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Staff Edition
Thursday 2 July
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU staff.
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Photos: Jamie Kidston/ANU and ANU Archives
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From now until December, come and explore the latest ANU Archives exhibition, , tracing the 150-year rise and fall of Burns Philp – once one of Australia's largest companies, spanning Pacific trade, retail and household food brands like Uncle Toby's. Discover over 200 items that are on display, including photographs, shipping records and travel brochures.
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- Academics, researchers and students from other universities and institutions who are visiting ANU can now use on-campus accommodation. For assistance with bookings, contact Residential Services at uni.accom@anu.edu.au, or visit the .
- Looking for research funding? Explore the refreshed , featuring improved navigation, current funding opportunities, and resources to support your next application.
- are available for all staff to support a healthy campus this winter.
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Pro-rated parking for part-time staff
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Pro-rated parking permits are now available for ongoing and fixed-term part-time staff. If you already hold a permit and are working part time, you do not need to cancel your permit. The pro-rated amount will be reflected in your upcoming pay on Thursday 16 July 2026. This option is only available for permits purchased through salary deduction and the amount deducted in your salary will be pro-rated to your FTE level.
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Image: June Oscar AO. Photo: Jillian Mundy
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June Oscar AO publishes memoir
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June Oscar AO, Chair of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice at ANU, has launched her memoir through Reconciliation WA. The book draws on the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, girls and gender-diverse people whose experiences have shaped her life's work.
Read her interviews with the and , or .
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Indigenous program named HR Innovation Awards finalist
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The Indigenous transition to employment program has been named a finalist in two categories at the – Best Graduate and Early Career Program or Initiative, and Best ESG Program. Congratulations to all involved, including the Tjabal Centre for their ongoing support of the program.
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What does winning a VC Award mean? Hear from Georgina Nash
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor Awards. Georgina Nash, winner of the 2025 VC Award for Reconciliation, shared what the recognition meant to her:
"Recognising individuals and teams through initiatives such as these awards helps acknowledge progress, encourage people to share good practice, and inspires continued commitment to reconciliation across our communities and workplaces. The Pat Turner scholarship program is just one of many great initiatives across ANU and to be recognised by winning this award was incredibly meaningful."
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Image: Skaidrite Darius. Photo: ANU Archives
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The remarkable women behind the buildings at ANU
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Walk across campus and you'll pass buildings named after some extraordinary women. Do you know their stories? Meet Marie Reay, Lowitja O'Donoghue, Skaidrite Darius and others whose lives helped shape the University we know today.
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Image: Dr Anna Naupa. Photo: Supplied
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A milestone from the School of Culture, History & Language
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When Dr Anna Naupa submitted her PhD thesis at ANU, she became the first ni-Vanuatu person to earn a doctorate from the University. Now she has been appointed Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group – the first ni-Vanuatu woman to lead the regional organisation.
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AI systems expertise celebrated at major international conference
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The University’s strength in AI planning and scheduling has been recognised on the world stage, with ANU taking home multiple awards, a keynote and doctoral honours at the International Conference on Automated Planning and Scheduling 2026.
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Image: Celebrating eighty years of ANU. Graphic: ANU
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Share your photos and stories for a chance to win an ANU merchandise pack
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Share a photo and a reflection of what ANU means to you. Your photos and stories will help celebrate the people and experiences that have shaped Australia's national university over the past 80 years.  and learn more about how they will be used to celebrate our 80th milestone.
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Take part in the Anniversary Trivia
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In what year did University House first open? Answer: 1954
Did you know? The building was designed by architect Brian Lewis, a Professor of Architecture at the University of Melbourne, who was appointed to develop the first designs for the ANU campus.
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How ANU manages more than 10,000 trees
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How do you balance biodiversity, heritage, safety, and climate resilience across a university campus?
During a recent visit, Julia Ramseier, who works in Sustainability Communications at ETH Zurich, joined ANU Landscape & Conservation Manager Mick Kelly to explore the work behind caring for our living landscape at ANU.
from Julia’s discussion with Mick on the ANU Green Instagram.
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The sound of black holes colliding
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Using the loudest gravitational wave ever heard, ANU scientists and colleagues have found a way to study the ‘event horizon’, the exact moment where light and sound are swallowed for eternity.
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Senior leadership updates
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Applications open – Chair, Academic Board.
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Expressions of Interest are invited for the Chair, Academic Board. This is a part-time position offered on a two-year fixed-term contract. To learn more about the application process, contact executivesearch@anu.edu.au. Applications close on Monday 13 July, 11.55pm AEST.
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Look after yourself this winter with simple tips and practical toolkit ideas to boost physical health and wellbeing, stay connected and support each other across our workplace community.
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Register for Semester 2 social sport
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Looking for a way to break up the workday? Social sport is open to all staff, regardless of fitness level or experience. Join weekly competitions in Soccer, 3x3 Basketball and Pickleball, all held on campus. No team required – sign up as an individual and one will be found for you.
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School holiday sport camps at ANU
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ANU Sport is hosting Australian Sport Camps on Wednesday 8 to Friday 10 July and Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 July. Available sports include basketball, AFL, Netball, Rugby Union and Soccer. Use the code ANU30 to get 30% off.
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ERMS and Policy Library offline
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A planned outage of the University’s Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) and Policy Library will take place from 5–9pm today. If you have any issues, please contact the ANU Service Desk on +61 2 612 54321 during business hours or log a ticket via .
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Check your Markbook as Semester 1 closes
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Semester 1 is closing so now is a good time to make sure your Markbook is in order before grades need to be finalised and exported.
Ensure a smooth end to the semester for both you and your students by confirming grading schemes, checking for missing or incomplete entries, and ensuring everything is ready to export cleanly.
