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Staff Edition
Thursday 25 June
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ANU staff.
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Image: Professor Joan Leach hosted a celebration at the Vice-Chancellor's residence to recognise staff who supported the achievement of the Cygnet and IDEA Leads. Photo: Pamela Lourandos/ANU
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SAGE Athena Swan Cygnet awarded to ANU
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This week, ANU celebrated our first Cygnet Award in the , as part of our ongoing partnership with the . The award recognises meaningful, focused progress on gender equity, including sustained work at ANU on gender-based violence prevention and response.
Janin Bredehoft, CEO, SAGE Athena Swan says, "Addressing gender-based violence in universities requires more than policy. It requires systemic and cultural change, and that takes sustained effort and action. SAGE is pleased to recognise institutions like ANU that are doing that work thoughtfully, and to see the sector as a whole moving in a clearer direction with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.”
For any questions, or to get involved in this work, please contact the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team at staffdiversity@anu.edu.au.
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Council met last Friday to consider the University’s progress, priorities and future direction and for the third time, opened a session to staff, students and alumni to observe. Over 70 people registered to watch the 9.30–10.30am session.
We approved a number of governance reforms, including the separation of Audit & Risk from Finance oversight, the introduction of additional external expertise, and a program of governance, strategy, and risk workshops alongside the annual performance evaluation of Council.
We also approved the establishment of ANU One, a new pathway initiative designed to broaden student access and support future growth, and to return to two graduation periods each year from 2027.
The coming months will focus on staff wellbeing, governance renewal, the University's new Strategy, student growth, philanthropy and financial sustainability.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to reach out to help since I started my listening tour over the past year.
Sincerely,
Larry
Larry Marshall
Interim Chancellor
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Minutes from the full Council meeting will be published soon, with a link to them here in On Campus.
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Workplace gender equality update
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Our is now available for comment.
This year's data shows progress in pay equity, with reduction across all base salary and total remuneration Gender Pay Gaps (GPG). The gender pay gap has improved the most for average total remuneration (decreasing from 9.4 per cent in 2024-2025 to 8.1 per cent in 2025-2026) and average base salary (decreasing from 8.5 per cent in 2024-2025 to 7.3 per cent in 2025-2026).
Representation, participation, and flexibility remain key priorities. Following staff consultation and the selection of the University’s first Gender Equality targets under the WGEA target-setting cycle, further focus will be placed on continuing to drive positive gender equality outcomes across our workforce. This includes advancing flexibility, addressing underrepresentation within primary carers leave, and strengthening awareness and clarity in relation to sexual harassment processes. Further information will be shared via On Campus and ANU web pages in the coming weeks.
Submit your feedback to the Staff Diversity team by close of business Friday 24 July 2026, or directly to the .
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Image: Celebrating eighty years of ANU. Graphic: ANU
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Get involved in Community Day
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Staff are invited to get involved in the University's 80th Anniversary Community Day on Saturday 15 August, by sharing engaging, family-friendly experiences to help celebrate 80 years of ANU impact, curiosity and discovery. .
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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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This week’s trivia question is:
In what year did University House first open?
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2027 Alumni Awards nominations close soon
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ANU Alumni Awards recognise alumni making a meaningful impact across professions, industries and communities in Australia and around the world. From leadership and innovation to service and advocacy, this is an opportunity to acknowledge those whose work reflects the values and global influence of ANU.
You can nominate outstanding graduates, colleagues or collaborators, or someone in your network whose contributions deserve recognition.
Help celebrate the achievements of our alumni community by submitting a nomination by Friday 31 July.
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Support students before 30 June
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With the end of the financial year approaching fast, there's still time to help unlock potential and support students shaping their future. The ANU community knows the transformative power of education, and you can help by making a tax-deductible donation before Tuesday 30 June.
Help remove barriers, create opportunities and ensure talented students can access the support they need to thrive.
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Spotlight on ANU Kitchen Garden Program
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Our Kitchen Garden Program was recently featured in , for its positive impact on student wellbeing, sustainability and community connection. The program offers free activities throughout the semester, including gardening sessions, shared meals, workshops and harvest giveaways.
Open to the ANU community, it's a welcoming space to learn new skills, meet people from across campus and spend time outdoors. Whether you're interested in gardening, cooking, sustainability or simply taking a break from your day, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Join an upcoming garden session: |
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Graphic: Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)
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Showcase your sustainability work beyond ANU
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The Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability Conference is now accepting speaker proposals for its 2026 conference, The Future of Sustainability, taking place on the Gold Coast from 27–30 October 2026. 
This is an opportunity to showcase ANU sustainability leadership, share lessons and outcomes, and connect with sustainability practitioners, researchers and change makers from across Australasia. Proposals are welcome in research projects, engagement or behavioural change programs, teaching innovation and operational initiatives.
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Recording First Nations program commences
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The University’s Community Music Centre is excited to welcome two young First Nations singer-songwriters, Lillian Fromyhr and Molly Jae, to participate in the Recording First Nations program throughout June and July.
Funded by artsACT, the program is designed to engage First Nations artists to learn recording, mixing and mastering skills that can be taken back into community.
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Parking Lime scooters and e-bikes on campus
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Lime scooters and e-bikes are a great way to get around campus, but the Campus Environment team has received complaints about vehicles being left in unsafe locations such as footpaths, pedestrian crossings and pram ramps. These create real safety risks for members of our community, particularly those with mobility needs.
