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Madison Durham, NSC
18 December 2025
Message from the Head of College: December 2025
Professor Rory Medcalf reflects on the recent antisemitic atrocity in Bondi, community cohesion and NSC’s role in Australia’s national security.
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Bondi attacks
Helsinki Security Forum 2025
29 October 2025
Message from the Head of College: October 2025
Rory Medcalf reflects on Australia’s evolving security landscape, announcing the 2026 Securing our Future conference and updates on Community Consultations, research, and AUKUS education initiatives.
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DFAT/Daniel Walding
28 July 2025
Message from the Head of College: July 2025
Professor Medcalf reflects on NSC’s work in July 2025 – from the latest publication on conflict prevention in our region, to Community Consultations and upcoming events.
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30 January 2026
Message from the Head of College: January 2026
Professor Rory Medcalf talks about the need for Australia to prepare for the growing risks to its security and the year ahead for the College.
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Securing our Future
NSC
26 November 2025
Message from the Head of College: November 2025
Rory Medcalf talks about the important work done by NSC in November 2025 – including the SES program visit to USA, new publication on AI, ACIC CEO address, and the Securing our Future conference.
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NSC
27 May 2025
Message from the Head of College: May 2025
Professor Medcalf reflects on Australia’s political stability and urges national dialogue on security through NSC’s new Community Consultations.
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Jed Buchanan/NSC
29 September 2025
Message from the Head of College: September 2025
Professor Rory Medcalf reflects on the key activities of the College in September 2025.
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NSC
27 February 2026
Message from the Head of College: February 2026
Professor Rory Medcalf talks about the upcoming NSC conference, the recent NSC delegation to Europe and the College's priorities in March.
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Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs
30 June 2025
Message from the Head of College: June 2025
Professor Medcalf reflects on NSC’s work in June 2025 – from Community Consultations and capacity-building activities, to deepening regional partnerships and shaping the College’s future direction.
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NSC
29 August 2025
Message from the Head of College: August 2025
Professor Medcalf reflects on NSC’s work in August 2025 – from the review on the terrorism law, the Community Consultations, to academic teaching and upcoming development programs.
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30 April 2026
Message from the Head of College: April 2026
Professor Rory Medcalf highlights NSC’s post-conference momentum, with Community Consultations shaping national debate, sustained delivery of NSC programs, and expanding international engagements.
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