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Our top 10 most read stories of 2025
As the year winds down, we’re looking back at the stories that shaped our 2025 feed. From Canberra deep dives to campus life essentials, these articles sparked curiosity, answered big questions and became the ones you returned to throughout the year.
If you missed a few during busy semester weeks, consider this your ultimate end-of-year reading list.
1. Why Canberra is the best city in the world for quality of life
Canberra took out a major global title this year, and readers wanted to know why. This article unpacks everything from green spaces to city design to what life in Canberra looks like day to day. It’s the perfect starting point if you’ve ever wondered why so many students fall in love with the bush capital.
2. A guide to free food on campus at ANU
Road trip fans, you are in luck. Canberra is in the perfect location for a day trip to the mountains, the country, or the snow. So, grab your lunch and some comfy shoes, and find out our favourite places to explore.
3. 7 suburbs in Canberra that are just like Sydney
Future students from Sydney (and anyone who loves a neighbourhood vibe check) couldn’t get enough of this one. It walks through the Canberra suburbs that feel a little like home for Sydneysiders, making the city easier to picture before you arrive.
4. Busting common myths about living at ANU
Thinking about living on campus? This article clears up the biggest myths, from what residential life is actually like to how easy it is to settle in. It’s a quick, honest look at what to expect and why so many students find their second home here.
5. Robert Wellington – Louis XIV, queer liberation and art in human culture
Meet ANU Associate Professor Robert Wellington, the art historian who brings the past to life with curiosity, style and a genuine love of visual culture. From early mornings spent writing to teaching in a Vivienne Westwood jacket, it’s a rich look at how art helps us make sense of who we are.
6. How do early offers to university work?
Early offers can seem confusing, but this article makes everything clear. It explains how the process works, what timelines you need to know and how early entry can shape your transition into uni. A must-read for anyone planning their next steps.
7. Why a postgraduate degree is always worth it
Thinking about postgraduate study? This article walks through the reasons students choose to take their learning further. From building specialised skills to opening new career pathways, it shows the impact that postgraduate study can rave long after graduation.
8. 5 work-life balance tips for university students
Study, social life and sleep can feel like a lot to juggle. This helpful story shares simple ideas to stay grounded during the uni semester, from finding routines that work to making small shifts that support your wellbeing day to day.
9. A day in the life of an ANU student
This story brings together a series of day-in-the-life videos from ANU students, each with their own rhythm and routine. It’s a warm snapshot of the many ways students shape their days at ANU.
10. 5 cool places to study in Canberra
Studying doesn’t have to be boring. This article rounds up some of Canberra’s coolest study spots, from cosy cafes to iconic cultural institutions. If you need a little scenery shift to boost your focus, this is the story for you.
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