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Cultural burning is when First Nations people use fire to manage the landscape in a way that benefits the whole ecosystem, using Traditional Knowledge to care for Country.  

Many Australians understandably see fire only as a danger, but if used in the right way, fire can also be a tool that benefits the landscape and reduces the impact of bushfires themselves. 

That’s why ANU ecologists and a cohort of New South Wales Local Aboriginal Land Councils have collaborated on a project to re-introduce cultural burning in box-gum grassy woodlands and monitor the environmental outcomes of the burns. 

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Six extraordinary ANU researchers have been acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to science. 

Professor Kylie Catchpole, Professor Nerilie Abram, Professor Andrew Blakers, Professor Hrvoje Tkalcic, Professor Mark Krumholz and Professor Shahar Mendelson have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science. 

Each of these researchers, elected by their peers, are among the most distinguished scientists in Australia. 

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Members of the ANU Indigenous Staff Network gathered for a Reconciliation Week event, where weaver Ronnie Jordan and her son taught the art of weaving.

Reconciliation Week is a crucial time for ANU staff to reflect on and advance the reconciliation process.

Weaving holds significant cultural importance for Indigenous people, symbolising connection, storytelling and tradition.

The ANU Indigenous Staff Network fosters a supportive community, enhancing cultural understanding and strengthening our commitment to reconciliation.

To express interest in becoming a member please email indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au. 

Tuesday 25 June, 11am-12pm and Friday 28 June, 2-3pm 

ANU invites you to watch as First Nations culture and heritage come to life through traditional tree carving ceremonies on Country at ANU campus. The practice will be undertaken by Paul Girrawah House, Ngambri-Kamberri Walgalu, Wiradyuri and Wallaballooa Custodian. 

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Thursday 30 May, 5.30-8.30pm 

This documentary explores the life and customs of the people of the Torres Strait and their sacred traditions with their land. The film highlights the efforts of Mr Eddie Mabo, who advocated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have land rights. His campaigning led to the High Court of Australia recognising the existence of Native Title in Australia in June 1992. 
 
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Wednesday 5 June, 6- 8pm 

Enjoy a free screening of Chappie – a sci-fi action drama exploring themes of AI-driven technological progress – and if it is progress after all? Following the film, ANU experts will examine Chappie’s portrayal of artificial intelligence and social order in a panel discussion. This screening is part of our Science.Art.Film. series.

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Thursday 6 June - Friday 5 July, 10.30am-3pm 
 
This art exhibition presents ongoing research from the ANU School of Art & Design. Works highlight topics of climate change, digital heritage, maternal health and metabolism and digestion to show how knowledge-making in art and design can engage with critical concepts and practical potentials of a shared future.  

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Thursday 6 June, 5-8:30pm 

Enjoy a free screening of Hulagway – a two-part documentary drama featuring the endangered Indigenous Philippine languages of the Dupaninan Agta in Isabela and the Tandulanen Tagbanua in Palawan. This screening is brought to you by the ANU Philippines Institute.  

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The University is proud to launch the ANU First Nations landing page. This webpage provides a dedicated space to showcase all ANU First Nations initiatives and efforts and will support the First Nations digital user journey. The webpage can be accessed through the newly established ‘First Nations’ header on the ANU website menu bar.  

This landing page was a collaborative effort between the First Nations portfolio, Segment Marketing and Planning’s Digital Services team and the ANU Communications and Engagement team.  

Content requests are encouraged across campus to ensure the landing page remains up to date with the University's latest First Nations initiatives. Please forward all content requests to FirstNations@anu.edu.au. 

Sophie Edwards and Matt Barnes | Photo credit: Daniel Rathbone/ANU

The ANU School of Music is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring musicians to receive guidance from industry professionals, hone their songwriting skills, and learn the basics of studio recording. This fantastic opportunity is described by Song to Studio Coordinator Matt Barnes as the "extreme sport of songwriting." Held over five Saturdays starting 6 July, Song To Studio is open to anyone based in Canberra aged 16 and over. Limited spots available.

Applications close at 5pm, 7 June.

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ANU graduates will receive a 10 per cent discount on tuition fees for postgraduate programs commencing in Semester 2, 2024. Terms and conditions apply. 

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ANU HDR supervisors are invited to participate in a survey designed by the University of New South Wales. This research project explores issues that may arise between HDR candidates and their supervisors.  

HDR supervisors are invited to participate.  

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The Future Students (Domestic) team are seeking volunteers for the Tuckwell interview weekend on Saturday 6 July–Sunday 7 July. Your role will be to greet candidates and direct them to their interviews. The work commitment will be shared among volunteers so as not to take volunteers' entire weekend. 

Registrations close Wednesday 12 June.  

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