The University
As we approach the end of the year, it is worth reflecting on what has been both a remarkable and very busy year for ANU.
The Coalition Government will reverse the cap on tax deductibility of self-education expenses.
Although ANU continues to do great things, we face some very real challenges.
International students beneficial to all
In a recent speech, Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne indicated his commitment to freeing up a range of issues around international students.
The QS World University Rankings 2013/2014 released this morning show that ANU remains among the top 30 universities in the world, ranked 27th globally.
As you read this, I will be in China visiting some of its top ten universities.
In this video, I explain my thoughts on the Australian university funding model and compare it to international universities.
As part of our budget package, I indicated that the University would pay all staff a salary increase of 2%, backdated to 1 July 2013. This salary increase will be paid tomorrow.
Today we announced a comprehensive package of measures to address the challenges presented by the Federal Budget cuts to university funding.
A series of discussion forums will be held between 3 and 14 June seeking staff and student input for solving the serious budget challenges we confront as a result of the recently announced funding cuts to universities.
