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Staff Edition
Tuesday 17 June
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU staff.
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The rundown - information you need at a glance
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- The consultation period for the ITS/ISO and PSP change proposals has been extended and will now close at 5pm on Wednesday 25 June.
- The University acknowledges the ongoing situation in the Middle East and reminds staff that support is available through the
- Staff are reminded to check their contact details in HORUS and note that income statements will be available via myGov by 14 July. Per the ANU Enterprise Agreement, a 2.5 per cent pay increase will take effect from 3 July.
- Printing services will be unavailable on Friday 20 June from 3–6pm due to a PaperCut system upgrade.
- Free flu shots are available for ANU staff. For more information and to make bookings, please visit .?
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Change proposals and staff consultation
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Following the release of the organisational change proposals for ITS/ISO and PSP, the University has reviewed the consultation timeline.
Taking into account the timing of the release and the recent public holiday, the consultation period will now be extended and will close at 5pm, Wednesday 25 June.
Staff are encouraged to continue reviewing the proposals for ITS/ISO and PSP and providing any feedback by this date. Feedback can be provided via the online forms on the Renew ANU website.
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Expenditure taskforce update: consultancy
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The Expenditure Taskforce, in conjunction with Finance and Business Services have been reviewing consultancy expenditure across the University, and an update on ANU Consultancy Engagements and Expenditure is available The update also responds to questions received from staff about consultancy spends as part of the broader Renew ANU program of work. Updates from the taskforce will continue to be shared as this work progresses.
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Image: Kambri, ANU campus, Acton. Photo: Supplied
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VC's update - sitting in hard moments
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Another day, another headline about ANU. It’s never easy to read about a place you love couched in constantly critical terms, especially when you know how much good happens here too. Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot here we need to fix, there are real challenges we need to face, and a lot of things we need to change. And we have been doing a lot of changing recently, big, and small.
Change by its very nature is never easy. It took hundreds of decisions and choices, small and large, by people all over the University to get us to this point over many years, and it will take hundreds of decisions and choices, small and large by people all over the University to get us back on a sound footing, not just financially, but operationally and structurally. It will mean new ways of doing things, focused on accountability, financial prudence, and a whole-of-university approach to systems improvement. Another step in that path is the change proposals, released for PSP and ITS that are currently in consultation and I encourage you to read them and provide your feedback. And I thank and acknowledge our staff who are impacted for your ongoing commitment to this place, and your work.
Read more: VC’s update - Sitting in hard moments
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The ANU Council meets six-times per year. A copy of the March 28 meeting Minutes is available on the University’s website. For further details about Council, please visit the ANU website.
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Image:: Professor Nerilie Abram. Photo: Nerilie Abram
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Professor Nerilie Abram appointed as Chief Scientist of the Australian Antarctic Program
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The Australian Antarctic Program has appointed Professor Nerilie Abram from the Australian National University as its new Chief Scientist. Professor Abram is a Professor of climate science, and was elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2024.
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Image: Jenny Wilkinson PSM and Dr Steven Kennedy PSM. Photo: Supplied
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ANU alumni appointed to Treasury and PM&C
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ANU proudly congratulates two of its distinguished alumni on their appointments to Australia’s most senior public service roles.
Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, who holds a Master and PhD in Economics from ANU, has been appointed Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Ms Jenny Wilkinson PSM, an ANU Economics (Honours) graduate, has been named Secretary to the Treasury - the first woman to hold the role in over 120 years. She has also served on advisory boards for the ANU Tax and Transfer Policy Institute and the ANU College of Business and Economics.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell said that the University is incredibly proud of both alumni and their leadership at the highest level of government.
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Image: Professor David Lindenmayer. Photo: ANU
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Meet David: shaping how we protect natural resources for the future
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ANU Professor David Lindenmayer has celebrated the rediscovery of the Leadbeater’s possum in Kosciuszko National Park - a species not recorded there in over 100 years. The sighting aligns with predictions made during his PhD research 痞幼黑料3分25秒视频完整版 in the late 1980s.
A renowned conservation ecologist, Professor Lindenmayer has authored over 970 peer-reviewed papers and 49 books. His work has influenced major policy changes, including the end of native forest logging in Victoria, and has driven 痞幼黑料3分25秒视频完整版s in fire management and sustainable farming.
The discovery highlights the value of long-term ecological research and investment in conservation science.
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Image: ANU Professor Mark Polizzotto. Photo: Jack Fox/ANU
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World-first clinical trial to drug the ‘undruggable’ cancers
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The Australian National University and Canberra Health Services will lead a world first clinical trial targeting some of the most treatment resistant cancers including prostate, breast, ovarian and blood cancers.
Led by ANU Professor and Haematologist Mark Polizzotto and supported by the Medical Research Future Fund, the trial will test a new drug called the PMR 116 which has been developed by ANU researchers. Shifting away from traditional cancer type based trials, the study targets MYC, a key cancer driving protein implicated in the majority of cancers.
The trial will be conducted across major hospitals in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, offering new hope for patients who have exhausted standard treatment options.
