Alumni news
Short film ‘Kiku’ helps discover the vibrant, exciting side of ageing
‘Kiku’ is an intergenerational short dance film that takes us on journeys of ageing by six remarkable women over 50. The film is directed by alumna of ANU School of Art & Design, Natsuko Yonezawa, and encourages everyone to approach the topic of ageing with an open heart and mind. “This film…
From ANU to the Bustling Art Scenes of New York and London
London is bustling with activity as the city prepares for the Coronation. Cycling down the busy streets, past Buckingham palace, Tamsin Hong makes her way through Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens, arriving at Serpentine for another day working as Exhibitions Curator. It’s been home to contemporary…
A sister act, Miriam & Jamila Rizvi
Miriam Rizvi (BA, BVA ‘12) If you went to the Australian National University (ANU) during the early 2010s, you would find me at Union Court, handing out flyers, talking politics and trying to get you to vote for things. For me, ANU is something of a family affair. My…
ANU awards Honorary Doctorate to Martine Letts
Martine Letts (BA Hons ’82) has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (HonLLD) by The Australian National University, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to public service and law nationally and internationally. Martine’s storied career includes 17 years with the Department of…
ANU alumnus Rupert Boyd as duo Boyd Meets Girl comes back to Canberra with new album
For ten years classical guitarist and ANU School of Music alumnus Rupert Boyd with wife American cellist Laura Metcalf have performed as the critically acclaimed duo Boyd Meets Girl. Both successful soloists, with Rupert described by The Washington Post as “truly evocative”, they performed across…
Art school’s graduation exhibition makes long-awaited return
Graduating students from the ANU School of Art & Design are finally able to showcase their works in the first in-person graduating exhibition since the pandemic started. With lockdowns and density limitations, the 2021 graduands missed out on making their artistic debut as the…
Q&A with ANU English alumnus and author Simon Turner
Secrets of a River Swimmer follows a man who is taken on a journey that helps him and the people he meets gain a new lease on life. The book, written by CASS alumnus Simon Turner (BA ’95), was originally intended as a personal project. It has now been published by US-based publisher The Story Plant…