By Darcy Davitt There are two reasons I haven’t gotten into stand-up comedy. Firstly, I prefer sitting down. The other is that I’m not funny (proven by the first point). Luckily, some of ANU and Canberra’s finest up and coming […]
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By Amy Briggs The ANU and The University of Canberra (UC) both provide students with health and wellbeing services. But what are the differences between these services? Observer compared the offerings at both campuses in order to determine whether students […]
Written by: Urja Parhi Few people can say they have not at least been offered a vape in their lifetime, especially if they are a university student. Maybe you have seen the occasional student roaming campus, phone in hand and […]
Written by Brianna Elliott The recent change in who can access ANU’s Community Connect Food Pantry has resulted in significant frustration from students, particularly as many are being acutely affected by the cost of living crisis. The previously unrestricted Food […]
By Nuria Olive Wondering where all the residential parking spaces have gone? Observer has you covered. On 8 March 2023, ANU announced a proposal of residential parking changes. In an email sent to the student body, ANU noted these changes […]
By: Urja Parhi Whether you’re a first year or sixth year, everyone needs help in the mental health department from time to time. It is a common misconception that only people actively struggling should seek mental health resources, but the […]
By Brianna Elliott Walking around campus feeling lonely, wishing you had a group of friends you could get coffee with or vent to about upcoming assignments or annoying housemates? Here are some easy ways to expand your friendship group. […]
By Sacha von Thomann. ANU is often regarded as one of the best Universities in Australia for research. As we head into 2024, Observer looks back at some of the significant scientific findings made by ANU researchers last year. Breakthrough […]
By Eduardo Caceres-Sandoval As the federal government discusses placing another tax on international students, Observer takes a look at the financial burden they face compared to their domestic counterparts. Under Australian law, all international students must show they have sufficient […]
By Brianna Elliott Are you spending your summer in Canberra this year and dreading being bored? Here are some things to keep your mind from wishing you were in Australia’s bigger and less ‘boring’ cities. Fun ways to […]