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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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Vote on Staff Pay Freeze Passes by “Very Narrow” Margin

Helena Burke Posted On June 24, 2020

ANU estimates that the pay rise deferrals will save the University $13.5 million.

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Humanities Students to be Hit Hardest by “Appalling” University Fee Changes

Hayley Hands Posted On June 19, 2020

The move has been heavily criticised by students and academics.

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‘Incoherent’ and ‘Disappointing’: Satisfaction with ECON2101 Remains Low

Lottie Twyford Posted On May 19, 2020

By Lottie Twyford and Madeleine McDonald This Semester, concerns have been raised by students enrolled in CBE courses regarding the way the academic college has managed the transition to online learning. One course in particular – ECON2101, which many students […]

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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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Remote Learning to remain for Winter Session

Lottie Twyford Posted On May 7, 2020

There is currently no announcement for the return of on-campus teaching.

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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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Tales from Zoom

Maddy Mcdonald Posted On April 25, 2020

By Madeleine McDonald As the last capital city in Australia to have its first case of COVID-19, avoiding the pandemic in Canberra was not a problem – until it was. ANU students were attending classes on campus, splurging on overpriced […]

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“Unacceptable”; Students Respond to Accusations of “Code of Conduct” Violations over Proctorio

Keeley Dickinson Posted On April 24, 2020

By Keeley Dickinson ANU recently re-affirmed its intention to carry out invigilated online exams using ‘Proctorio’, despite student backlash. Objections relate predominantly to privacy, accessibility and logistical concerns. In a staff email shared on ANU Schmidtposting, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Grady […]

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Allegations Emerge of Wage Theft at ANU Academic Colleges

Helena Burke Posted On April 23, 2020

By Helena Burke A number of casual academic staff have told Observer about employment issues they have faced while working at ANU. Commencing work without a contract, being paid late, not being given enough time to mark assessments, and being […]

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