January 17, 2021

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ANU’s Most Famous Alumni: What Were They Like?

James Day Posted On October 22, 2020

By James Day and Helena Burke Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only; it does not constitute any endorsements or approvals from ANU Observer In its 74 year history, the Australian National University has accumulated […]

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The ‘Johns’ | Explaining Campus Building Names Vol. 2

Brandon How Posted On August 16, 2020

Here’s Johnny!

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Exceptional ANU Women | Explaining Campus Building Names Vol. 1

Brandon How Posted On July 20, 2020

By Brandon How In 2017, the then-Deputy Vice-Chancellor Marnie Hughes-Warrington commented to Observer that the majority of the names of streets and buildings on campus were “very white and male”. There are currently 5 non-residential buildings on campus, of 48 […]

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What is PARSA?

Hayley Hands Posted On April 18, 2020

By Hayley Hands Observer has covered a number of organisations and student bodies through our Explainer series, but thus far PARSA has eluded us. So, after many years of deliberation, here’s what you need to know about the peak representative […]

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What is ANUSA?

Anthony Lotric Posted On February 22, 2020

Based on Observer’s previous explainers on this topic, by Jason Pover, Alisa Asmalovskaya and Michael Turvey. Compiled with updates by Anthony Lotric and Adelle Millhouse. What Does ANUSA Actually Do? ANUSA does a lot for ANU students. Between advocacy, service […]

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ANUSA Departments, Explained.

Adelle Millhouse Posted On October 15, 2018

By Adelle Millhouse and Jason Pover The ANUSA Departments are the most important point of advocacy and support for traditionally marginalised communities in ANUSA. As well as providing a community and autonomous space to their members, they meet with the […]

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What’s The Go With The Factions: The Education Committee, Explained, Part 2

Skanda Panditharatne Posted On September 17, 2018

By Skanda Panditharatne In Part 1 of this explainer, we discussed the history, actions, and current issues with the ANUSA Education Committee (EdCom), as well as proposals for reform. In Part 2, we address the influence of political factions – […]

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‘Disengaged’ and ‘Disconnected’: The Education Committee, Explained, Part 1

Skanda Panditharatne Posted On September 17, 2018

By Skanda Panditharatne Education Officer Harry Needham has called a meeting this week to reform the ANUSA Education Committee, citing “significant issues” with its functionality and effectiveness. But what is the Education Committee, anyway? What does it do, and why […]

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ANUSA, Explained- Part Two (Roles and Governance)

Jason Pover Posted On August 5, 2018

Jason Pover, Alisa Asmalovskaya, Michael Turvey The ANU Students’ Association. It receives over $1 million in funding per year. Its electoral candidates take over campus each August. It goes against the general advice to avoid words starting with ‘s’ after […]

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