ANU McCusker Institute

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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Shaping Hopeful Futures

The McCusker Institute Thought-Leaders Exchange brings visionary community leaders into the heart of the university, sparking dynamic conversations with students and staff. Together, we challenge...

McCusker Institute joins the ITD Alliance

The ANU McCusker Institute has joined the ITD Alliance as...

Abundant Water delivers Adaptive Edge Training in collaboration with the ANU McCusker Institute

Abundant Water, in collaboration with the ANU McCusker Institute, is...

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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.

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.