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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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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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ANU Exchange Students Face Uncertainty Amidst COVID-19 Recall

Helena Burke Posted On April 4, 2020

By Helena Burke On 16 March, ANU recalled all students studying or travelling overseas, and announced that all future international travel for University purposes would be suspended until further notice. ANU exchange students have described their difficult experiences of being […]

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News You Might Have Missed: Week 2

Helena Burke Posted On March 8, 2020

By Helena Burke If you spent this week focusing on tactics to escape the rain, here’s the news you might have missed. COVID-19 This week the Federal Government’s China travel ban was extended again. It will now be in place […]

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Residents “Highly Concerned”: Seven-Storey Car Park Planned For Daley Road

Helena Burke Posted On March 3, 2020

By Helena Burke Construction of a seven-storey car park between Burton and Garran (B&G) and Wright Hall is due to commence late this year. The space is currently used as a single story car park for on-campus residents. ANU estimates […]

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Diploma of Languages reinstated for 2021

Helena Burke Posted On February 28, 2020

By Helena Burke The Diploma of Languages program has been reinstated for 2021. The program was cancelled in 2018 as part of the Federal Government’s $2.2 billion cuts to university funding in December 2017. Speaking to Observer, an ANU spokesperson […]

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News You Might Have Missed: Summer Break

Helena Burke Posted On February 16, 2020

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By Helena Burke The summer break has been a turbulent time for ANU. Before you give your liver a workout this O-Week, get up to date on the news you might have missed. Coronavirus travel ban Australia’s China travel-ban, imposed […]

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Senator Condemns ANU for “Failing Victims of Sexual Assault”

Helena Burke Posted On October 17, 2019

By Helena Burke Content warning: this article contains discussion of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and institutional betrayal. Labor Senator Kristina Keneally addressed parliament on Monday with a speech condemning ANU’s handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment on […]

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Clubs Council Elects New Executive Following Turbulent Year

Helena Burke Posted On October 11, 2019

By Helena Burke The 2020 Clubs Council executive (CCE) was elected on Wednesday amid claims of a “toxic” culture by some outgoing executive members. A policy of reform is on the agenda, which is likely to include improving the […]

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“Unacceptable behaviour”: ANU Snowsports team sent home in disgrace

Helena Burke Posted On September 29, 2019

By Helena Burke The ANU Snowsports team was sent home from August’s UniSport Nationals Snow competition early and in disgrace. Alleged incidents involved team members urinating off of a roof and transforming the team’s accommodation into a ‘rave cave’. The […]