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ANU to Continue Early Offers Based on Year 11 Marks

Sharlotte Thou Posted On May 2, 2021

By Sharlotte Thou ANU will continue to make unconditional early offers to prospective students on the basis of Year 11 marks for entry in 2022, after better than expected enrolments from domestic students this year. An ANU spokesperson told Observer […]

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ANU Students Rank Their Priorities for 2025

Grace Danielson Posted On March 28, 2021

By Grace Danielson Student contributions to ANU’s 2025 strategic plan were welcomed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Grady Venville during an online forum held on 24 March. The approximately 20 attendants were asked to participate in polls regarding ‘student experience’ priorities. […]

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Resources and Events You Can Access During Lockdown

Hayley Hands Posted On May 3, 2020

There are still many support services and events available online.

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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 […]

Explainers / New to ANU

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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Who Runs ANU? University Council, Explained

Michael Turvey Posted On February 19, 2018

If you’re like most students, the question, “Who runs ANU?” likely summons an image of Brian Schmidt sitting on the Iron Throne madly laughing while he signs orders to knock down residences, schedule weekend exams, and award himself more Nobel […]

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What is The ANU Observer?

Skanda Panditharatne Posted On January 30, 2018

The ANU Observer is a news organisation produced by and for ANU students, seeking to provide accurate, timely, and detailed news on everything ANU. Here’s what you need to know about the content we provide, our history, how we’re run, […]