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We’re incredibly proud to see ANU expertise supporting humanity’s return to the moon.

Today’s successful launch marks a historic and exciting next chapter for human space exploration as the crew onboard the Orion spacecraft blast off to the moon.

It is the first time humanity has returned to the moon in more than 50 years and will send humans deeper into space than ever before.

ANU is proud to partner with NASA on this historic mission. The Quantum Optical Ground Station (QOGS) at Mount Stromlo Observatory will track, transmit and receive communications from the crew onboard Orion over the next 10 days.

Read more about how ANU is supporting the Artemis II mission at . 

The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Institute for First Nations Gender Justice is a world-first national asset based at ANU.  

On Wednesday 25 March,  June Oscar AO, Chair of the Institute, launched the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at Parliament House, saying “First Nations women are navigating trauma, holding families together, keeping culture alive and running youth hubs, healing centres and safe houses, often with little to no support from surrounding systems. The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan is our commitment to changing that.” 

After five years behind scaffolding, University House is emerging restored and renewed, marking a major milestone in its return as the ceremonial heart of ANU. Following extensive heritage restoration after the 2020 hailstorms, this iconic mid-century building is preparing to reopen as part of the University’s 80th Anniversary celebrations in August. 

Staff and students are invited to get an early look inside University House through a series of guided tours. are open exclusively to ANU staff and students, while are available to a broader audience, including the wider ANU community. Places are limited and bookings are essential. 

Congratulations to last week’s trivia winners, staff member Vivian Wong and student Vanessa Geidel. Please contact ANU Corporate Communications to collect your prize.  

This week’s trivia question is: Which day in 1974 did Toad Hall open its doors? Hint: it is a popular day 

Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can claim the title.   

Quantum physicists at ANU have observed atoms entangled in motion. 

“It’s really weird for us to think that this is how the Universe works,” says Dr Sean Hodgman from the ANU ³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÎçÒ¹Ó°Ôº School of Physics. “You can read about it in a textbook, but it’s really weird to think that a particle can be in two places at once.” 

Their experiment using helium atoms represents a major advancement over similar experiments using photons, which are particles of light. 

South Australia political junkies, Josh Sunman and Dr Emily Foley join Democracy Sausage to discuss the South Australian election wash-up and One Nation’s performance in it.  

Pathways to Positive Public Administration: An International Perspective, edited by Patrick Lucas, Tina Nabatchi, Janine O'Flynn (Director of the Crawford School of Public Policy) and Paul 't Hart, has received the 2026 Best Book Award (Edited Volume) from the Section on Public Administration ³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÎçÒ¹Ó°Ôº (SPAR) at the American Society for Public Administration. 

The book brings together contributions from 57 authors worldwide and builds on an original manifesto calling for greater focus on what governments do well, particularly in the context of growing hostility and challenges to democratic institutions. 

Professor Peter Yu, ANU Vice-President (First Nations), delivered the plenary address at the inaugural Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum in Broome on Friday 20 March, saying:

"There are opportunities when First Nations people have control, equity, investment and capital. Clean energy and critical minerals projects are becoming increasingly important and when you look at critical mineral deposits and potential clean energy projects in Australia, they are 60 to 80 per cent on Aboriginal land. There is huge potential for economic growth in these regions. Economic empowerment and self-determination must come through institutional and structural change."

The ANU Sport Walking Group meets every Thursday at 12.00pm, departing from University Avenue Bridge. Whether you’re looking to support your wellbeing, take a mindful pause, or simply enjoy a casual stroll, all are welcome – just bring comfortable shoes. 

This friendly and inclusive walking group is a great way to get moving, enjoy fresh air and connect with colleagues

The University is committed to supporting staff health and wellbeing during the upcoming flu season. Free vaccinations are available this year, with three options to choose from: 

Can you trust the text, images and audio you see online? AI-generated content is getting harder to distinguish, and scammers are taking advantage of it. 

This AI-pril Fools Week (1-3 April), Cyber Sense is running a short campaign to highlight what to watch for and how to stay safe, whether content is AI-generated or not. 

Take part in daily quizzes (1-3 April) for a chance to win one of three coffee vouchers and a Cyber Sense tumbler. Each quiz completed earns you one entry (up to three entries in total). 

OpenClaw is gaining attention for its powerful automation capabilities, but it also comes with serious security risks. Learn what it is, the risks involved, and how to stay safe. 

For broader cyber sense tips (including personal device use), follow @cybersenseanu on  

Make the most of the teaching break with extra Canvas support in April. Short, practical one-hour Zoom workshops will help you prepare for the second half of the semester, covering tools such as SpeedGrader, marking, Proctorio-based exams and monitoring student progress. 

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, teach and work. Your voice matters in shaping what comes next. 

