Student projects are a key part of the ANU McCusker Institute’s work. Our projects engage students and cover a wide range of topics related to social impact, community engagement, and research. Students can also propose their own projects, and we encourage students to get involved in projects that create change in their communities.
Work alongside community organisations to address real challenges. These projects connect students with external partners on issues ranging from social services and environmental action to policy and advocacy.
Student-led projects born from personal passion and drive. Whether through a residential college, student club, or independent effort, these initiatives are created and run by students making change in their communities.
Turn the ANU campus into a testbed for real-world change. Living Lab projects use our own university as a site to trial, measure, and scale solutions for sustainability, wellbeing, and community life.
A Living Lab project is about 40 hours of team work with a campus partner, on a challenge aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the McCusker Institute's thematic areas — from energy, waste and food systems to accessibility, belonging and everyday wellbeing. Browse the current projects below to see what that looks like in practice.
Short, focused sprints where interdisciplinary student teams tackle a set problem against the clock. Team Challenges are a fast way to build skills, collaborate, and make an impact.
Take your impact beyond Australia. Global Programs connect students with international partners and fellowships to address shared challenges across borders.
