The rundown - information you need at a glance
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- On-campus teaching will continue in semester two. Your College will provide more information about making some remote learning available for students who cannot attend due to travel restrictions or COVID-related health reasons.
- Expressions of interest for the Engaged ANU pilot project will close on Tuesday 24 May. This program is for academics to receive expert support to design, produce, deliver and evaluate compelling research communication and translation projects.
- The Library is upgrading their systems to be more integrated and easier for you to use. Find out more
- Australia is experiencing a surge in flu cases and it’s expected this will continue throughout winter. It’s important that you book in to receive your free flu vaccination if you haven’t already. If you’re unwell, get tested for COVID-19 and stay home until symptoms resolve, even if your test for COVID-19 is negative.
- A reminder from our Landscape and Conservation team to never touch or eat mushrooms found on the campus grounds. More information on death cap mushrooms
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Events & activities
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Democracy Sausage live
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Tomorrow (Wednesday 18 May), 5.30-7.30pm
Don't miss the final episode of Democracy Sausage's election series. Joining host Mark Kenny will be Chief Political Reporter for Sky News Australia Kieran Gilbert, highly acclaimed author and researcher Emeritus Professor Judith Brett, and political scientist Dr Marija Taflaga.
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Knowledge, struggles and transformations in Latin America
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Friday 20 May, 9am-3.30pm
This one-day conference will discuss the main problems facing Latin America and suggest solutions that will help guarantee the sustainable progress of the region. This event is hosted by the
Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies.
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Technology showcase
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Monday 23 May, 12-2pm
Join the ANU TechLauncher community to learn about the many technology projects that our students have been working on in partnership with innovative industry partners.
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The future(s) of international relations
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Monday 23 May, 2-3.30pm
Join Professor Laura J. Shepherd as she considers the future(s) of international relations practice and international relations as a discipline. This seminar is hosted by the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.
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Operation Semut and the Borneo campaign
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Monday 23 May, 6-7pm
Join Emeritus Professor Christine Helliwell as she discusses Operation Semut, a secret operation launched by Special Operations Australia (SOA) into Sarawak in March 1945. This seminar is hosted by the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.
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A window to our past
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This week we remember Richard Bomford and the 'bare feet incident'.
In October 1972, Richard was asked to leave a lecture room because he was not wearing shoes. When he continued to appear in bare feet, staff banned him from classes and requested that his work was not assessed.
This 'bare feet incident' triggered a spirited debate in the Canberra Times, Woroni, and ANU Reporter about safety, hygiene and the University's disciplinary powers.
Richard was later reinstated and allowed to sit his final year examinations. However, the rule against bare feet remained.
Check out this story and others from our past at ANU Explorer. |
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