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On Campus

Staff Edition

Tuesday 7 May

All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵstaff. In your inbox every Tuesday.

The rundown - information you need at a glance

  • The University's 2023 financial results have been finalised through the auditing process and approved by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCouncil on 5 April 2024. Our full audited financial statements will be included in our annual report, which will be tabled in Parliament later this year.

Our code of conduct

In light of the ongoing encampment protest in Kambri, the University emphasises the importance of treating each other with respect. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵfosters respectful debate and we are proud of our long history of student political engagement. Our policies ensure academic freedom and free speech, allowing all students and staff to express their views within Australian law and the and codes of conduct. 

The University does not condone any speech or actions that are discriminatory or violates Australian law or our code of conduct. Necessary disciplinary action will be taken if our codes are breached. 

The University offers a wide range of support for any member of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵcommunity affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Please reach out if you need .   

Please refer to this guide if you are in a situation where you must .  

If you have any questions or concerns, please email On.Campus@anu.edu.au

Abhishek Chozhiyattil, Garry da Gama and Wasamon Posrie Photo: Emma Sloane/ANU

A Multicultural Festival to remember: Toad Hall's 50th anniversary 

Toad Hall is a thriving on campus residence with a diverse community and a history of successful alumni. Among its 227 residents, roughly 35 countries are represented in the cohort of ‘Toadies.’  

It is unsurprising that Toad Hall’s biggest event of the year is its annual Multicultural Festival. With Toad Hall also celebrating its 50th anniversary, there is no doubt that this year’s bash will be bigger than ever. 

“It’s a free event which is very exciting. You will see performances from different countries. It is a great opportunity to witness the diverse cultures that other residencies may not have,” says senior resident Garry da Gama. 

Watch dazzling performances and explore diverse cultures at this year's Multicultural Festival.

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Photo: David Fanner/ANU

A day in a life of a campus nurse

Cervical cancer screening, helping students with wound-care, ear wax removal and administering vaccinations– what doesn’t our campus nurse do?

Nurses play a huge role in the health industry, and we are so lucky to have talented and dedicated nurses at ANU. To celebrate International Nurses Day, we spoke to Casie Causley, a registered nurse at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵMedical Centre

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Photo: David Fanner/ANU

Affordability meets sustainability: Jel Studio's Op shop innovation   

The impact of the fast fashion industry can be felt on the land, sea, and behind the seams, but that isn't slowing down Chunyao (Yao) Zhuang's efforts to create change. 

Jel Studio is a is cheap, affordable and sustainable op shop located in the heart of Kambri. 

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What's on

Third Storey: ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵstudent-written play 

Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pm 

Get ready for a wild ride as two ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵstudents take the stage with the National University Theatre Society's very first full-length, student-written play. Third Storey follows the cast and crew of a promising feature film inside an underwhelming suburban home. A new order emerges, alliances shift and egos shatter — all while the house’s neglected third storey looms over their heads. 

 

Llewellyn Hall re-opens with spellbinding Esme Quartet 

Friday, 10 May, 7-9pm 

Experience the spellbinding artistry of the Esmé Quartet, a German-based, South Korean ensemble whose rise to prominence began with a monumental win at London’s Wigmore Hall in 2018. Esmé comes from the medieval French word for ‘beloved’. Be among the first to discover why everyone loves Esmé. 

 

Menzies Library Southeast Asia resource showcase

Tuesday 14 May, 10.30am-12pm 

The and the Menzies Collection Management Team collaborating to showcase the Southeast Asia collection alongside morning tea. This event will provide an overview of the library resources, its collection and services, Southeast Asia archives and other relevant content. There will also be drop-in desks for attendees to receive specialist one-on-one assistance with finding and using resources relevant to Southeast Asia.   

 

COVID-19 and gender gaps in paid and unpaid work 

Tuesday 14 May, 3-4.30pm 

Join a seminar by Janeen Baxter, Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course, at the . The presentation will examine the impact of the pandemic on gender inequality in Australia, using data from an ongoing household panel study to assess changes in men's and women's time spent on paid and unpaid work. 

 

Respectful feedback skill builder sessions 

Tuesdays 14 May – 28 May, 1pm  

are offering several online core skill builders to empower ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵstaff to participate in the new . Feedback without the fear will teach managers to transform stressful feedback sessions into productive conversations.  

 

Book launch: Dreaming Ecology

Thursday 16 May, 5.30-7pm

The late Deborah Bird Rose is a renowned anthropologist and environmental humanities scholar. Her book Dreaming Ecology explores a holistic understanding of the interconnections of people, country, kinship, creation and the living world within a context of mobility. It offers a telling critique of the loss of Indigenous life, human and non-human, in the wake of white settler colonialism and this becoming ‘cattle country’. 

This is a flagship title book launch for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵPress.  

 

Meet the Author - Shankari Chandran 

Monday 13 May, 6-7pm 

Miles Franklin Literary award-winner Shankari Chandran will be in conversation with Karen Viggers on her new novel Safe Haven.  

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Meet the Author - Frank Bongiorno 

Thursday 16 May, 6-7pm 

Frank Bongiorno will be in conversation with Jennifer Rayner on A Little History of the Australian Labor Party

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Give feedback on ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵteaching spaces 

The are amid major upgrades of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵteaching and learning spaces. This project will continue well into 2026, with a goal of standardising ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵlearning space technology and enhancing the functionality and user experience to a global standard, if not better. Your input will help the team understand how the teaching and learning spaces on campus are being used and the requirements for different spaces. 

 

HORUS staff directory 

are pleased to announce that the University Staff Directory is now live on the employee self-service page in HORUS. This directory is designed to allow staff to see organisational structures in the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and to improve the ability to find vacant position numbers for recruitment requests. For further information please visit the page, where you can also submit any suggestions to further enhance our HR systems. 

Research Portal Plus coming soon  

Mark your calendars – (RP+) will be open for preview on 3 June 2024.  

From this date, researchers will be able to review their profile and publication data and make any required changes before the launch of RP+ at the end of June. 

RP+ will replace the ARIES Publications module, the Researchers Pages, the CAP PURE Pilot and the CASS publications web tool. 

 

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