Rory Medcalf at the NSC alumni event on 8 Dec 2025
Madison Durham, NSC

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

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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ANU National Security College building

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

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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Participants at the NSC Finnish roundtable
Jed Buchanan/NSC

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

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 Dr Huong Le Thu and Professor Bec Strating

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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