The ANU McCusker Institute develops community-minded leaders who make positive social impact. We inspire students and the ANU community to become active contributors to local, national, and global communities while raising awareness of pressing social issues. We bridge academic research and real-world challenges through transdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students to tackle complex societal issues as engaged citizens.
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What We Do
Connect
We connect students with a vibrant network of transdisciplinary researchers, social change advocates and community leaders.
Engage
Innovative projects and real-world learning experiences empower students to engage with social impact and transformation.
Inspire
We foster the changemakers to make a difference in our community through an intellectually rigorous learning environment.
News and Events
Abundant Water delivers Adaptive Edge Training...
Abundant Water, in collaboration with the ANU McCusker Institute, is offering a three-part Adaptive Edge Training series, equipping leaders with practical tools to navigate uncertainty...
Learning to Learn in a Changing World
Join us for a dynamic conversation and celebration that brings together educators, industry leaders, and alumni to share insights on how we can collectively shape future-ready learning...
McCusker Institute joins the ITD Alliance
The ANU McCusker Institute has joined the ITD Alliance as an institutional member, connecting the university's pioneering transdisciplinary education programs to a global network of...
Our Programs
Our expertise spans decades of academic engagement across a wide array of fields, including the social sciences, policy, governance, and humanities. In addition to these areas, we emphasise applying research to real-world challenges that create meaningful social change.
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