To help, we've put together resources and support:
Need extra help? Raise a .
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Changes to SharePoint sharing options
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We are continuing to strengthen the University’s information governance arrangements to support consistent information handling and secure collaboration across ANU. As part of this work, we have updated the way links are shared from SharePoint and OneDrive.
From today, when sharing a link to a SharePoint site or to files and folders stored in OneDrive, you will be able to choose either:
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- People with existing access, or
- Specific people that you nominate when sharing the link.
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Collaboration and the sharing of knowledge are central to the University’s mission. At the same time, we all have a responsibility to ensure University information is shared appropriately and is available only to people with a legitimate need.
If your needs can’t be met under the updated sharing settings, you can request an exemption. Just head to , search for “security exemption”, and follow the steps in the Exemptions to Security Controls (KB0041532) knowledge article.
Further guidance on sharing files and links is available on the .
If you experience technical issues, please log a request through or contact the ANU Service Desk on 6125 4321 during business hours.
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Researchers in Switzerland are tracking barn owls using tiny Bluetooth devices developed by Associate Professor Damien Farine from the Research School of Biology. Associate Professor Farine recently spoke with the BBC World Service’s about how Bluetooth technology is advancing wildlife research.
Professor Alan Gamlen, from the Migration Hub in the School of Regulation and Global Governance, explores the question What is migration for? in a new article for . Meanwhile, demographer and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Ann Evans spoke with SBS about new data on long-term couples who choose to live apart.
Over the past week, ANU experts have also provided media commentary on a range of topics, including immigration, climate change and the snow season, art fraud, and the similarities between Australian and British politics.
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Sunday 5 July – Sunday 12 July
¾«¶«´«Ã½app NAIDOC Week celebrates the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly", pays tribute to the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression and the communities who keep showing up year after year.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are reminded that is available to attend NAIDOC Week events, with up to ten days paid leave per calendar year available under the Enterprise Agreement.
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Murrudha: Sovereign Walks – Track #14
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Tuesday 7 July, 10am – Friday 7 August, 3pm
A new exhibition at the School of Art and Design Gallery showcases creative-led research in progress, featuring audio-visual works and creative pieces by First Nations and non-Indigenous artists from the Murrudha project.
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Friday 10 July, 2-3.30pm
Twelve PhD finalists have three minutes and one slide each to present their research to a live audience. Free and open to all, the afternoon includes $4,000 in prize money and a People's Choice award voted on by the crowd. Held at the Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre.
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Thursday 23 July, 8.30am–7.30pm
A one-day conference exploring the impact of the war in Iran on Australian, regional and global politics, featuring ANU experts, academics from around Australia and practitioners. Attendance is free, with limited seating and catering provided.
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Myanmar Update: Contours of a new Myanmar
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Friday 24 July, 9am – Saturday 25 July, 5pm
A two-day conference examining the social, political, economic, and international changes following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar and what they mean for the country's future.
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Joanne Wallis and Jack Corbett will be in conversation with Lachlan Strahan
Monday 13 July, 6–7pm
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Jessy Wu will be in conversation with Jasper Lindell
Thursday 16 July, 6–7pm
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- – Wednesday 19 August, 10–11.30am
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Since introducing monthly leave reminders in March 2025, we have been tracking balances in On Campus to encourage staff to take regular breaks and reduce their leave liability.
In June 2026, the University’s annual leave liability was $45.9m, an increase of $1,271,979 compared to May 2026 and $31,316 lower than it was at the same time last year.
Planning leave can help support a healthy work-life balance. Read the  to understand how best to utilise your leave.
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Three questions with Noah Bedford
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How did you come to be at ANU?
After several years working as an adviser to Senator Patrick Dodson, I joined the ANU First Nations Portfolio following his retirement for the opportunity to work with Vice-President Professor Peter Yu, one of Australia’s great Indigenous public leaders and visionaries. A Yawuru man, Peter has dedicated his life to advancing Indigenous rights and recognition. Rarely do you get the chance to work alongside someone like him, and I’m grateful to Peter and ANU for that opportunity every day.
What are you most passionate about in your work?
Australia has unfinished business in its relationship with Indigenous peoples, creating complex legal and policy challenges that continue to shape my work. As Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation, I work with leading Indigenous organisations and experts, including our incredible Centre Director Leah Armstrong, to advance economic self-determination and strengthen relationships between Indigenous peoples, governments and industry.
What is your favourite spot on campus and why?
Badger & Co, next to the stream. I have fond memories of sitting on the balcony there with a former colleague who has since passed away and was one of Australia’s great historians of Indigenous policy and politics. We shared many laughs and stories there, and he is deeply missed.
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This week’s picture was taken by Nurhadi Khan, Manager, Alumni Engagement Program.
"This photo reminds me that ANU isn’t only defined by its world-class teaching and research, but also by the peaceful environment that surrounds it. Seeing this rabbit sitting quietly in the golden morning light felt like discovering a hidden treasure. It’s a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty that exists in everyday moments on campus."
Got a photo you’re proud of?  and include a short description about why your snap is special to you.
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ANU Security – (02) 6125 2249
For life-threatening emergencies first call 000 (or 0000 if dialing from an internal phone), then call ANU Security.
Media hotline – (02) 6125 7979
Contact the media hotline during business hours or email media@anu.edu.au for media queries regarding the University and its operations, or to track down experts that aren’t listed in our .
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Help is available if you need it. The University has a range of information and services that can be accessed by managers and staff.
Whether it's a work-related issue or a personal one, the University encourages you to seek counselling support through the .
If you need to support a student in distress, please refer to developed by the team.
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The Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University, Canberra
ANU is a smoke-free campus, with all smoking products prohibited under the .
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
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The Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app 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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