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- 2022 - ? (Creation)
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1 box of physical items plus digital items.
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Biographical history
The Australian National University was established by an Act of the Federal Parliament in 1946 and is governed by a Council. Its founding mission was to be of enduring significance in the post-war life of the nation, to support the development of national unity and identity, to improve Australia's understanding of itself and its neighbours, and to contribute to economic development and social cohesion. Its mandate was to undertake 'postgraduate research and study both generally and in relation to subjects of national importance'. This national mission gives the University a distinctive relationship with the Australian Federal Government. It was Australia's only full-time research university with four initial Research Schools (Physical Sciences, Medical Research, Social Sciences and Pacific Studies). Undergraduate courses have been taught since 1960, when it amalgamated with Canberra University College.
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Scope and content
This series contains items symbolic of ANU during its 75th anniversary year. These include objects showing the impact of the 2020 hail storm and COVID 19 on the campus, teaching and research between 2020 and 2022, an updated paid parental leave scheme, the ANU First Nations Portfolio, cooperation with Indigenous communities, mementous discoveries in science and 75th anniversary events.
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Conditions governing access
Embargoed until ANU centenary in 2046.