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Staff edition
Tuesday 20 April
New COVID guidelines
The new COVID guidelines for campus are available.

COVID-19 will be part of our lives for a long time and complacency will be our undoing. Therefore, we still need guidelines and we still need everyone in our community to follow them to keep our community safe.
Read the guidelines
Important reminders
Attend the upcoming Vice-Chancellor's forum on financial health and take the opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback.
Register here
Vaccination against influenza remains important this year. All staff are strongly encouraged to get their FREE flu shot. There are two options - on and off campus.
More information
Do not to reply or click on any supplied links or open any attachments in suspected phishing emails.

Find out more about how to spot a phishing email and what to do.
Campus service updates
Teaching Support Services Team
A new team has been established to support the 105 centrally timetabled teaching rooms on campus, with services available 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
More information
New Service Desk portal
Visit the new Service Desk portal and take the virtual tour that highlights the features available.
Access the Service Desk
Works on Clunies Ross Street
Contractors will be undertaking ICON water main upgrades along Clunies Ross Street until late May. This will affect a portion of the shared footpath/cycleway. Please approach the area with caution, or use an alternate route.
Innovation and discovery
Australia has a 'golden opportunity' to be much more ambitious with its zero emissions target
Australia will not achieve net zero emissions until well after 2050 at the rate emissions are declining, experts from ANU warn.
Read more
New translation brings bloody history out of the past
In 1937, Dr Elena Govor's grandfather Artyom Vesyoly was arrested as part of Stalin's Great Purge. With the help of Emeritus Professor Kevin Windle, her grandfather's writing has now been translated into English, bringing the stories of the Russian Revolution and Civil War to a new audience.
Read more
For the calendar
Visit the Events website for more
Are you first in family to attend university?
Wednesday 21 April 2021, 1-2pm
To celebrate the launch of the First in Family campaign and resources, we are hosting an afternoon tea to recognise and celebrate First Generation students, staff and alumni at ANU.
Register here
INSIGHT OUT: the collaborative project bringing current research to life through art
On now, until 7 May
Kambri at ANU is showcasing the work of 24 talented students from the ANU School of Art & Design in this new public exhibition.
Find out more
Professor Helen Sullivan has been appointed Dean the College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP)
ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt said he looks forward to working with Professor Sullivan to advance the University's unique focus and vital work on one of the world's most important regions.
Read more
Community news
ANU academic wins prominent Australian research award
Dr Janice Scealy from the ANU College of Business and Economics was recently awarded one of the country’s most prominent research recognitions – the Moran Medal.
Read more
World Parkinson's Day fundraiser
JCSMR is fundraising for Parkinson's disease research. All donations go to ShakeItUp's not-for-profit foundation, and are tax deductible. Every little bit helps towards finding a cure for this chronic disease.
Donate here
2021 ANU Alumni Awards
Do you know ANU graduates or students who have excelled and inspired? Whether they are friends, family members, colleagues, or members of the public, nominate them for an ANU Alumni Award.
Nominate now
We need your input
New brand policies
We are now seeking staff feedback on new and updated brand policies and procedures to ensure they make sense and can be easily implemented by both professional and academic staff. These changes are part of the ANU Identity implementation program.
Submit feedback
Call for peer reviewers: Australasian Council for Undergraduate Research submissions
We are calling for peer reviewers to assess 250-word student abstracts. Support undergraduate research from across Australasia and be recognised for your contributions.
Read more and apply
The Virtuous Loop: improving the feedback process
Teachers Jenny Simmons and Dr Chris Browne chat about 'the Virtuous Loop,' a computer program designed to streamline feedback provision and make assessment marking more efficient.
Read more
HR updates
Update on background checks
Last month the University implemented background checks for new or existing staff who start new positions after 15 March 2021. The process will be streamlined in the coming months, but in the meantime, in most situations, we will be offering employment contracts with conditions until the background check is completed.
Find out more

Staff Development Hub

Learn about a different topic each month with the the new Course of the Month series. Kicking off on Thursday 29 April with a virtually facilitated session on Creating Inclusive Teams with Psychological Safety
Learn more and register here

Change of hours form
The staff 'change of hours' form has moved online. You can now request to increase or decrease your hours or change your work pattern via HORUS. Check out the user guide online.
Read more

HCF staff health insurance plan
ANU staff have access to a corporate health plan through HCF that provides better benefits than you would receive as a retail customer.
Find out more
Training opportunities

Free media training for ANU researchers
With audiences in the millions, media is a great way to get your research and expertise out to the wider world. And we can help you do it. ANU Media runs free, practical media workshops of researchers and research students.
Register here

Sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) training
This course covers what constitutes sexual assault and sexual harassment in our educational institutions, workplaces and community, and skills and strategies in responding to a disclosure.
Register here
Mental Health First Aid
More sessions of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and MHFA refresher training have been added to the training calendar.
Register here
Getting active
Start learning something new at ANU Sport
Kick-start your health & wellness goals now with a range of fun & cheap short courses beginning in April.
Find out more

Tee-up an ANU Sport membership in April
Students and staff are eligible for a free t-shirts with any Autumn April membership. Stock is limited so get in quick!
Sign up now
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