Last week, the Chief Operating Officer announced that the following change management implementation plans will commence from Wednesday 4 December 2024: 

This follows the formal resolution of the disputes raised by NTEU in relation to the changes contemplated in these implementation plans.  

On Thursday 28 November 2024, the NTEU withdrew its notices of dispute, the University therefore withdrew its application to the Fair Work Commission.    

The University welcomes this development, which brings much-needed clarity and reassurance to our community. We are committed to working collaboratively with our staff and the NTEU as we continue efforts to achieve long-term financial stability for the University. 

Any questions and feedback can be provided via org.change@anu.edu.au.     

Read more: Resolution of NTEU dispute 

You have until Wednesday 11 December to provide nominations for the QS Reputation Survey that will happen in 2025. This survey is important to our rankings. People you nominate should have strong positive links to ANU, such as recent graduates who have ANU at the centre of their academic network. They do not need to be in prestigious positions, as that makes no difference to the value of their recommendation. The names we put forward may be selected by QS to participate in their survey in the new year – please nominate them today.

From Monday 2 December, the University will commence the removal of Pay & Display parking machines. These machines will be replaced with 3-hour (3P) Touch n Go virtual meters that link to the new virtual PayStay parking system, learn more about PayStay parking here.  

On Monday 9 December, instructional signs for Paystay parking will be installed. During the transition period from Monday 2 December to Monday 9 December, no infringement notices will be issued in these zones. Infringements will still apply in Permit parking zones.  

On Tuesday 17 December, three part-time doctors from the ANU Medical Centre, Dr Tedeschi, Dr Craig Corr and Dr Phillip Hope, will retire. They have provided care for the ANU community for many years, some over 20. Their last appointments will be on Friday 14 December – subject to availability. 

The University and its community thank them for their dedication to ANU student wellbeing and support and wish them all the best in their retirement.  

The Medical Centre has been actively looking for new doctors to join our team. Due to a nationwide shortage of GPs, there may be delays in filling these roles.  

The Medical Centre will be impacted in several ways from Tuesday 17 December, including: 

The Nurse Practitioner roles will not be impacted by these changes. Nurse Practitioners can provide most services listed on our site, excluding pregnancy/ante-natal care, Mental Health Care Plans and Worker’s Compensation Claims.  

We recommend that before returning to ANU for semester commencement in 2025 all staff and students with ongoing medical needs seek a GP to get a six-month supply of any regular medications, and to have any other medical needs met, including documentation or supporting letters. If you require a Mental Health Plan or Worker’s Compensation Claim for the 2025 academic year, please plan accordingly by seeing a local/alternative GP.

Monday 9 December, 5.30-7pm 

The field of International Relations (IR) often looks on the world today as it was in the past. Rarely has IR prioritised research that considers the field’s future. Bold new research innovations challenge IR to ask a series of fundamental questions about itself.  

In this lecture hosted by the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Christine Sylvester, Political Science Professor at the University of Connecticut and Professorial Affiliate of the School of Global Studies at Gothenburg University will discuss the changes of mythology and research design in the IR realm. 

This lecture will be chaired by Dr Sian Troath from the Department of International Relations at the ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs 

Register now: The future of doing International Relations differently

Thursday 12 December, 5-6pm 

Japan finds itself at a critical crossroads. With recent leadership changes, rising defense expenditure and a challenging strategic environment, Japan is reshaping its strategic posture. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency raises questions about the U.S.- Japan alliance. Against this backdrop, the Australia- Japan security partnership grows in importance. Four Japanese experts will discuss these developments and their implications for Indo-Pacific security and the evolving alliance. 

Register now: Japan's new foreign and security policy directions

Image: The Australian National University signage, Acton campus. Credit: ANU.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence provides a visionary blueprint for achieving gender equality everywhere. The annual campaign commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day.

In solidarity with the 16 Days of Activism, we want to share the University’s Sexual Violence Prevention Toolkit, which provides a practical guide on how to implement change to combat the pervasiveness of sexual violence locally.

Read more: The University’s Sexual Violence Prevention Toolkit

Image: Safeguard and Euratom Inspectors. Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA.