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Image: Governor-General of Australia, the Hon Sam Mostyn and His Excellency Simeon Beckett SC with Zenadth Kes Elder Geiza Stowe. Photo: Jamie Kidston/ANU
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Rare archival photographs commemorate a pivotal moment of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) history
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The University's GOTAT | GUTHATH | 時代の潮目 | TIDES exhibition showcases rare photographs and recordings from a 1970s Japanese research visit to Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), capturing a pivotal moment of cultural strength and political change.
The exhibition launched with a powerful evening of reflection attended by Torres Strait leaders, performers, scholars, and dignitaries including the Governor-General of Australia, the Hon Sam Mostyn AC, the Ambassador of Japan and His Excellency Simeon Beckett SC. Speakers highlighted the project’s significance for reconciliation and cultural preservation.
Developed in collaboration with community leaders, ANU researchers and the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka, the exhibition is open until Sunday 22 June at The Gallery, Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre.
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In preparation for the end of the 2024/2025 financial year the People and Culture Division have provided additional information to help you.
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- 2024/2025 Income Statement
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Your 2024/2025 Income Statement will be available through ATO online services using myGov, or through your registered tax agent.
Income statements will be finalised after the end of financial year and will be available by 14 July 2025. The information in your income statement will be automatically pre-filled in your 2025 income tax return.
When your income statement has been finalised, the status within your MyGov account will change to 'Tax ready'. This means the information is ready for you to use in your tax return.
If you don't have a myGov account you can easily create one using an email address and password, then link your myGov to the ATO. You can register for an account at .
If you cannot create or access a myGov account and don't use a registered agent, you can call the ATO on 13 28 61 and they will provide this information to you.
There is also a factsheet on the ATO website to help you understand these processes, visit .
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- Updating your details and address in HORUS
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To ensure your income statement is available to you as soon as possible, it is important to ensure your personal contact details within are correct, and that if you have an ATO online account, this also has your correct contact details.
Please take the opportunity to check and, if required, update your contact and address details.
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- 2.5 per cent July pay increase effective 3 July 2025
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In line with the ANU Enterprise Agreement 2023 – 2026, staff will receive a 2.5 per cent pay increase effective 3 July 2025. This will be reflected in the pay of 17 July 2025.
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Book Launch: Wayfaring - Photography in Taiwan, 1950s–1980s
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Friday 20 June, 5-7pm
Join us for the launch of Wayfaring: Photography in Taiwan, 1950s–1980s, exploring four transformative decades of photography in Taiwan, through a dozen richly illustrated essays and interviews with Taiwan photographers.
Magda Keaney, Head Curator of International Art at the National Gallery of Australia, will offer commentary on the book and officially announce its launch.
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The Witches of Eastwick film screening
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Friday 20 June, 8pm
Arc Cinema’s Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap returns with The Witches of Eastwick to kick off the ‘Warped Winter’ series. Join drag icon Venus Mantrap for a wickedly fun Friday night of horror comedy as Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon conjure chaos in a sleepy town turned upside down by Jack Nicholson’s devilish charm.
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Meet the author - Cheng Lei
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Monday 23 June, 6-7pm
Join journalist and 2024 Press Freedom Award recipient Cheng Lei in conversation with Michael Hertel. Hear the extraordinary true story behind Cheng Lei: A Memoir of Freedom — a powerful reflection on resilience, hope and the value of freedom. Detained in China for over three years on false charges Cheng Lei's gripping story is one of courage, strength and the human spirit.
Books will be available for signing from 5.30pm
Register here: Meet the author - Cheng Lei
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The evolution of contemporary China studies in the United States: Coming full circle?
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Wednesday 25 June, 5.30-7pm
Over nearly 75 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the field of contemporary China studies in the United States has undergone significant development, evolving through six distinct generations of scholarship. This lecture traces the evolution of the field and concludes that while it is generally very healthy, diverse, and enjoys great breadth and depth of knowledge, it faces significant new challenges for source material and research in Xi Jinping’s China.
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Book Launch and In Conversation with Emma Pei Yin
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Wednesday 25 June, 6-7.30pm
Join us for the launch of Emma Pei Yin’s debut novel When Sleeping Women Wake. Emma will be in conversation with writer Ayesha Inoon, exploring the epic story of three women during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong.
When Sleeping Women Wake follows the lives of a mother, her daughter, and their maid as they navigate survival and hope amid war. The novel has been praised for its emotional depth and powerful portrayal of women’s experiences during conflict.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Register here: Book Launch and In Conversation with Emma Pei Yin
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Thursday 26 June, 11.30am-1pm
ANU Marketing and Communications is offering a free media training session for ANU researchers. This session will equip you with tips and techniques to make your research more engaging and accessible to a broader audience.
Learn how to identify newsworthy angles, increase the visibility of your work, and navigate interviews, media releases, and targeted media strategies. Whether you're new to media engagement or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide practical insights to help you communicate your research effectively.
