On Campus - July 2005

In this issue:

Leading universities forge new links
ANU has joined forces with seven of the world's top centres of learning to create a powerful new global university partnership.

Dame tops honours list 
ANU experts in a range of areas were named in the Queen’s Birthday honours list – but the highest award went to an alumnus who shattered the glass ceiling of Federal Cabinet.

In a class of their own
Staff who have achieved excellence in teaching and research supervision were recognised at the Conferring of Degrees ceremonies this month.

Space Act brings Mars trip closer
The possibility of manned mission to Mars is a step closer now a formal agreement between ANU and NASA has been signed.

College to form new links with students
Senior secondary school students could be studying maths and science subjects with ANU staff by as early as next year, under a new plan for City West.

First graduate also receives uni medal
Tracy Slatyer was the first student to graduate from the University’s new PhB program at the Conferring of Degrees this month.

Briefs
Thailand appointment; Indigenous scholarship; Panel still impressing; Alumnus bound for U.S.; Fellowship announced

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