By Darlene Rowlands For the ANU students who have to support themselves financially, working and ‘getting by’ dominates all aspects of university life. In the absence of substantial financial assistance from parents or Centrelink, academic success becomes merely a minute […]
By Sharlotte Thou Led by Public Health Lead Professor Tracy Smart, the ANU COVID Response Office has released updated guidelines relating to residential halls and campus. These guidelines are based on “common sense” as the risk of COVID lowers in […]
By Darlene Rowlands The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) will end at ANU in 2022, with Lena Karmel Lodge as the University’s last provider. Although Warrumbul Lodge and the Laurus Wing at Ursula Hall have previously provided NRAS accommodation, only […]
By Kai Clark (freelance) ANU has confirmed that the construction of a seven-story car park between Burton and Garran (B&G) and Wright Hall, as reported in March last year, will not take place. Students are unlikely to see a multi-storey […]
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 […]
By Madeleine McDonald Many later year students will not be returning to on-campus accommodation in 2021, due to reduced occupancy levels in line with COVID-19 social distancing and health directives, and a higher than average influx of first-year students. Students […]
By Rebecca Zhong and Lottie Twyford Content warning: this article contains discussions of institutional betrayal, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The Interhall Council (IHC) has written an open letter addressed to VC Brian Schmidt outlining their concerns about the cost […]
By Declan Milton In pursuit of a smoke free campus, ANU has indicated that they are working with residential halls and apartments to phase out Designated Outdoor Smoking Areas (DOSAs). This follows the University’s decision to close both smoking areas […]
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By Madeleine McDonald ANU Accommodation Services last week announced that residential halls will not be operating at full capacity for Semester Two. Students hoping to return to their on-campus accommodation will be required to complete a returner’s application, with offers […]
