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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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“No Construction was Scheduled”: Future of Daley Road Car Park Uncertain

Kai Clark Posted On March 9, 2021

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 […]

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ANU’s Most Famous Alumni: What Were They Like?

James Day Posted On October 22, 2020

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 […]

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COVID-19 Leads to Reduced Res Hall Re-admission for 2021

Madeleine McDonald Posted On September 20, 2020

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 […]

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“A Campus Open to All”: IHC Open Letter Details Long-standing Concerns of Campus Residents

Rebecca Zhong Posted On August 21, 2020

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 […]

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ANU to Phase Out Smoking Areas at Res Halls

Declan Milton Posted On August 6, 2020

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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UniLodge Petition Highlights Inadequate Responses to Sexual Assault and Harassment

Helena Burke Posted On June 16, 2020

The petition received over 700 signatures on change.org

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Will I Stay or Will I Go? Students Face Uncertainty with Reduced Res Hall Capacity

Madeleine McDonald Posted On May 27, 2020

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 […]

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Students Hired as Interim ‘Duty SRs’ at ANU Residences

Lottie Twyford Posted On April 21, 2020

By Lottie Twyford Due to a significant reduction of students on campus in light of COVID-19, ANU residential halls have hired interim ‘Duty Officers’ to fulfil vacant positions and “support the smooth running of the hall during the period of […]

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Penalty-free contract cancellations and “Tougher” COVID-19 measures announced for Res Halls

Rebecca Zhong Posted On March 31, 2020

By Rebecca Zhong ANU announced last Friday that on-campus residents can cancel their occupancy agreements effective immediately, with any rent paid in advance to be refunded. In its most recent announcement regarding COVID-19, the University urged residents to leave their […]

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