KNoTs in this thread
Workshops that build the skills this thread asks for. See the full KNoT schedule for when they next run.
Cybernetic Historiography (Histories & counter-histories)
In this KNoT, we explore cybernetic methods for exploring the practice of history from a systems point-of-view. Specifically, you will learn ways to both analyse...
Economics of Innovation
This workshop introduces the economics of innovation — a field that seeks to understand how ideas are produced and rewarded. We examine the core features...
Emergence and Hopeful Futures
Explore self-organisation, feedback, and resilience — then apply cybernetic thinking to design hopeful, adaptable futures.
GenAI for social good?
Expert Panel Discussion: Navigating the complexities and shaping our future as community-minded leaders Can artificial intelligence help solve society’s biggest challenges and...
LLMs Unplugged
In this hands-on workshop you will train and use your own language model from scratch - with just pen and paper and a bit of...
Quantum Diplomacy
A serious game that explores how we collaboratively make decisions about future technologies. The year is 2035. Come and play!
Systems and Feedback
From 1970s Chile to today — explore systems thinking through history’s boldest cybernetic experiment, and learn to spot where real change happens.
Projects in this thread
Real projects students are working on in this thread. Browse all projects, or bring your own.
Ongoing Project
ANU Rocketry – Australian Universities Rocket Competition Project
Students will complete at least 80 hours of work on a defined project that contributes to ANU Rocketry’s preparation for the Australian Universities Rocket Competition...
Ongoing Project
ANU Solar Racing Project
The World Solar Challenge is a massive effort for students involved in the initiative. Students in ANU Solar Racing are encouraged to count their project...
Ongoing Project
ANU Student Urgent Relief Fund (SURF) Workplace Giving
Through the generosity of our ANU community and donors, the Student Urgent Relief Fund (SURF) provides support to ANU students who are experiencing financial hardship...
Ongoing Project
Bring Your Own Community Project
If you arrive already connected to a community organisation — through volunteering, work, family, a club, or an earlier placement. this pathway is for you!...
EoI Open
Canberra Community Data Hub (Narrative Development & Community Voice)
The Canberra Community Data Hub will be an online platform that brings together data and community insight to better understand Canberra’s strengths and needs. Led...
EoI Open
Embedding Research in the Health System
Australia is a global leader in health and medical research, but a key challenge remains: embedding and translating research into real-world healthcare practice. Despite...
EoI Open
Environmentally Responsible Use of AI
Investigate the hidden environmental costs of AI and help ANU build practical guidance for sustainable tech choices. AI systems are rapidly embedded across universities—in...
EoI Open
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Flooding
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) — such as re-vegetating riverbanks, restoring wetlands, and leaky weirs — are increasingly used to reduce flood risk and deliver co-benefits like...
Ongoing Project
The CSS Community Website for Student Experience
The CSS Community Website for Student Experience is a College-wide initiative designed to create a central hub that brings together student resources, opportunities, events,...