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Creating a Vision for Rural Australia
Outlining strategies to strengthen and sustain rural communities was a key focus of a major conference that took place in Narabri, north-west NSW on 18 and 19 April 2012. The Sustaining Rural Communities conference, opened by the Hon Simon Crean, brought together some of the country’s key…
New Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Launched
A new degree - the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (BPPE) - will be available in CASS in 2013. Combining the analytical rigour of philosophy with political science, international relations and a sound grounding in economic theory this elite degree will provide students with a clear…
CASS sponsors the Australian University debating championships
The Australian Intervarsity debating championships, affectionately known as ‘Easters’ was held at the ANU from 10-14 April. Attracting over 450 students from around Australia the tournament provided a unique opportunity to gather some of Australia’s brightest students on the ANU campus showcasing…
School students enjoy taste of the Classics
Last week, students from Kingsford Smith School visited ANU to experience the study of Classics for a day. The students participated in a tour of the Classics Museum, where they were able to view and experience ancient artefacts first hand. All the students also participated in a mock…
Bach's St John Passion - World premier english translation
The Passion of Christ according to St John is one of Bach’s choral masterpieces and is perhaps the most often performed and best loved of his works. On Thursday 5 April in Canberra’s Llewellyn Hall, a new version in English was given its world premiere in a translation by ANU graduate…
Local voice to be heard at G20 Summit
Fourth year undergraduate student Marie-Alice McLean-Dreyfus has been selected to attend the G20 Youth Summit in Washington in June. Marie-Alice joins five other young Australians from across Australia who will make up the Global Voices G20 Australian Youth Delegation. Read more
New Head of Furniture Workshop
Ashley Jameson Eriksmoen is the new Head of the Furniture Workshop. Recently arrived from California’s San Francisco Bay Area, she has taught and exhibited extensively and has been the recipient of several international grants. Pursuing the central question of “How do humans connect with objects…