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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News and Events
FRONT ROOM Series
Mon 20 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM
The ANU McCusker Institute Front Room offers a dedicated space...
General Information Session : McCusker Institute
Wed 20 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Curious about a place where social change and transdisciplinary thinking...
General Information Session : McCusker Institute
Wed 27 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Curious about a place where social change and transdisciplinary thinking...
Planetary Health Equity Future Leaders Program 2026
ANU, Canberra 16–27 November 2026 FreeThe ARC Laureate Planetary Health...
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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.
For Students
Engage with the ANU McCusker Institute by joining the SoCIETIE Initiative course
Our Partners
Find out about our partners, projects, and how to get involved
Our Staff
Become a Fellow, Affiliate, Friend or internal partner of the Institute
Upcoming KNoTs
Join us at one of our upcoming classes, which we call KNoTs (to Know the Nature of Things). KNoTs are short, intensive courses that explore a specific topic related to social impact, community engagement, and research. See the full schedule.
CyberNations
Fri 22 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Presentations That Don't Suck
Mon 25 May 2026, 01:00 PM
Shareable Artefact Showcase
Wed 27 May 2026, 01:00 PM