u/MrDorpeling

I was just thinking about how the perception of martial arts in general seems to have changed over the years. There's just so much more information out there nowadays on what different arts are actually all about and even the fighting techniques used in action movies are often more realistic than let's say 25 years ago. When I was younger, I would get the question if I could do the splits quite regularly when I mentioned I trained martial arts. Nobody has asked me that in years. I mean, I can't, but it would be nice to be asked once in a while.

Dear ANU Community,

The ANU Council has commenced the process to appoint the University’s next Chancellor, following the conclusion of the current Chancellor’s term at the end of 2026.

After consultation with TEQSA, Council has agreed to adopt a selection process that includes a majority independent panel, including an independent Chair, ensuring the appointment is both well-informed and clearly independent. This approach has been formalised through a voluntary undertaking agreed between ANU and TEQSA.

The Chancellor plays a critical role in leading the Council and supporting the long-term direction of the University. It is important that this appointment is made through a process that is robust, transparent and commands confidence across our community.

I have commenced a listening process with senior leadership to ensure the panel is informed by the University's culture, values and future priorities. There will also be opportunities for the ANU community to contribute to the attributes we seek in the next Chancellor, with further details to be provided in this week’s On Campus.

We are committed to identifying a candidate of outstanding calibre who reflects our unique national role in advancing excellence in research and education, deepening understanding of our region and the world, and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and opportunities for self-determination.

Kind regards,

Dr Larry Marshall

Pro-Chancellor

The Australian National University

Dear ANU Community,

The ANU Council has commenced the process to appoint the University’s next Chancellor, following the conclusion of the current Chancellor’s term at the end of 2026.

After consultation with TEQSA, Council has agreed to adopt a selection process that includes a majority independent panel, including an independent Chair, ensuring the appointment is both well-informed and clearly independent. This approach has been formalised through a voluntary undertaking agreed between ANU and TEQSA.

The Chancellor plays a critical role in leading the Council and supporting the long-term direction of the University. It is important that this appointment is made through a process that is robust, transparent and commands confidence across our community.

I have commenced a listening process with senior leadership to ensure the panel is informed by the University's culture, values and future priorities. There will also be opportunities for the ANU community to contribute to the attributes we seek in the next Chancellor, with further details to be provided in this week’s On Campus.

We are committed to identifying a candidate of outstanding calibre who reflects our unique national role in advancing excellence in research and education, deepening understanding of our region and the world, and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and opportunities for self-determination.

Kind regards,

Dr Larry Marshall

Pro-Chancellor

The Australian National University