Please use a designated parking zone and make sure you're not blocking access for others. To report unsafe parking contact fixmycampus@anu.edu.au.
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The psychology of ignorance
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From AI-induced brain rot to politics and conspiracy theories, misinformation is widespread - there are countless examples of how bad ignorance can be. But have you ever considered might actually be good for you? Emeritus Professor Michael Smithson says it's time to rethink what we think we know about ignorance.
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Senior leadership updates
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Appointment of Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Future Students)
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Following a competitive recruitment process, the University is pleased to announce the appointment of Rishen Shekhar as Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Future Students).
Rishen brings more than 20 years’ experience in international education, including senior leadership in recruitment, global partnerships, transnational education, and pathway operations. He joins ANU from the University of South Australia, where he served as Pro Vice-Chancellor, International, and played a key role in the transition to Adelaide University. A former international student himself, Rishen brings both lived experience and sector leadership to his new role, leading the University’s international recruitment, future student, marketing and global engagement activities.
Following Rishen’s appointment, Scott Pearsall will return to the role of University Registrar. The University thanks Scott for his leadership as Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Future Students), and thanks Bree Slater for her significant contribution as Interim Registrar.
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- The Director provides strategic leadership to drive the School’s research, education, and operational performance, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing academic community and contributing to College and University priorities. Expressions of Interest close on Sunday 19 July 2026 11.55pm AEST.
- Director, School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet)  within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy. A key member of the College Executive team, the Director provides strategic leadership to enhance the School’s overall performance. This includes fostering excellence and innovation in research and education, while building a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment for staff and students. Applications close on Sunday 26 July 2026 11.55pm AEST.
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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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Changes to SharePoint sharing settings
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As part of the ongoing review of the University’s Microsoft 365 environment, we are making further changes to SharePoint sharing settings to strengthen privacy, information security and the management of University information.
From next week, when sharing a link in SharePoint, you will be able to choose from two sharing options: People who already have access or Specific people that you nominate.
The University takes its obligations to protect personal information, maintain privacy and ensure the secure management of information seriously. We are continuing to review and strengthen our systems, settings and practices to support these obligations and reduce the risk of inappropriate access or sharing.
This work builds on a series of changes introduced last year to improve information management, enable more consistent handling of content, and support secure and effective collaboration across the University.
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Call for volunteer Occupational Strain Liaison Officers
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Wednesday 24 June, 10am–12pm
This face-to-face session provides practical training for new OSLOs on workstation assessment and set up, following on from the OSLO Pulse module. Suitable for new OSLOs or experienced OSLOs after a refresher. Register via HORUS using the course code: WHSC13
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Build your Indigenous Cultural Awareness
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Tuesday 14 July
Build your understanding of Indigenous Australia in this interactive workshop, open to all staff and led by Dave Widders, an Anaiwan man with extensive experience working alongside Aboriginal communities.
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Tasmanian Errol Flynn was arguably Hollywood’s first action hero, but he had some dark personal secrets. Associate Professor Patricia O’Brien, of the Coral Bell School, discussed her biography of Flynn at an ANU Meet the Author event now available as an ABC podcast.
The arrival of confirmed H5N1 bird flu cases in Australia could have considerable impacts on the poultry industry and even be a risk to pet cats, Honorary Professor Robyn Alders, of the ANU College of Science and Medicine, told AAP in . In brighter news, Emeritus Professor Sasha Grishin, of the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, reviewed the National Gallery of Victoria Cartier exhibition for .
Over the past week, more than 10 ANU experts spoke to the media about a range of issues, including capital gains tax, skilled migration, the El Nino weather declaration, fuel scarcity in Pacific island nations and the resignation of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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Indonesia and Australia: Navigating an uncertain Indo-Pacific
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Wednesday 1 July, 5–7pm
Public lecture by H.E. Arif Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia.
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NAIDOC Week lecture celebrating Indigenous leadership in policymaking
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Tuesday 7 July, 6–7.45pm
Public lecture by Sue-Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
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Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson will be in conversation with Mark Kenny.
Thursday 2 July, 6–7pm
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James O’Loghlin will be in conversation with Alex Sloan.
Thursday 2 July, 6–7pm
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Make sure your content makes it into On Campus by COB Wednesday the week before publication.
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The secret you have to solve
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Tucked away on campus is a place where locked doors, cryptic clues and ticking clocks are all part of the experience.
The turns problem-solving into an adventure. The door doesn't open to just anyone. Access is typically organised through the Escape Room Hub team for courses, workshops and team experiences.
Originally developed to explore new ways of learning, the Escape Room Hub blends education with adventure, using puzzles and challenges to encourage collaboration, communication and creative thinking.
Once inside, you'll race against the clock to crack codes, uncover hidden clues, and piece together puzzles. What begins as a locked room quickly becomes a test of logic, creativity and teamwork, with secrets hiding in plain sight.
Most people walk past without ever realising it's there. But for those who step inside, the Escape Room Hub offers an experience unlike any other on campus. Just don't expect to find it by accident. Some mysteries only reveal themselves to those who go looking for them.
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This week’s picture was taken by Ahana Thukral, Communications Officer in the Corporate Communications team.
"Just another Canberra sunset doing what it does best."
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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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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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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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