ANU must innovate in research, teaching and learning, and elevate our understanding of contemporary Australia and our world. This is the fundamental purpose of the national university, which we will remain as long as we continue to serve Australia with distinction. Our unique place in the nation is inseparably linked to this contribution. To fulfil our mandate, we must invest in, and insist on, excellence everywhere at ANU. In other words, we must be a contemporary national university and a valuable global resource. For further information please visit: http://www.anu.edu.au/about.