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Eccles Neuroscience Institute Saved

Tom Kersten Posted On May 14, 2021

By Tom Kersten ANU has reversed plans to disestablish the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience following public backlash and a significant student-led campaign. A University spokesperson confirmed that the institute “will be retained as an academic organisational unit”. In March, ANU […]

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CECS Tutors Allege Payment Delays For Second Year In A Row

Ali El-Zein Posted On May 4, 2021

By Ali El-Zein A number of College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) tutors have alleged that they faced significant delays before receiving their first paycheck. Observer has been told that delays varied, with some tutors getting their first paycheck […]

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Vale James Frost (1986-2021)

Keeley Dickinson Posted On April 30, 2021

By Keeley Dickinson Contributing Writing by Sam Delaney On Thursday 22 April 2021, we lost James Frost. James was known by a number of nicknames – Jimmy (to many of his friends), and Frosty (to a good portion of his […]

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The ‘Johns’ | Explaining Campus Building Names Vol. 2

Brandon How Posted On August 16, 2020

Here’s Johnny!

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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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The Mystery of Manning Clark’s Hand

Declan Milton Posted On May 10, 2020

By Declan Milton Senior students may remember, even in these troubling times, the portrait of Manning Clark that once adorned a hallway in the now demolished building that was dedicated to the late historian – The Manning Clark Centre. Notorious […]

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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 to Allow Entry to Students Based on Year 11 Results for 2021

Declan Milton Posted On April 9, 2020

By Declan Milton ANU announced today that it will consider the Year 11 results of current Year 12 students applying to study in 2021. The University has recognised that the lockdowns now in effect to prevent the spread of COVID-19 […]

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Privacy Concerns as ANU Proposes the Use of Online Invigilated Exams

Adelle Millhouse Posted On April 8, 2020

By Declan Milton and Adelle Millhouse Students have raised privacy concerns over the planned use of online invigilation during the Semester One exam period. Based on information from a staff-targeted Wattle discussion forum, the ANU wishes to use invigilation “to […]

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