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On&Off Campus
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Staff edition
Wednesday 1 December
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An update from the Chief Operating Officer on our Pathway
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Hi everyone
The last few days have reminded us yet again of the ups and downs of living with COVID. While the health experts work to determine what impact the Omicron variant is likely to have, please continue on the Pathway to 2022 that we’ve laid out. As always, the health advice will guide our decision making and you can read Professor Tracy Smart’s expert analysis in this edition.
One thing we know for sure is that vaccines are our best defence. Recent outbreaks in less vaccinated countries have shown us the importance of having coverage and are a timely reminder that while we live in one of the most vaccinated cities on Earth and the vast majority of us have our two doses, we’re not finished yet. The third or ‘booster’ dose is going to be just as important so please remember to go and get yours as soon as you are eligible.
Events and functions update
From Monday 6 December 2021, events on the Acton campus will follow ACT Government restrictions. Other ANU campuses should continue to follow their local state and territory guidelines.
Thanks to everyone for your patience over the last few weeks as we staggered the return of events to ensure our community’s safety.
With this relaxing of restrictions, it’s important to remember that our focus is on a great 2022 experience. When deciding whether to approve an in-person event for the remainder of 2021, local areas should consider the impact of compressed lead times on event staff wellbeing and on the quality of event experience.
Please also remember that the situation can change quickly and these restrictions may need to change in response to new health directives.
We have two more editions of On&Off Campus left for the year and I’ll provide you with a final update before we all sign off for a well-earned break; and remember to book some leave if you can.
Paul
Paul Duldig
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New Academic Integrity Rule
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Academic integrity is a core part of our culture at ANU. As a community, we are committed to behaving honestly, responsibly, ethically, and with respect and fairness, in our academic work.
The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences today and replaces the Academic Misconduct Rule.
The new Academic Integrity Rule promotes academic integrity and focuses on educating students. It also outlines updated processes that are followed if academic integrity is breached, improving transparency and fairness for students.
All students are encouraged to visit the Academic Integrity website for information about services available to assist with assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.
Learn more |
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New resources for workplace adjustments
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ANU is committed to achieving best practice in equity of access, inclusion and
success for people with disability, as detailed in the University’s Disability
Action Plan 2020–2024. This includes supporting staff requiring workplace
adjustments as part of their employment at ANU.
There are two new workplace adjustment resources for staff and supervisors.
Learn more |
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ANU staff awarded for their achievements
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| After another tough year living and working through the pandemic, ANU staff came together virtually to celebrate the achievements of their colleagues at the 2021 Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor's Annual Awards last week. |
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| Dr Blair Williams shared the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Impact and Engagement with the COVID-19 Impact Monitoring Program led by Professor Matthew Gray and Professor Nicholas Biddle. Image: ANU |
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It's not the OMGicron variant so keep calm
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Don't panic and, no, Omicron is not a new type of Transformer but a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has now rapidly been declared a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization, writes Professor Tracy Smart AO, Public Health Lead - ANU COVID Response.
Read more |
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Fun activities
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End of Year Kids Party (virtual)
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Tuesday 7 December
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Free yoga on Fellows Oval
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| Wednesday 8 December and Tuesday 21 December Register |
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Podcast: Reading the room
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| Listen to members of the ANU community read Virginia Woolf's classic A Room of One's Own. |
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Welcoming your new students in 2022
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Are you looking for a way to better connect with your students? The Centre for Learning and Teaching can help you create a welcome video for your courses - and it's free.
Learn more
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Discussions about big challenges
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Women's rights & gender equality in Indonesia
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To mark International Human Rights Day, the ANU Indonesia Institute is hosting a discussion on women’s rights and gender equality in Indonesia.
Join the discussion on Thursday 9 December. |
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The electricity grid of the future
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Dr Elizabeth Ratnam will discuss ways of creating a resilient carbon neutral electricity grid.
Join the discussion on Friday 3 December. |
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Spotlight: Afghanistan
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There are two events coming up that tackle the issue of violence against women in Afghanistan.
Join the discussions on Monday 6 December and Wednesday 8 December. |
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A super hero of a different kind
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| International Day of People with Disability is this Friday, which has given Mark Mulligan pause to reflect on his involvement in the ANU Disability Action Plan. |
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| Mark Mulligan (right) and his brother Dan (left) with their family, including their aunty (in the red coat) and mum (at the back) and Mark's wife and two children (at the front). Image: supplied |
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Help us improve the way we communicate
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| How do you know what is going on at ANU? Tell us which channels you use, what works for you and what doesn't and pass on any ideas you have for innovating our internal communication at ANU. |
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New appointments
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ANU nanotech pioneer to lead Science Academy
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ANU physics researcher Distinguished Professor Chennupati Jagadish will be the next president of the Australian Academy of Science.
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ANU Executive leader appointed to journal advisory board
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The Lancet's Group for Racial Equality (GRacE) has appointed ANU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student and University Experience) Professor Ian Anderson AO as a member of its International Advisory Board.
Learn more |
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Energy expert elected as an academy fellow
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ANU physicist Professor Ken Baldwin has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
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ANU Sport activities in 2022
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ANU Sport wants to know what social sports and short courses you want in 2022. Pick your preferences with their short survey.
Respond to the survey |
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A window to our past
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Many people in the ANU community remember the Union Court with affection and nostalgia as a place that fostered a sense of belonging and connection. Learn more about the University's proud 75-year history, and share your ANU story.
Check out ANU Explorer |
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