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UniLodge Rental Affordability Scheme to be Terminated in 2022

Darlene Rowlands Posted On April 6, 2021

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 […]

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PARSA President and Board Clash over Alleged “Governance Failure”

Brandon How Posted On February 6, 2021

By Brandon How, Helena Burke and Declan Milton A petition seeking to abolish the PARSA Board has been lodged based on allegations of an “overall governance failure”. The Board has responded to the petition claiming it was “deeply inappropriate” that […]

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PARSA Cuts Staff Hours in Anticipation of Drop in SSAF Funding

Declan Milton Posted On October 8, 2020

By Declan Milton ANU’s Postgraduate student association PARSA have made one full time position redundant and reduced staff hours for a number of positions, following an expected reduction in SSAF funding for 2021. Observer understands that ANUSA does not intend […]

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Voting Opens for PARSA Elections

Rebecca Zhong Posted On September 21, 2020

By Rebecca Zhong and Anthony Lotric Polling for the PARSA elections commenced at 9AM today, and will remain open until 5 PM Friday 25 September. This year, portfolio, college and executive roles are being contested by independent candidates, alongside candidates […]

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Head to Head: 2021 Treasurer

Helena Burke Posted On August 21, 2020

By Helena Burke Four candidates are competing for the position of ANUSA Treasurer this year from the tickets Brighter Together, Proud, Refocus, and YOU!. The major issues addressed by the candidates include increasing financial transparency and accountability in ANUSA and […]

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SASH Vigil: What Has Changed Since the AHRC Report?

Madeleine McDonald Posted On August 1, 2020

Content Warning: This article contains mention of sexual assault, sexual harassment and institutional betrayal By Madeleine McDonald ANUSA, PARSA, the Interhall Council, and the ANU Women’s Department have today hosted a vigil to mark the third anniversary of the Australian […]

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ANU Accused of “Failing Students” With Disabilities

Helena Burke Posted On July 1, 2020

By Helena Burke Content Warning: This article contains discussions of discrimination, institutional betrayal, and mental health An investigation by Observer has uncovered allegations of discrimination by ANU against students with disabilities. Some of these students claim course convenors have […]

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Postgraduate Accommodation Guarantee Set to Begin in 2021 Despite Disruptions

Hayley Hands Posted On May 26, 2020

By Hayley Hands Despite the difficult circumstances and construction delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, ANU has committed to providing accommodation to first year postgraduate students in 2021. The Postgraduate Accommodation Guarantee was initially announced in 2018. The guarantee will […]

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“In a few weeks I will be helpless”: Nepalese Students Among Those Feeling Left Behind During Pandemic

Declan Milton Posted On May 8, 2020

By Declan Milton Content warning: This article contains discussion of racism “My college is not doing anything for us… they are treating us like normal, but we are suffering a lot.” These are the words of Samrat Oli, President of […]

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Proctorio Rebuts Criticism, but ANU Students Are Unmoved

Helena Burke Posted On May 5, 2020

By Helena Burke Online exam invigilation platform Proctorio has defended itself against the criticisms of the student-led ‘No Proctorio’ campaign. In an email sent to Observer, the company claims that some of the concerns of the petition were founded on […]

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