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Rory Medcalf at the NSC alumni event on 8 Dec 2025
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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Rory Medcalf at the Helsinki Security Forum 2025
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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Professor Rory Medcalf AM FAIIA, Dr Huong Le Thu, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Datuk Prof Mohd Faiz Abdullah and Thomas Daniel (L-R)
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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ANU National Security College building
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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Professor Rory Medcalf AM, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC and Tim Wilford
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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Rory Medcalf at UTAS
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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Participants at the NSC Finnish roundtable
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 delegation in Sweden, Feb 2026
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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Professor Rory Medcalf AM with Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs Mr. K Shanmugam
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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Sally Bulkeley and Professor Rory Medcalf with Luke Gosling OAM, MP
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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Professor Rory Medcalf AM with Dr Huong Le Thu and Professor Bec Strating
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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