Impact of giving

Supporting ANU is an investment in Australia’s future. Learn how donations have made a difference in the lives of gifted students and resulted in research that addresses global issues.

Ebe Ganon, student caller of 2016 Phone Appeal (Photo by Yen Eriksen)

Rebecca “Ebe” Ganon calling: working on the ANU phone appeal »

I applied to work on the phone appeal because I felt really lucky to have been awarded a scholarship from generous donors. Working on the phone...
Student callers of 2016 Phone Appeal (Photo by Stuart Hay)

Dialling a difference »

The appeal raised $120,128 in cash and pledged gifts to support ANU, including to The ANU Fund and the Konzo Prevention Fund. The ANU Fund...
Dr Claire Clark

An ANU dynasty - the Dr Claire Clark Scholarship »

In 2016, Mr Russell Clark, an ANU alumnus and Portfolio Manager at Horseman Capital Management, established the Dr Claire Clark Scholarship to honour...
Newly arrived Scholars with existing Scholars at the Tuckwell Scholarship Orientation Day, held in February 2017.

World-leading act of modern philanthropy »

In 2016, philanthropists Graham and Louise Tuckwell announced Australia's largest personal philanthropic contribution to a university to fund a major...
Westpac Research Fellow, Associate Professor Antonio Tricoli with Westpac Managing Director and CEO, Mr Brian Hartzer and ANU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Schmidt during a visit to ANU. (Photo by Stuart Hay)

ANU and the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation: philanthropic partners »

The ANU partnership with the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation (WBF) to establish the Westpac Scholarship Program has been a journey of true...

London law alumni support ANU law students »

The ANU College of Law alumni community in London have created a unique opportunity for two students to intern in a London legal firm. The...
James Erskine with his family (Photo provided by ANU Drill Hall Gallery)

A visionary reopening of the Drill Hall Gallery »

When the newly renovated ANU Drill Hall Gallery reopened in July 2016, it included a major donation of paintings and sculptures from the collection...
Howard Bradbury in Mozambique

Vale Dr Howard Bradbury AM »

Dr Howard Bradbury AM passed away in 2016 at age 89, his death is a great loss for the ANU and the Australian science community. Dr Bradbury was one...
Professor Nicholas Evans (Photo by Yen Eriksen)

Protecting Linguistics: The Stephen and Helen Wurm Endowment »

Professor Nicholas Evans, Head of the Department of Linguistics and Distinguished Professor in the School of Culture, History and Language at the...

ANU Giving Day – Let’s make konzo disappear »

A record number of students, staff, alumni and friends raised over $85,000 through the ANU Giving Day appeal to help prevent the disease konzo. All...
Emeritus Professor John Love

The Love bequest »

Emeritus Professor John Love arrived at the Institute of Advanced Studies at ANU in 1973 to research fibre optics, and retired as an Emeritus...
John Mitchell (Photo by Stuart Hay)

A Philanthropist farmer: sowing a fairer future »

John Mitchell is a successful farmer and investor with a passion for economics and reducing income inequality. His philanthropic drive was shaped...
Elizabeth Greene Scholarship recipient Mr Grant Brown. (Photo by Yen Eriksen)

Seeking better treatment for immune-related diseases »

Philanthropists Peter and Susan Yates established the Elizabeth Greene Scholarship program in 2016 to honour Peter's half-sister Elizabeth Greene,...
Minoru Hokari - Image provided by Yuki Hokari

Knitting connections in her brother’s memory - Yuki Hokari’s story »

For over a decade, Yuki Hokari has been devoted to honouring the memory of her brother, Minoru Hokari. He was a promising young PhD scholar who came...

Supporting Indigenous cultures and histories: the role of philanthropy »

The National Centre for Indigenous Studies (NCIS) works to ensure that Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and experiences are respected, valued,...
Professor Brian P. Schmidt, Vice-Chancellor and President The Australian National University

Message of thanks from the Vice-Chancellor »

Welcome to The Australian National University's 2016 Report to Donors. The Australian National University is a resource for the nation and the world...
Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC QC FASSA FAIIA, Chancellor The Australian National University

Message of thanks from the Chancellor »

This report recognises the far-reaching impact that our donors have on all aspects of The Australian National University. I warmly thank all our...
Ron Parker speaking at the 2016 Celebration of Giving event.

Passion for cancer research - Ron Parker speaks at the annual donor event »

An edited extract of Ron Parker's speech at the 2016 Celebration of Giving: "We all give for different reasons. My passion is for Cancer Research....
Dr Vince FitzGerald AO President, Board of Governors Endowment for Excellence

Endowment for Excellence - President's message »

On behalf of the Board of Governors, I would like to thank all our donors for their generosity in 2016. ANU is an inspirational community with far-...

Foundations of the Endowment »

Named foundations within the Endowment for Excellence continued to be very active in pursuit of their missions in 2016. ANU Visual Arts Foundation...

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