Emeritus Fellow Colin Steele speaks at Llewellyn Hall on 13 September 2023. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/ANU

Several extraordinary members of The Australian National University (ANU) community have been named in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list.

This year’s honours list recognises and celebrates 1,042 Australians. It includes awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service.

Three current ANU staff and three emeritus staff members were among those recognised by Governor-General David Hurley for their outstanding achievements across a broad range of fields, and their invaluable contribution to Australian society.

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ANU Reporter pays tribute to the legacy of an extraordinary young graduate who dedicated her life to changing the world. 

An award-winning human rights lawyer, Sophie led an inspiring fight for social justice issues and fearlessly campaigned for the rights of incarcerated First Nations children and their families.

In December, ANU recognised her passion and dedication to achieving social change, naming her joint recipient of the Young Alumna of the Year award.

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Described by Forbes Magazine as a “youthful visionary”, ANU alumna Ashleigh Streeter-Jones has worked in youth advocacy and campaigns since she was a teenager.

Ashleigh is a passionate change maker and focuses on closing societal gaps, particularly those faced by women and young people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. 

Don't miss her speak at the 2024 Commencement Address on Monday 12 February. 

This year the People and Culture Division are running drop-in information sessions about staff grants and funding offered by the University. 

In Person  

Thursday 8 February, 10.30-11.30am at Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Room 2.02 

Virtual  

Thursday 8 February, 2-3pm, Teams via this link.

Questions? Please feel free to contact HRD.Development@anu.edu.au.

Friday 2 February, 12.30-2pm  

Do emerging powers reinforce or reshape the existing international order? In this seminar, Dr Lu will discuss how this crucial case contributes to our understanding of the ways in which China is shaping, and is shaped by, international development norms, and will present new research findings based on recent fieldwork. 

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Tuesday 6 February, 9am-4.30pm  

Gain valuable insight and skills to add to your teaching toolkit while engaging in professional discussion with colleagues from across the University. 

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Still seeking mentors for 2024 

The People & Culture team have been overwhelmed by interest in the Professional Staff Mentoring program for 2024, with over 170 staff applying to be mentees.  

They still need a few more mentors at Level SM1 and above to meet this demand. If you'd like to participate as a mentor, please use this link to find further information and the Mentor EOI form. 

Staff and family tuition fee discount 

ANU is committed to providing staff with a wide range of benefits that enable them to be at their best and fulfill their ambitions, both at work and in their personal lives. Supporting this, the ANU Staff and Family Tuition Fee Discount provides eligible staff and their family members with a discount on tuition fees for ANU courses and degrees. 

Applications for Semester 1 2024 study will close on Monday 19 February at 11.59pm.  

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