You are invited to the launch of a new permanent public artwork at ANU. A History of Student Activism at the Australian National University traces sixty years of student activism at ANU, beginning in 1960 when the University first began to accept undergraduate students and running until 2020 when the installation was created.

Featuring artworks by Esther Carlin, Aidan Hartshorn and Joanne Leong with research by Emma Cupitt, Vanamali Hermans and Mia Stone. Including the film Critical Mass: The Establishment of Women's Studies at the Australian National University featuring interviews with Dr Ann Curthoys, Dr Susan Magarey, Liz O'Brien, Julia Ryan and Christine Fernon.  

Hear from Project Curator, Dr Alex Martinis Roe, former Students’ Association President and student activist founder of Women’s Studies at ANU, Liz O’Brien, and current ANUSA President Madhumitha (Madhu) Janagaraja.

Discussion will be followed by drinks and an opportunity to view the artwork. 

Registration is free

This event will be held in-person and on online. The event will be held in-person in the Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Kambri Precinct, 155 University Avenue, Acton ACT 2601. Registration is essential and guests must show their Eventbrite ticket and check in using the CBR check-in app on arrival. Guests who are attending the event online will be sent a Zoom link following their Eventbrite registration.