National outreach
As Australia's national university, it is important that ANU be well connected with other national institutions (e.g. CSIRO, DSTO, ANSTO, national museums etc.) and other Australian universities. Such relations can facilitate the national role, build opportunities for students to access ANU programs and facilitate research both within ANU and partner organisations.
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ANU will develop an active set of national alliances where these links clearly:
- enhance the University's national role
- build and enrich the educational and/or research mission of the University.
As Australia's national university, there is no requirement that the activities of ANU be confined to Canberra. There is opportunity for ANU to more effectively engage with the Australian community and business by considering the provision of postgraduate programs in areas with a significant population base.
- ANU will consider the development of programs in locations other than Canberra, where such activities can be conducted consistent with the quality and research ethos of the University.
- ANU will develop strong and enduring relationships with business organisations that allow those organisations to access the depth of expertise in the University, and for ANU academics to engage in research and education activities that mutually align.
A critical element of the role of a major research university involves its interactions with industry. Through our educational mission and research excellence, ANU contributes directly to the Australian economy. Meaningful interaction with industry complements the roles as Australia's national university and Australia's finest university.
- ANU will encourage staff to engage with industry in education, research, commercialisation and consultancy activities.
