Max Corden has died, aged 96. A refugee from the Nazis in 1939, he helped drive Australia's 1973 tariff cuts. Max embodied how openness benefits Australia.

Here's my 2018 speech launching Max's autobiography, Lucky Boy in the Lucky Country: andrewleigh.com/lucky_boy_in_t… #auspol

It was great for our ANU Crawford School of Public Policy @Devpolicy UPNG graduates to meet ANU Vice-Chancellor, Prof Helen Sullivan and other ANU colleagues in POM on the eve of the 2023 PNG Update. These young lecturers are the future of UPNG economics.

Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke gets his science on at @Questacon in 1988.

What’s your fondest memory of visiting this #CulturalIcon ? 😊

Explore records connected to Australian science and innovation: bit.ly/3bLOtn5

NAA: A6180, 10/3/87/8 #NationalScienceWeek

Join the 2023 PNG Update, a premier forum for discussing economic & public policy issues in Papua New Guinea.

Organised by the University of Papua New Guinea and ANU Crawford’s Development Policy Centre devpolicy.org.

Full conference program & abstracts: bit.ly/2023PNG_Update…

The Voice to Parliament referendum is one of the most important votes in our nation's history, writes ANU Vice-Chancellor.

He says Australians must arm themselves with the knowledge they need to make an informed choice.
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What are you doing Wednesday evening next week? Come along to a very special event. I’ll be there. ourANU is hosting a dialogue on the Voice. Bring your family, your friends, why not make a date night of it? (Maybe you need a night without the kids.) FREE eventbrite.com.au/e/the-aborigin…

Ready to play?

ANUPopulationHealth and Boho Interactive have created the ultimate tabletop game for adults.

Test your problem-solving skills and decision-making as part of Uncharted Territory.

📆 July 12 - 13, afternoon & evening sessions available
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Great to welcome the ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop at #UPNG . During her visit, the Chancellor highlighted the significance of the PNG and Australian partnership and the collaboration between #UPNG and ANU. Under her leadership as the Foreign Minister of Aus., the Aus. government…

A message from Hugh’s family:

We’re heartbroken to say that after months of illness Hugh died peacefully on the morning of the 29th of June. Widely admired by friends and colleagues, he was a beloved husband to Marilyn Marilyn Chalkley and adored father to Owen and Harry Harry Saddler.

Every member of society should be able to access the best possible education society can afford. For Australia in 2023, that means the Federal government fully funding public schools by providing 100% of the Schooling Resourcing Standard. #ProudToBePublic

How can the #APS prepare for an era of reform?

Come along to an insightful evening of the Australian Policy Handbook launch & a discussion about a generational transformation of the Australian Public Service.

🗓️10 May
RSVP👉bit.ly/AP-handbook

#APS reform #auspol #ANUExpert

The Australian federal budget. My initial comments on energy and climate: housing energy efficiency subsidies, powering the regions, hydrogen, capacity investment, adaptation, institutions, overall magnitudes and what’s missing. Thread. 1/8

#DYK ourANU campus has over 10,000 trees?
Come enjoy the beautiful gardens of the ANU Vice-Chancellor’s residence on either 3 or 4 May, as part of Canberra Tree Week. For more info/to book, visit: bit.ly/3NhfPS7

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#thicktrunktuesday #trees #autumn #walk

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt's big ideas for how Australia funds and uses research theconversation.com/nobel-laureate… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

We ourANU are looking for my successor as ANU Vice-Chancellor - If you are someone passionate about universities and their role in society - Certainly one of the best universities to lead in the world jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/5509…

Australia’s higher education system needs a 'nose to tail' overhaul, ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt tells Patricia Karvelas.

If we don’t get it right, our nation won’t have the future workforce it needs or be ready for 21st century challenges like the rise of AI.

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Was great to be at Science Meets Parliament today discussing how Australian R&D can power our prosperity and future.

Thanks for the riveting conversation Misha Schubert and Cathy Foley.

Science & Technology Australia

The most recent episode of #ReimaginingHE sees ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof Brian Schmidt chatting with Judyth about immersive on-campus learning, and balance between life & academia, among other things. Listen now 🎧🍎
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