On Campus October 2005

Info hub spins into action

A new shop-front in Union Court is destined to become the major information hub for students and newcomers to the University grounds.

Health partnership possible

Epidemic control programs at ANU were in the spotlight again when the Chinese health minister visited the University during his tour of Australia late last month.

More people opting for pedals over petrol

More than 130 cyclists took part in Ride to Work Day breakfasts at ANU this month, with organisers predicting these numbers would be among the highest in the ACT.

Science centre founder marks milestone

Australia’s first hands-on science centre reached the quarter century mark recently, having grown from a small ANU project into one of the nation’s most successful tourism and education drawcards.

Call for cultural exchange

The importance of understanding more about Indonesian culture and language was a key theme at a recent conference on relations between Australia and its northern neighbour.

Initiative planting seeds for future Newtons

A new cross-campus initiative in mathematical physics has been launched by Federal MP Gary Nairn and ANU Vice-Chancellor Ian Chubb.

'Take advantage of powerhouse': Senator

ACT Senator Gary Humphries described ANU as a “powerhouse of creativity and energy” prior to a meeting with some of the University’s elite students recently.

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