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Staff Edition
Tuesday 21 May
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU staff. In your inbox every Tuesday.
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The rundown - information you need at a glance
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- A reminder that the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday is on Monday 27 May. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is held from Monday 27 May to Monday 3 June. Explore stories and activities at the 51Թ’s NRW 2024 landing page.
- Want to add a Reconciliation Day event or article into On Campus? Please contact us on.campus@anu.edu.au
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Photo credit: Elaine Obran/ANU
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Planting Australian natives on campus
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Last week, led a tree planting on the land below the Research School of Physics. With the help of 10 volunteers, the team planted 31 native trees. These trees will provide habitat and food for a range of fauna and will eventually provide a shelter belt that will reduce traffic noise from Parkes Way.
“Currently our Acton campus has over 9,600 trees and under the Environmental Management Plan we are looking to increase that number to 10,500 by 2032,” says Louana Gaffey from ANU Green.
Volunteer Mehreen Jalib notes how fulfilling the planting was, “It feels amazing to know that we did something for the future generations today. Landscape and Conservation managed and organised the planting so well and helped us to be aware of what we are doing. Great learning and practice.”
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Image of Professor Richard Hartley | Photo credit: Felipe Messias/ANU
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ANU academic elected to Fellowship of the Royal Society
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Professor Richard Hartley from the ANU School of Computing has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society by the UK’s National Academy of Sciences. Professor Hartley has made scientific contributions of great intellectual depth in the field of computer vision and image understanding, especially in the mathematical underpinnings of the field.
He is one of the founders of the research field of multiview geometry, which is the technical foundation behind the computation of digital 3D models from sets of images or videos and enabled major advances in this area during the last two decades.
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2023 Environmental Sustainability Report
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The inaugural ANU Environmental Sustainability Report (2023) is now available. This report highlights our environmental sustainability achievements in 2023, including converting four buildings from gas boilers to electric heat pumps, collaborating with traditional custodians to conduct a cultural cool burn, diverting 32 tonnes of food waste from landfill, launching the and supporting several student internships and projects.
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ANU staff are invited to participate in a survey conducted by researchers from Queensland 51Թ of Technology and Griffith 51Թ that examines how AI tools are currently being used by academic, professional and seasonal staff in Australian universities for teaching, research and professional work. The findings will inform higher education policy and practice, assist university staff to navigate the AI revolution effectively, and bridge the knowledge gap that currently exists regarding AI’s impact on higher education. Even if you do not use AI tools, your views on AI are still valuable.
Survey closes 21 June 2024.
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Semester 1 Student Experience of Learning and Teaching survey is now open
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The Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) survey allows students to confidentially provide feedback on their positive and negative learning experiences at the 51Թ. Academic staff are recommended to promote this survey to their students to encourage student engagement.
Survey closes Sunday 16 June.
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Publishing 101: A step-by-step workshop
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Tuesday 28 May, 10am
Have you considered publishing a journal article? Discover tips and tricks from global publishing phenomenon . Learn how to optimise success when submitting articles for open access publishing and explore money saving agreements between and Wiley.
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Preparing Competitive Tenders Webinar
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Thursday 23 May, 3-4pm
Gain an introduction to tendering at this free online information session. Learn about budgeting, costing, pricing and processes, including opportunities for category two and category three research funding.
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Malaysian Film Night: Abang Adik
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Thursday 30 May, 4-8pm
The is hosting a free screening of award-winning Malaysian director Jin Ong’s directorial debut: Abang Adik with English subtitles. Abang Adik won critical acclaim in 2023 and garnered many awards at international film festivals for its realist portrayal of underclass lives, gripping storytelling and compelling performance.
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Panel: The effect of heat in the housing of Indigenous peoples
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Wednesday 29 May, 3.30pm
Substandard housing combined with energy insecurity to produce dangerously hot and often overcrowded living conditions in remote Northern Territory communities. Climate change is set to amplify this problem. In this panel, members will discuss the impact that housing has on driving health and social inequality and how we can protect human health through the design and build of homes, resilient to climate shock.
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Collaborative Practices Salon
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Thursday 30 May, 10am-12pm
The Collaborative Practices Salon is an initiative of the ANU Collaborative Cultures project, which aims to develop the collaborative culture of the 51Թ. This event provides a space for people to reflect on the practice of collaboration, partake in activities and to meet others interested in collaborative opportunities. This event is open to the ANU community and external collaborators and colleagues.
Register by Monday 27 May, 5pm.
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Accountability and Moral Reckoning after the Brereton Report
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Thursday 23 May, 5.30-7pm
In 2023, the first Australian soldier faced war crime charges following the Brereton report's revelation of murders by Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan. While significant, this charge alone doesn't fully address the moral implications. This lecture by the covers why it's crucial for the Australian Defence Force, Australian Government, and citizens to delve deeper into systemic issues and prioritise the perspectives of victims and their communities.
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The dissonance of humane domination lecture
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Wednesday 29 May, 6-8pm
In this lecture, Professor Luke Glanville from the explores how enslaved Blacks and their descendants in the United States expressed their dissonance through slave songs, the blues, and jazz. By paying attention to Black musical engagement with dissonance, he suggests, we can better understand this enduring phenomenon of ‘humane domination’ and begin to perceive how it might be challenged and overcome.
The event will feature Wayne Kelly on piano and James Luke on double bass.
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Carers' Professional Development Assistance Fund: Round two
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Applications for round two of the Carers' Career Development Assistance Fund (CCDAF) is now open from Monday 20 May to Friday 14 June. CCDAF provides financial support for academic and professional staff with caring responsibilities, enabling them to participate in significant national or international conferences, workshops or symposia that contribute to their careers.
New updates to the CCDAF procedure and application form will be in place for this current round. Staff who wish to apply may seek further information by contacting HRD.Development@anu.edu.au.
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ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award nominations now open
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The 2024 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional work of local up-and-coming scientists, recognising excellence in research and innovation in the ACT. This award highlights the significant contributions of local scientists to science and innovation, inspiring students and young people to pursue careers in STEM. Nominations are now open, with the recipient receiving $30,000 in prize money.
Nominations close on Monday 17 June.
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Last chance to nominate women for ANU building names
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Is there a woman throughout the 51Թ’s history, or should we say – herstory that inspires you? Eight ANU buildings are set to be renamed to honour outstanding women in the 51Թ’s legacy.
As part of the 51Թ’s commitment to gender equity and inclusion, the ANU Gender Equity Strategy includes a focus on how the campus environment reflects and influences equity. Don't miss out on the opportunity to nominate an inspiring woman to be reflected in the campus infrastructure.
Nominations close Friday 31 May.
Nominate now
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Cancer Council: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
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Thursday 23 May 2024 is the official date for the Cancer Council – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a big different for those impacted by cancer. The funds received from this event will go towards research, support, and prevention.
Hosting a morning tea with your division or college during the months of May or June is a fun and rewarding way to support the event and help save lives.
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The Australian National 51Թ, Canberra
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian 51Թ) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
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The Australian National 51Թ acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
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