ABACUS is a student-run society with the aim of building a community for ANU students who are studying or are interested in anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology and cultural heritage. Our primary objectives are : 1) To promote academic, social and cultural activities of common concern to members of ABACUS 2) To promote the pursuit of learning amongst the members of ABACUS 3) To foster fellowship and good working relations with groups including but not restricted to The School of Archaeology and Anthropology, Canberra Archaeological Society, lecturers and other societies of ANU 4) To, where deemed appropriate, acts as an advocate for members of the university