Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol46 Issue5 8–12 February 2021

Grand Graduation celebration – Monday 8 February
With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, we are unable to hold our normal graduation ceremonies, a cornerstone experience for our students as they complete their studies, in person. Instead, we will be hosting a hybrid Grand Graduation celebration event that will take place virtually (via livestream) and in-person in seven locations across Australia and internationally on Monday 8 February, 3-4pm. 

Staff are invited to watch the livestream event and can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grand-graduation-watch-online-tickets-129783089715.

State of the University – Wednesday 10 February
The annual State of the University Address will be held at Llewellyn Hall on Wednesday 10 February from 2.30-3.30pm. 

This will be an opportunity for you to hear from the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor about their vision for ANU – and how ANU will be positioned from now to 2025 and beyond. 

Staff are encouraged to attend this event in person. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of our community. Please register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-state-of-the-university-address-tickets-136892062845. 

Commencement Address – Monday 15 February
The annual Commencement Address will be held along the lawns of University Avenue on Monday 15 February from 11am-12pm.

The Commencement Address is the official welcome for new students to ANU. The keynote address will be delivered by The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, 29th Prime Minister of Australia. 

Staff are encouraged to attend the event in person to welcome our new students to campus. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of our community. Please register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-anu-commencement-address-tickets-132354677403.

All questions can be directed to events@anu.edu.au.