This spring The Australian National University begins a new chapter that will enrich our standing as a university that stands proudly with the best in the world.
Our new five-year plan has been endorsed by the University Council and sets out what ANU stands for and what we will be by 2010. It is a different type of plan – one that is about people, values and aspirations.
The distinguishing culture of ANU is one where the notion of discovery pervades all we do.
“For all staff, it is the discovery of new and better ways to research, to educate and to support these functions of the University. For academic staff it is the discovery of new knowledge and new insights, and the creative use of these innovations in further research and education. For students, it is the discovery of new understanding, in breadth and in depth, in their fields of interest. ANU advances knowledge through excellence.” (ANU by 2010)
We also begin a new chapter internationally. The University has established a Development and Alumni Office on the east coast of the United States to draw on our strength as a research institution and our strong links to government, the public service and the diplomatic corps. This will be headed by former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Malcolm Gillies, who has been appointed Vice-President (Development).
In one sense, this development demonstrates the opportunities available to ANU to strengthen our links with the finest research institutions in the world. The new office will be based at Yale University, a partner with ANU in the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).
In this edition of ANU Reporter you will read about a diverse range of achievements at ANU. With our vision for 2010 clearly articulated and initiatives like the US Development and Alumni Office, our tradition of achievement will continue long into the future.
Professor Ian Chubb AC
Vice-Chancellor and President
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