The Australian National University and Charles Sturt University, in partnership with the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, have announced the design and delivery of Australia’s first tertiary qualification program in non-proliferation nuclear safeguards.

This program will strengthen and uplift nuclear safeguards expertise in a complex world. It will educate and credential professionals with backgrounds ranging from science and engineering through to law, public policy and social science to apply and strengthen International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.

The new Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Security and Safeguards begins in Semester 1, 2025.

Read more: ANU facilitates Australia’s first tertiary qualification in nuclear safeguards

Facilities and Services (F&S) has officially adopted a new name: Campus Environment (CE). 

This change reflects our evolving mission to create a cohesive and sustainable campus environment that supports the needs of our community. While our name is new, our dedication to excellence in service, innovation, and operational efficiency remains the same. 

Over the coming months, you’ll see our new identity reflected in communications, signage, and other materials. We are excited to embark on this next chapter and continue delivering exceptional outcomes for our campus. 

Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for your ongoing support as we grow together as the Campus Environment team. See the full organisational structure chart here.

For questions or more details, please contact fs.director@anu.edu.au.

The University’s new performance management system, Focus, was launched on Monday 2 December. Eligible employees received an email on this date, advising that their Focus document is ready to start drafting goals within their HORUS account.  

To help familiarise staff with this new process, the People and Culture Division will host an online Focus information session on Wednesday 4 December. They will also deliver 'Giving feedback' and 'Goal setting' skill builders from mid-November through to March 2025. Session details are on the Focus SharePoint site. 

For any queries on Focus, see the Focus FAQ page.

ANU was recognised for its exceptional environmental initiatives in the Australasian Green Gown Awards. The ANU Carbon Smart Travel Program won the highly commended award in the climate action category, highlighting the program’s comprehensive approach to supporting organisational change and empowering communities to reduce emissions from travel.  

Of the four finalists in this category, two ANU programs were recognised. Alongside the travel program, our work to transition our campus buildings to carbon-neutral heating was also a finalist for this award. 

Read more: ANU recognised in climate action awards

The ActewAGL Endowment Fund, established in 2009 with donation from ActewAGL and managed under ANU delegation, supports partnerships between ANU researchers and ActewAGL to work on key challenges of renewable energy. 

The Endowment Fund Committee is now accepting research proposals for the 2024 round. The proposed projects are expected to commence in the first half of 2025 for a six-month-to-two-year duration and must be relevant to ActewAGL’s energy priority areas listed in this document here. The 2024 round recipients will receive up to $135,000 and will be expected to participate in outreach and engagement activities in the renewable energy sector. 

Interested applicants are required to complete the application form and send to innovation@anu.edu.au by close of business on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. 

As many of you may be aware, the ANU community has been impacted over the last three months by a sharp increase in bike and e-scooter thefts around campus. This has resulted in personal loss as well as repeated property damage to many of the University’s bike cages. The ANU UniSafe team has been conducting high visibility and increased patrols of the bike storage areas to deter bike thefts and have successfully intervened and prevented a theft in progress on several occasions. They have also been working closely with ACT Policing, who have conducted a crime targeting operation on bike thefts at ANU. 

ACT Policing are currently investigating all reported theft matters and are anticipating arrests being made in the near future. Should any Students or staff have any further information that may assist ACT Policing with this investigation, please provide it via Crime Stoppers, via the ACT Policing website (www. police.act.gov.au) or dialling 131 444. 

While bike theft will always be a risk around campus due to our location and open campus, Campus Environment (previously the Facilities and Services Division) is currently undertaking scoping work to increase the security of the bike cages moving forwards. Please continue to be vigilant when accessing the bike cages and ensure you are not tailgated in, that doors are properly closed upon exiting, and always securely lock your bike with a high-quality cut resistant bike lock. Any suspicious people or activity should always be reported to the ANU UniSafe team on 6125 2249 as soon as possible.

Help is available if you need it. Whether it's a work-related issue or a personal one, the University encourages you to seek support through the Employee Assistance Program.

If you need to support a student in distress, please refer to this guide that was developed by the Student Safety and Wellbeing team.