ANU is partnering with the Digital Education Council, a global community for education innovation, to run the AI in Higher Education Survey in APAC. This short survey will gather your views on how AI is being used today and how it could transform teaching and learning in the future.

The most impactful learning often comes from real-world experience rather than abstract ideas. Leadership in Practice focuses on participants’ own experiences, providing space to explore challenges, test assumptions and learn from peers facing similar situations. 

The (RTCFM) is a global research hub with ANU as its sole Australian partner. 

The Centre co-creates programmes of work around grand challenges, looking for radical and impactful science, bold and transdisciplinary ideas, and deep and inclusive collaboration. Expressions of Interest are now open for projects aligned to Grand Challenge 2: Circularity of Energy Storage Materials, closing Friday 17 April. 

The ANU Council Minutes for and are now available on the University’s website, following approval from ANU Council.

is a key member of the Education Portfolio Senior Leadership team and the University Leadership Group. The Director is responsible for the strategic shaping of the future of student wellbeing, inclusion and community life and leading transformative initiatives that support a vibrant, inclusive and connected student experience across the University.

Applications close on Sunday 12 April 2026, 11.55pm AEST 

Wednesday 8 April, 5.30–8pm  

Designed by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) National Office's young professionals' team, Statecraft is a board game that adds fresh twists to classic strategy, challenging you to think, negotiate, and outplay your friends. 

Attendance is free for students and AIIA members. A limited number of free entries for young professionals are also available with code AIIAYOUTH2026. 

Sunday 12 April, 2–3.30pm

The Drill Hall's 2026/27 lecture series, delivered by leading national and local art theorists, writers, artists, curators and academics, offers rich insights into visual art. Exploring topics from Yolŋu art and contemporary painting to global influences and local perspectives, the series is designed to inspire, stimulate and spark your creative and cultural passion.

Tuesday 14 April – Thursday 16 April, 9am-4.30pm   

The State of the Pacific (SotP) conference, is a biennially, flagship event of the Pacific ³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÎçÒ¹Ó°Ôº Program. It highlights the Program’s active research partnerships and brings together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, business and community leaders and civil society representatives to address the region’s evolving challenges and emerging opportunities. 

Thursday, 16 April, 4pm–5.30pm  

Intangible cultural heritage has become an increasingly prominent policy domain in contemporary China. This talk uses maritime heritage as a lens to examine how local governance operates in coastal regions. 

Candice Fox in conversation with Chris Hammer

Tuesday 14 April, 6–7pm

Susan Lever in conversation with Robert Hefner

Tuesday 21 April, 6–7pm

The National Folk Festival officially kicks off this afternoon (Thursday 2 April), but music students at ANU are already enjoying a sneak preview of internationally acclaimed folk music.

Finnish folk trio T3HO has spent the week on the ANU campus in a creative residency made possible by a partnership between the National Folk Festival and the ANU School of Music.

T3HO members Esko Järvelä, Tero Hyväluoma and Antti Puumalainen have been leading workshops, mixed-ensemble rehearsals, creative technique sessions and a lecture-recital open to a wider student audience. 

Professor Christopher Sainsbury, Interim Head of School, said "The engagement with industry that the National Folk Festival and T3HO have provided has been a great enhancing experience for students."

Since introducing monthly leave reminders in March 2025, we have been tracking balances in On Campus to encourage staff to take regular breaks and reduce their leave liability.  

In March 2026, the University’s annual leave balance was up $1,631,829 from February 2026, as staff take less leave during this time, and down from the same period in the previous year by $1,694,619. 

Planning leave can help support a healthy work-life balance. Read the  to understand how best to utilise your leave. 

Your commute can work for you on your time, at your pace and in your own way. Small changes can boost your wellbeing, cut costs and reduce petrol and diesel use. 

Discover practical tips and see how others in the community are incorporating low-emissions transport into their daily commute. 

Tucked away between Haydon-Allen and Copland Courtyard is a quiet little garden that most people walk straight past without ever noticing. The only way in is via a narrow dirt path winding through the bushes – easy to miss unless you’re looking for it. Once inside, the noise of the campus seems to disappear. It’s incredibly peaceful and sun-drenched for most of the day and feels almost hidden from the rest of the University. Perfect for a solo lunch, quiet reading or a moment of calm between classes or work.  

This secluded spot is a reminder that some of the best spaces at ANU are the ones you stumble upon by accident, offering moments of serenity for those willing to stray off the main paths. 

This week’s picture comes from Jessie Henderson, post-graduate student in archaeology.  

"I think the birdlife on campus is extremely underrated, and the magpies get a particularly bad rap. I’ve lived on campus for over four years now, and my best advice for first years is to take advantage of how quiet our campus is on Sundays. Sunday bird-watching walks have kept me sane during stressful periods of semester!"

Got a photo you’re proud of?  and include a short description about why your snap is special to you.  

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