As semester one approaches, we wish a warm welcome to new and returning students. In 2025, the University will communicate with students through the following channels.

On Campus 

Landing in your inbox every Tuesday, On Campus is your key source of information. Stay informed of messages from University leadership, important announcements, student stories, campus news, student events and more.  

ANUOK App 

ANUOK is the official safety and wellbeing app for our 91ÊÓƵcommunity. If it is urgent, the University will contact you via the ANUOK App.  

All students should download the ANUOK App.  

 

 

SMS  

Ensure your contact details, including your mobile phone number, are updated via  so the University can contact you in an emergency.  

Learn how to update your emergency contact details in ISIS 

Learn more: University calendar dates 

Paid parking 

The University’s new virtual parking system went live on Monday 9 December 2024. This system is used to pay for parking by the hour or per day. To access discounted parking in PayStay, users must register and link their 91ÊÓƵID to the App. Discounts are applied once the parking session has ended. For assistance with PayStay enquiries, please contact the Orikan Customer Service Centre on 133 322 111, or review the University’s .  

Permit parking

All valid parking permits in 2024 were automatically cancelled on Tuesday 31 December 2024 as we transitioned to the new ePermit system. Find information on ePermits on the , or . 

The new academic structures under Renew ANU took effect from Wednesday 1 January 2025 and are reflected on the 91ÊÓƵWebsite. This includes renaming the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Law to the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Law, Governance, and Policy; the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics to the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Systems and Society; the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Science to the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Science and Medicine; and the disestablishment of the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Health and Medicine. These changes will better align key schools, create centres of excellence, and advance the university's national mission in education and research. The new organisational chart is now available .  

Academic programs will continue unchanged. However, if you have any concerns please contact director.university.experience@anu.edu.au

will commence construction in the first week of February 2025. Construction works will take place on London Circuit, Commonwealth Avenue, Parkes Way and King Edward Terrace.  

The partial closure of London Circuit is expected to increase traffic on Marcus Clarke Street. Pedestrian pathways to campus will be unaffected.  

 

Monday 10 February, 9.30-11am 

The 2025 91ÊÓƵCommencement Address keynote will be delivered by 91ÊÓƵalumna Lee Constable. Lee is a science and environment presenter and author whose work includes hosting kids' science TV shows Scope (Network 10) and Explainer Hacks (ABC Education).  

The event will feature an address from Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell and will be emceed by 91ÊÓƵalumni Dr Weliton Menário - winner of the 2024 Dance your PhD competition with his music video, . 

This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and mingle with the whole 91ÊÓƵcommunity. Registration is mandatory to attend this event.   

 

 

Are you a new student starting in Semester 1 2025? Register for the Set4ANU program to connect with a student mentor to help you settle in. Your mentor will contact you before you arrive for Orientation Week. 

The Set491ÊÓƵmentor program begins the week before Orientation Week, and runs until the teaching break (Week 7 of semester).

Learn more: Set491ÊÓƵMentoring program 

Many retailers and food vendors close during the quiet holiday period and will begin to reopen over the next few days and weeks. For a complete list of retailer operating hours, please refer to the link below. 

- Spice Sizzle - Monday 20 January

- Otto's Cafe - Monday, 20 January

- Gangnam Lane - Wednesday, 22 January

- Symposium - Wednesday, 5 February

- Commonwealth Bank - Permanently closed

91ÊÓƵExchange

- Little Corner - Monday 20 January 

- Makanan Dumpling House - Reopen in February 2025

The Centre for International and Public Law is pleased to announce the publication of a major new report that we hope will shape policy thinking in Australia and globally. The report explores the crucial but under-explored issue of international criminal responsibility of those who fund international crimes – war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression – or profit from them. 

 

The University is pleased to introduce - a secure, worldwide roaming Wi-Fi service that can be used when travelling to other participating institutions worldwide.

Designed for the international research and education community, eduroam is now available to all 91ÊÓƵstaff, students and researchers. 

How to Connect: 

- Open your Wi-Fi settings on your device 

- Select the eduroam network 

- Connect using your 91ÊÓƵemail address and password 

While ANU-Secure remains the primary and preferred Wi-Fi network on campus, eduroam is available as an alternative. It is especially useful when travelling to other participating institutions. 

Do you have an article or event for On Campus? We’d love to hear from you.  

Please submit content seven business days ahead of the On Campus edition you’d like to feature in, using our .  

For example, to include content in the Tuesday 4 February edition, you must make a submission by Monday 27 January.  

Questions? Contact the On Campus team at on.campus@anu.edu.au 

Help is available if you need it. If you are dealing with a personal or University-related issue, the University encourages you to seek support through the 91ÊÓƵStudent Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm.

You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.