Last month, Kate Lawrence, Climate Program Manager at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) talked about an opportunity to stand up for the right of young Australians to a healthy and safe future, through the Duty of Care Amendment to the Climate Change Act.  

In 2021, a group of Australian children challenged the federal government in court, on the grounds that the government should not approve a coal mine expansion because it would exacerbate climate change, causing harm to young people. Ultimately, the Federal Court of Australia established that the Australian Government does not currently have a legal duty of care to young people, and that this would need to be established by the Parliament. Senator David Pocock has proposed an amendment to the Climate Change Act, known as the Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity Bill, that would see this duty of care established. 

ICEDS has worked with experts from around The Australian National University to provide recommendations to strengthen this Bill, and better protect young Australians. 

For more information, watch Kate's video and check out the ICEDS submission. 

Following requests from researchers in the College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP), the ANU Library has added an exciting new resource from GALE’s Primary Sources digitized collection. The materials included in these series offer significant, contemporary insights into the official processes and activities of British officials during the period when Britain colonised a significant proportion of Asia.

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Thursday 7 December, 5-7pm

Join a collection of experts from around the country, for conversation in immersive exploration of how neuroscience shapes our understanding of responsibility within the legal system. The law makes assumptions about how people think—how we reason, why we act, and what it takes for us to be responsible. Advances in neuroscience constantly challenge these assumptions. How should advances in our understanding of the brain and mind affect classic legal questions? 

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Hosted by Australasian Society for Philosophy and Psychology 2023 conference with ANU Philosophy's Centre for Philosophy of the Sciences 

Wednesday 6 December, 4-5.30pm

Recent advancements in AI have significantly impacted daily life and professional fields, prompting a shift in the discourse of digital humanities. This seminar shares insights from applying digital humanities in Chinese history, critically reflecting on achievements, shortcomings, and intersections.

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This event is a part of the ANU China Seminar Series and is supported by the Australian Centre on China in the World and ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. 

Saturday 9 December, 9am-5pm 

A collection of ANU students who have now become friends thanks to all pursuing their creative passions, will be showcasing their artwork at Geek Markets. Come along and buy that perfect present for family and friends, or just buy your own present instead. Stallholders will be selling loads of geeky products and more. 

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Through the generosity of our community and donors, the Student Urgent Relief Bursary (SURF) provides support to ANU students who are experiencing financial hardship and require immediate financial assistance. There is no deadline to apply and every effort will be taken to process applications in a timely manner. Current students can apply for the Student Urgent Relief Bursary and receive up to $2,000 of support. 

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Our final edition of On Campus for this year will be next Tuesday 12 December. Our first edition for 2023 will be Tuesday 30 January 2024.

If you would like to submit content for the final edition, please use the submission form. 

Want to catch up on the year? Check out the previous editions.