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ANU is assessing reports of an alleged Oracle Cloud breach. At this stage, we have no indication that our Oracle Cloud environment has been compromised or impacted. 

While Oracle denies any breach, a preliminary review suggests Australian and New Zealand domains are implicated. ANU is monitoring for risks, implementing precautionary measures and collaborating with cybersecurity peers to ensure the security of its systems.

Left to right: Pat Anderson AO, Professor Tom Calma AO and Deb Edwards at the  Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre (image: Jamie Kidston/ANU).

Last Wednesday, ANU officially opened the Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Yankunytjatjara woman, the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG. The event was attended by Her Excellency the Hon Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, alongside members of Dr O’Donoghue’s family and the ANU community. 

Dr O’Donoghue is a Yankunytjatjara woman and the first Aboriginal person to be recognised with the naming of a building at ANU. Her lifelong dedication to the health, education, and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has left a lasting impact on the nation. 

The Vice-Chancellor described the naming as a tribute to Dr O’Donoghue’s courage, grace and commitment to driving lasting change. Ms Deb Edwards, Dr O’Donoghue’s niece and Head of the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation reflected on the family’s pride in seeing her legacy honoured through a space where community can gather, connect and celebrate culture. 

The Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre is the third building named after women as part of the ANU building renaming initiative, joining the Pauline Griffin Health & Wellbeing Centre and the Skaidrite Darius building. 

Professor Donald Butler from the was appointed to the under the federal Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Donald is one of Australia’s leading ecologists and biographers working to support evidence-based solutions to key challenges in landscape management and biodiversity conservation through policy, regulation and market-based incentives.   

Congratulations to Donald on this outstanding achievement—we look forward to following his continued impact on environment and policy laws.  

Indira Zahra Zafira (Provided by ANU) 

In this Faces of ANU feature, meet Indira Zahra Zafira, a Master of Energy Change student and Australia Award recipient from Indonesia. With a background in renewable energy and a commitment to climate solutions, Zahra is advocating for women in STEM.

At ANU, she’s embraced interdisciplinary learning while balancing motherhood and leadership in energy transition. Her story highlights resilience, community, and the drive to create a sustainable future.

Read more: Indira Zahra Zafira shares her journey

There is a more than average amount of uncertainty in the world right now, and I know for many of us this requires a lot of resilience, fortitude and new ways of staying focused. We have lots of resources available in these moments and this includes the Student Safety and Wellbeing team, Advisor to Staff, your managers, friends and broader networks, as well as colleagues. I have certainly been relying on the latter a lot as of late.

Read more: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ message to staff - what remains unchanged

Jörg Schmeisser, Mountain in the South, 1982, lithograph. 

Monday 17 March – Friday 20 June  

Marking the 15th anniversary of the (CIW), Scenes from the Collection explores the vast and ever-changing landscape of the Chinese world, highlighting the diverse communities from the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese diaspora. Drawn from the art collections of CIW and ANU, the exhibition showcases a selection of rarely displayed paintings, prints and photographic works.  

Wednesday 2 April, 4-5pm 

The Sabah dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia originated from historical claims by the Philippines over territory that was previously a British crown colony and then became part of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. In this seminar, Dr Sue Thompson from the in the will untangle the history of the dispute by exploring its narratives, historical contexts and broader implications. 

Thursday 3 April, 6-8.30pm 

The Planetary Health Equity Hothouse is hosting a screening of the documentary Purpose, which asks: what is the purpose of our economies and how can we change them? The film follows two individuals — Katherine Trebeck and Lorenzo Fioramonti — who develop ground-breaking political projects in order to shift our economic systems away from endless GDP growth, towards what really matters for people and the planet. They envision a world where we no longer serve the economy, but the economy serves us.  

Monday 7 April, 6-7pm

Join acclaimed historian Joan Beaumont as she discusses her powerful new book, Gull Force: Australian POWs on Ambon and Hainan, 1941–45, with Professor Christina Twomey. Delving into the harrowing experiences of Australian soldiers in captivity, this conversation sheds light on one of World War II’s most tragic and overlooked stories. Books available for signing from 5.30pm. 

Register now: Meet the author – Joan Beaumont 

Thursday 10 April, 6-7pm 

Journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney joins Virginia Haussegger to discuss her deeply personal and thought-provoking new book, All of It. Through a collection of witty and heartfelt essays, Boney explores love, loss, ambition, and the complexities of public and private life. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of Australia’s most compelling voices. Books available for signing from 5.30pm. 
 
Register now: Meet the author - Brooke Boney 

ANU+ is a structured non-academic program that encourages students’ learning through reflection on their volunteering experiences and formally recognises students’ personal development and contributions achieved through volunteering. 

Interested in joining ANU+?  The next e-learning Career Central module begins on 1 April, so visit the ANU+ website to find out more and prepare.

If you have any further questions, please come to one of the upcoming drop-in sessions.

Learn more: ANU+ 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging at ANU just got easier. Five new chargers have been installed at the Fulton Muir Building, expanding the University’s charging network and supporting the transition to sustainable transport. 

This rollout builds on a program that began in 2024, providing greater access to on-campus charging for staff and students and driving ANU towards a low-carbon future. 

ANU has active research grants funded by the US government across several colleges and is one of several Australian institutions affected by the US government's "America First" agenda, which has led to increased scrutiny and funding cancellations for Australian research. 

We understand these developments may create uncertainty—not only for our researchers but also for our students here and abroad. We are working behind the scenes to support those impacted, including our American students at ANU and ANU students studying in the US.

Our commitment to international collaboration remains strong, and we will continue to support our community through these challenges.

For academic support and advice, please visit the Key Student Contacts webpage. 

Ever wondered why your Wi-Fi slows down or disconnects unexpectedly? Wi-Fi interference happens when other wireless signals or physical barriers disrupt your connection—think of it as static for the internet. 

Common causes include nearby networks, personal hotspots (a no-go in crowded lecture halls) and obstacles like walls or appliances. Even everyday electronics, such as microwaves and Bluetooth devices, may interfere with Wi-Fi performance. 

We’re working hard to upgrade our campus Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected with less interference.  

Thanks to Dendy Canberra, student On Campus readers have a chance to win a double pass to the Monster Fest Weekender 3 Part 2: The Spawning, Friday 11 April 11 – Sunday 13 April. For a full list of movies, dates and times . 

The competition closes at noon on Friday 4 April.   

Help is available if you need it. If you are dealing with a personal or University-related issue, ANU encourages you to seek support through the Student Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.

You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.