By Tom Kersten UPDATE: Warrumbul has since been announced as a Casual Contact Site and all residents are to isolate until they return a negative test result. Yesterday evening, the University became aware of a positive COVID-19 case on-campus, making […]
By Nathan Bow & Tom Kersten Since Canberra entered lockdown last Thursday, many students at residential halls have been feeling the strain of stringent lockdown measures. Reports of declining mental health among these students have been widespread, with many having […]
By Tom Kersten On 30 July, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Australia’s plan to transition to post vaccination settings. For many people this was a moment of hope, something to look forward to, something to work towards. However, for International […]
By Tom Kersten Andrew Barr confirmed a snap 7 day lockdown will start from 5pm today due to a positive case who was infectious in the community since Sunday morning, saying “This is by far the most serious public health […]
By Tom Kersten Grade Point Average, or GPA is a common term used at universities throughout the world. While universities often emphasise the importance of a GPA, Observer asks a former prime minister, a “Me Too advocate”, a CEO, a […]
By Tom Kersten The growing COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney has put the return of thousands of students in jeopardy, as uncertainty looms regarding whether Sydney students can return for the start of semester two. As Sydney’s recent outbreak began, ACT […]
By Tom Kersten The University’s International Students Department (ISD) is set to launch a new program called ‘Beyond Borders’ with the aim of connecting international students studying remotely with domestic students. With the recent halving of international arrivals, and the […]
By Tom Kersten A year on from reports of widespread wage theft on-campus, several students are still being unfairly treated by businesses in Kambri. Despite ANU devising plans to tackle the problem last year, wage theft still remains prevalent on […]
By Tom Kersten The National Health Co-Op (NHC), which has eight locations across Canberra, including in Kambri, has gone into voluntary administration. In an email sent to NHC members, former Chief Executive Officer Phil McCorkell said “it is with regret […]
By Tom Kersten ANU has reversed plans to disestablish the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience following public backlash and a significant student-led campaign. A University spokesperson confirmed that the institute “will be retained as an academic organisational unit”. In March, ANU […]
