How do I request remote access to Anu?
ANU provides a remote access service for ANU Partners, visitors or contractors (an ANU Partner is a VaHA/Contractor/Vendor/ or POI) on request via the University Systems Access Request form which includes the business reason for the access, with the support of the area supervisor.
What tools does Anu use for learning and communication?
Wattle, email, Zoom and a range of tools are used for learning and communication within courses at ANU. Every student and staff member at ANU has an ANU email address, as part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite, which also gives access to other Apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
Why do I need to check my Anu email?
Students have a responsibility to check their ANU email regularly for important communications. Most courses at ANU use Wattle, our Learning Management System (LMS) based on the Moodle LMS to provide your course materials.
What do I do if my Anu device is not working?
If you are having difficulty with your ANU device at home (that isn't realated to your home Internet). Please log a ticket through the Service Desk Portal, or call 02 6125 4321 Option 1 then Option 8. You will need to contact your ISP regarding any internet speed/connectivity issues.
What is remote access on campus?
Remote access on campus - A student login to partch through CECS linux labs or connect with ANU-Secure on their own device.
What is a student computing environment?
The Student Computing Environment includes a remotely accessible compute-server for students to log into from home, residential colleges, work, other computer labs, or from anywhere else on the Internet.
Does Partch require a password?
new policy - From Semester 1 2020, partch requires both pubkey and password authenticationa when a student wants to login to partch off campus. A student is required to upload their ssh keys to partch before they can login to partch off campus.
Can you use anu email as a data transformation method?
Keep content of the public ssh key at Putty Key Generator from your own device to somewhere at hand, as ssh public key is an insensitive information. i.e., you can use anu email as a data transformation method.
Can you disclose a private key to anyone?
Please note that a private key (i.e., ssh private key , gitlab tokens , your anu password) is a sensitive data and you should never disclose it to anybody. This includes sending it through anu email or keeping it at google drive.
Can you connect to Partch out of Australia?
If you want to connect to partch out of Australia, it is required to use remote access software and connect to it.
Is gitlab id_rsa sensitive?
Please be aware that id_rsa or any private key (i.e., ssh private key , gitlab tokens , your ANU password) is a sensitive data and you shouldn’t disclose this information to anybody or put it on the internet. This includes send this id_rsa through anu email or keep it at google drive.
Connect with other ANU students
There are lots of great ways to connect with other ANU students while you're studying remotely with a few suggestions outlined here.
Events
We'll be regularly adding events on the ANU Student Events page so can see upcoming events for students. The kind of events that have been run to date are games nights, study sessions, movie and karaoke nights and photography competitions. Keep checking the page for updates.
Resources and support
Register as a remote student to be kept up to date on events, information and advice for students who are studying outside of Canberra.
Information for international students return to Australia
The Australian Government has removed international border restrictions and quarantine requirements for international students that are fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved or recognised vaccine and hold a valid student (subclass 500) visa to enter Australia. Please refer to the COVID pathway to 2022 p age for more information.
What is an ANU email?
Every student and staff member at ANU has an ANU email address, as part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite, which also gives access to other Apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. It is expected that you will use your ANU email address whenever you need to email your lecturers, tutors, or other ANU staff members. Avoid using your personal email accounts to email ANU staff, as it is better to keep all your ANU correspondence in your official ANU email account. You can access your email online or set up Outlook on your device. Students have a responsibility to check their ANU email regularly for important communications.
How long does Wattle stay open?
You can set up notifications within Wattle to help you stay updated. Wattle courses are usually opened for student access two weeks before the semester begins, and they remain available to you for six months after the course ends.
Is Melville Hall open for remote classes?
Melville Hall has been modified specifically to make space available for students to participate in remote classes while they are on campus. There are individual cubicles as well as group spaces in a warm environment, with good wifi access. Students will be able to use their own ear buds or headphones and talk quietly while they participate in remotely delivered classes.
What is the number to call for ANU?
Please log a ticket through the Service Desk Portal, or call 02 6125 4321 Option 1 then Option 8.
Is ANU Virtual Information Commons available?
The ANU Virtual Information Commons is now available for students.
Can you deploy new equipment remotely?
For staff working remotely, de ployment of new equipment is by appointment only. You will be contacted by ITS staff in advance to schedule an appointment. For any hardware related issues, please log a ticket through the Service Desk Portal as normal, and arrangements will be made.
Connect with Other Anu Students
- There are lots of great ways to connect with other ANU students while you're studying remotely with a few suggestions outlined here. English conversation groups- Run by peer facilitators through Academic Skills this relxaed group is a great way for students to practice their English language skills. Online Zoom sessions run on 3 different days each...
Events
- We'll be regularly adding events on the ANU Student Eventspage so can see upcoming events for students. The kind of events that have been run to date are games nights, study sessions, movie and karaoke nights and photography competitions. Keep checking the page for updates.
Resources and Support
- Register as a remote student to be kept up to date on events, information and advice for students who are studying outside of Canberra. The Reach out for support page has information about how to connect in with University services for virtual support on academics, wellbeing and more. Time zone calculator- easy to use tool to work out when events are happening and assessments are d…
Information For International Students Return to Australia
- The Australian Government has removed international border restrictions and quarantine requirements for international students that are fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved or recognised vaccine and hold a valid student (subclass 500) visa to enter Australia. Please refer to the COVID pathway to 2022 page for more information. Page last updated: 26/11/2021