Register here: Media training
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Fearing history? Making sense of the once and future world order for the study of IR
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Friday 27 June, 11am-12.30pm
Join us for a discussion on the book, The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the West. In this seminar, Professor Amitav Acharya will reflect on how The once and future world order may or may not help advance International Relations scholarship and theory.
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Tuesday 15 July, 6.30pm
Join ANU alumni and friends for Global Alumni Trivia: Round 1 – a fast-paced online quiz filled with fun questions and global camaraderie.
Showcase your trivia skills, share memories and foster meaningful connections across industries, cultures and generations. Register now to take part in the spirited competition and aim for trivia glory!
Register here: ANU global alumni trivia
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Image: Professor Tim Senden, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities). Photo: ANU/Jamie Kidston
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Senior Leadership recruitment update - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities)
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tim Senden as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities). Tim brings extensive experience to the role, with a career grounded in experimental physical chemistry and more than 30 years 痞幼黑料3分25秒视频完整版. He has led major research infrastructure initiatives and built cross-disciplinary partnerships in his role as Director of the Research School of Physics and is also a board member with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
Tim will commence on Friday, 4 July for a two-year term. Details on the appointment of a new Director for the Research School of Physics will be shared shortly.
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Travel update: New system launch, training and exciting prizes!
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Get ready! The new ANU Travel Management System goes live on Monday ?30 June.
To help you prepare, we’re hosting the?ANU Travel Showcase?on campus on?Thursday, 26 June. With over?30 exhibitors?attending, you’ll have the chance to win a range of fantastic prizes, including accommodation and dining vouchers, airline points and the?grand door prize: two economy tickets to Fiji! Simply scan the QR code at the door to go into the lucky draw.
Travel Training Sessions: Training starts from Monday 23 June, with sessions available both?online and in person. Additional sessions will be scheduled throughout July.
Can’t make it to training? Recordings will be available?on demand?via the new ANU Travel website, launching?on Monday, 23 June.
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Travel and the circular economy
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Over the next few weeks, ANU Green will be sharing environmental sustainability highlights from across ANU. This week the actions relate to travel and the circular economy:
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- We've achieved a 26 per cent reduction in travel emissions compared to 2019, our base year.
- The ANU Carbon Smart Travel program was recognized in the 2024 Green Gown Awards (Australasia) for embedding carbon-conscious travel.
- In our residences, over 2695 kg of surplus meals were redistributed and three tonnes of waste were diverted from landfills.
- The Be Bin Smart pilot has launched to help the community sort waste correctly.
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Supporting ANU carers in their career growth
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ANU recognises that many staff have caring responsibilities that may impact their access to opportunities for the development of their careers. The Carers’ Career Development Assistance Fund (CCDAF) offers grants of up to $2,000 to help cover additional care costs to help take up career opportunities.
If you need support to attend a key conference, workshop or symposium, apply for a CCDAF grant today. For any queries, please contact HRD.Development@anu.edu.au
Round 2 applications close on Friday 4 July.
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Scheduled PaperCut system upgrade
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Printing services will be unavailable on Friday 20 June between 3-6pm. During this period, the PaperCut system will be upgraded.
This will enhance the , enabling you to print Microsoft Office documents, including Word and Excel files more efficiently.
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What does national security mean to you? Have your say in a national study
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The ANU National Security College (NSC) is launching the to hear your views on national security. Backed by national survey research and with ANU ethics approval, NSC will visit communities across Australia and accept written submissions. Findings will inform a national report for government and parliament.
Have your say by Sunday 31 August or find out when we’re visiting.
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Privacy - it's everyone's business
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Privacy is a part of everything we do, whether it’s teaching, research or managing personal data online. This week is Privacy Awareness Week, and to support the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) 2025 campaign, ANU Cyber Sense and the ANU Privacy Office are sharing practical tips to help you protect privacy at work and in your personal life.
Read more: Privacy – it's everyone’s business
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Investigating the impact of testimonies on social change
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Have you ever shared a testimony about your personal sexual experiences? We are looking for participants to take part in a study exploring how sharing stories of sex and sexual violence can drive social change.
If you’ve spoken out – whether through social media, a formal submission, or another forum – we want to understand your experience. What was it like to share your story?
You’ll be asked to complete a short, anonymous that focuses on your experience of speaking out, not the personal details of your story. Participants must be 18 or older (at the time of completing the survey).
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Professional Services Leadership Forum
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The fourth ANU Professional Services Leadership Forum held earlier this year brought together professional staff for a morning of insight, connections and collaboration. Highlights included engaging sessions from Professor Christine Nixon AO APM, Professor Lyndall Strazdins, Professor at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health; and Jonathan Churchill, Chief Operating Officer 痞幼黑料3分25秒视频完整版, exploring themes such as listening to learn, compassionate leadership and the connection between wellbeing, kindness, and performance. The forum reinforced the value of community through shared contribution and experience.
The next Professional Services Leadership Forum will be held on Friday 5 September and will focus on the theme of collaboration. Further details will be shared closer to the date.
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ANU Security - (02) 6125 2249
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The Australian National University 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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