ChatGPT or Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, launched by OpenAI in November, is a language model capable of understanding and generating responses in a real-time conversation. Its launch has sparked concern internationally due to its ability to write concise answers instantaneously […]
By Nuria Olive The ANUSA Women’s Officer Phoebe Denham has confirmed that the birth control subsidy from 2022 has been reintroduced this week. This subsidy enables students to purchase birth control at a 50% cost reduction from the University […]
By Xanthe Murrell On the 8th of March 2023, ANU released a statement regarding residential parking. The email outlined new plans for students on campus, which will reduce the number of resident parking spots from July 3rd 2023. According to […]
By Ryan Bourke, In November last year, Observer investigated how successive increases in res hall tariffs were beginning to lock out low socio-economic students from a residential experience at ANU, with weekly rent surpassing $500 at some colleges. Now, in […]
By Eleanor Ellis Content Warning: This article contains mentions of ableism, sexual assault, and institutional betrayal. Residences recently informed students Lockout Fees for on-campus accommodation will increase from $15 to $100, creating significant backlash from students and ANUSA. ANU informed […]
By Saffron Geyle Content Warning: This article contains discussions of racism and trauma February 13 this year marked the 15th anniversary of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s ‘apology’ address in parliament. This moment in Australia’s political history entailed a […]
By Sophie Felice You pay a fee to ANU every year called the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), but you might wonder, what exactly is it? Where does it go? SSAF is an annual fee that goes towards non-academic […]
By Ryan Bourke, Graphic by Will Novak. When starting at ANU, it is not unusual to find yourself confronted by groups, organisations, and unions spamming you with emails and pamphlets on University Avenue. Amongst acronyms like SAlt, EAP, and PARSA, […]
By Maya Auld Content Warning: This article contains mentions of mental and physical health issues and conditions With classes recommencing this week, Observer is covering one of the resources available to students in the new year – Education Access Plans […]
By Saffron Geyle and Eleanor Ellis Photography by Will Novak Content Warning: Racism, Institutional Betrayal On 26 January 2023, hundreds of people across state lines and territories joined rallies in solidarity with the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and First Nations People, […]
