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Student Edition
Tuesday 18 June
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for students. In your inbox every Tuesday.
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The rundown - information you need at a glance
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- Reminder: Students continuing studies in Semester 2 need to enrol in their courses through by Sunday 30 June. For more information.
- Sunday 30 June marks End of Financial Year 2023-2024. If you’re lodging your own tax return, you need to lodge it by Thursday 31 October. For more information, visit the .
- The 2023 ANU has been published. As ANU Council met on 14 June and endorsed a review of the existing . We will provide updates in the coming weeks, including how you can be involved in the consultation process of the review.
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Travel is part of how we work and study; the activities we do when we travel can have positive career impacts. However, it’s also one of the largest sources of emissions mapped by ANU, with 40 per cent of our reported carbon footprint in 2023.
In a recent survey, 97 per cent of respondents had taken at least one action in the last year that reduced their travel emissions. With new ways of working that remain post-pandemic, our emissions have already reduced from 2019 levels by 33 per cent. Imagine incorporating one more simple action into your travel planning. ANU Below Zero has developed tools to help.
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Clever cockies: the social and innovative birds living in our cities
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Surrounded by a crackle of sulfur-crested cockatoos (yes, that’s the collective noun), Dr Julia Penndorf sits on the grass holding a clipboard and a Tupperware container of seeds as the sun rises over ANU campus. It’s an adorable sight – but what is she up to?
Working on the , Dr Penndorf from the is tracking all the odd but fascinating behaviours that Sydney and Canberra cockatoos get up to in urban environments.
The project has already found that cockies are adapting to living in cities in creative ways, including prising open garbage bins and backpacks, and wisely choosing human lunchtimes to forage in urban green areas.
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Thursday 4 July, 6-7pm
Please join us for the memorial lecture in honour of Emeritus Professor Will Steffen, one of Australia’s most influential and respected climate scientists.
Will left a significant legacy at ANU, as the former Director of ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, and the Inaugural Director of ANU Climate Institute. The inaugural lecture will be delivered by Professor Dr Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam.
Register now
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Broken Politics of Capitalist Time
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Seeds of acceleration workshop
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Wednesday 26 June, 9am-4pm
Join for a groundbreaking transdisciplinary workshop. Learn how to apply lessons from COVID-19 vaccine development to fast-track resilient crop breeding. Explore the intersection of vaccine development, technology, open data, and regulation, and discover how these insights can revolutionise food security. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and share your expertise.
Register now
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Scholarly Publishing with Taylor and Francis
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Tuesday 2 July, 10-11am
Want to get your work published? is hosting an information session featuring leaders in scholarly publishing, Taylor and Francis. Speak directly to scholarly publishing experts to learn more about the publishing process and how to choose a winning journal for submission.
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The role of international support in Myanmar's democratic transition
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Tuesday 2 July, 5-6.30pm In this lecture, Minister Zin Mar Aung will explore the critical importance of international recognition and support for the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Unity Government of Myanmar (NUG) as Myanmar strives for a peaceful and democratic future. She will also highlight the geopolitical dynamics influencing Myanmar's situation, emphasising the strategic roles of Western countries and the contrasting positions within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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Stay connected and informed
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Can we contact you in case of an emergency? Update your contact details and download our safety app to ensure you’re always informed of critical announcements.
- ANUOK App – and turn on push notifications.
- Emergency SMS system – make sure your mobile number listed in is up to date.
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Are you working while studying? If you answered yes, this is an important notice for you.
With End of Financial Year 2023-2024 3 fast approaching, did you know that the provides free and confidential tax assistance to taxpayers?
The ANU Tax Clinic assists taxpayers in understanding their tax affairs and meeting their tax obligations. The friendly, student-led clinic provides you with information and guidance under the supervision of experienced tax practitioners. It is a requirement that clients don't have an existing tax agent.
Appointments are available in-person or via phone and videoconferencing.
All assistance provided by the ANU Tax Clinic is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
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Investing in and enhancing childcare on campus
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ANU is committed to the ongoing provision of high-quality childcare for our community and will do this through two new purpose-built facilities on campus, which will be open from early 2025. The new facilities will have capacity to meet current demand from families on the campus.
We will commence a procurement process next month to manage those centres from January 2025. Rest assured, the current centres will operate as usual during this process, with on campus childcare services still available for our community.
Our four community providers have offered excellent care over many years. It is the heritage-listed buildings in which they are based that have caused disruption due to the maintenance required to keep them operational. They need ongoing remedial work due to their age, internal water damage, historic traces of lead-based paint, and damage from the 2020 hailstorm.
We will continue to update you throughout the process. You can read our for more information.
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Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship applications now open
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Applications are now open for 2025 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, valued up to $120,000 each. With a bespoke 9 month leadership program and tailored overseas travel opportunities, this scholarship will provide the financial freedom to help you focus on what matters most, while enhancing your leadership potential.
Applications close Thursday 29 August 2025.
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Observed in June, Pride month celebrates the diversity and progression of the LGBTIQA+ community and allows us to reflect on the path forward to equality. Get involved or seek support this Pride month:
- Join the , a community of students and staff who are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
- If you are seeking further training and support, the Respectful Relationships Unit provides a range of education, training and events such as the University’s free .
- If you or someone you know is experiencing discrimination or mental health concerns, you can speak with the ANU Student Safety and Wellbeing team who have trained counsellors available for free and confidential support services.
- If you would like to disclose any harmful behaviours at ANU – staff and students can complete a confidential Harmful Behaviours Disclosure.
- For further external support and services, please visit the Australia page, which has a range of available services across Australia.
- For local support contact , a community-based support service in Canberra who deliver programs and services to educate and empower the LGBTIQA+ community, or a key support service for Intersex, trans and Gender Diverse people in the Canberra community.
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The Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University, Canberra
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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