions 

Registration opens on 20 October, 3pm 

1 November | Wednesday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm
2 November??| Thursday evening SUAW session @ANUSA Boardroom, 3pm-8pm
3 November |?Friday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm?? 
7 November?|?Tuesday evening SUAW session @Drill Hall, 6pm-9pm? 
8 November | Wednesday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm 
9 November??| Thursday evening SUAW session @ANUSA Boardroom, 3pm-8pm 
10 November |?Friday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm?? 

Registration opens on 1 November, 3pm 

15 November | Wednesday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm 
16 November??| Thursday evening SUAW session @ANUSA Boardroom, 3pm-8pm 
17?November |?Friday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm 

Registration opens on 10 November, 3pm?? 

21 November?|?Tuesday evening SUAW session @Drill Hall, 6pm-9pm? 
22 November | Wednesday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm
23 November??| Thursday evening SUAW session @ANUSA Boardroom, 3pm-8pm 
24 November |?Friday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm?? 
28 November?|?Tuesday evening SUAW session @Drill Hall, 6pm-9pm? 
29?November | Wednesday?morning SUAW session @University House, 10am-3pm 
30 November??| Thursday evening SUAW session @ANUSA Boardroom, 3pm-8pm 

Birth Control Subsidy

ANU students can receive a 50% reimbursement of the cost of their birth control/contraception prescriptions, regardless of which pharmacy they choose to purchase from. The subsidy is available for all students — undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and HDR! Find out more

Trivia Night - Schnitty with Schmidty
Calling all brainiacs and trivia enthusiasts, join us for a ‘Schnitty with Schmidty’ and put your intellect to the test to see if you can outshine a Nobel laureate.

This memorable evening will be filled with knowledge, laughter and delicious food in celebration of Professor Brian Schmidt's final student event as Vice-Chancellor.
Get your ticket

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