The rundown - what you need to know

Consultation period for changes to mask requirements closes 5pm today. Staff and students can provide any feedback on the proposed changes by emailing Work Health and Safety (WHS) team at whs@anu.edu.au by COB.
2022 Chancellor’s and Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Awards nominations are now open until COB Friday 28 October. The Awards celebrate the depth and diversity of talent of our ANU staff community. You can nominate a colleague or team.
Staff are invited to attend the information and feedback sessions for the University’s Enterprise Bargaining round. You will have the opportunity to provide feedback about what's important to you in our new Enterprise Agreement. More information below.
A reminder that ITS is running Windows compliance updates to support our cyber resilience initiatives. If you receive a notification that your computer requires an update, please schedule a convenient time to avoid disruption to your work.

Please keep reading to find out about upcoming events and activities, stories, and other updates across the University.

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, here are our top tips...

Do something you enjoy each day

Try and do something each day that makes you feel physically and emotionally comfortable. Whether it be a walk in nature, buying a coffee or hanging out with friends, find an activity that fills your cup.

Seek help

We all need a little bit of help now and then. Talking to trusted friends, family, or your GP can help you through a difficult time. There are also many online resources available.

Be kind to yourself

Most importantly, always remember to be kind to yourself. Remind yourself that there is no right or wrong reaction to life's uncertainties.

ANU Wellbeing Program

Take some time out from your busy schedule and join us for some fun activities and information sessions this week as we celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Events & activities

COVID-19. Where were we? Where are we now? How to do better in the future?

Wednesday 12 October (Tomorrow), 5.30–6.30pm
Don't miss Professor Peter Collignon, an ANU expert in infectious diseases, as he reflects on how we handled the coronavirus pandemic and the lessons we need to learn.
Register for Professor Collignon's seminar

Enterprise Bargaining Sessions

Starts this Friday 14 October
The first information and feedback session for the University's Enterprise Bargaining round is this Friday 14 October 11am on Zoom. There will be a mix of in-person and online sessions for staff to attend.
Register now for a session

Book Launch – Fugitive Text by Peter Maloney

Saturday 15 October, 3–5pm
Fugitive Text presents photographic works related to artist Peter Maloney’s experience of love, desire and loss through the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Register for the Fugitive Text launch

ANU Disaster Solutions Update: From Fires to Floods

Wednesday 19 October, 2–6pm
How can we advance our approaches to preventing and responding to disasters, both in Australia and across the region? What’s working and what’s not? Experts will discuss these pressing questions at the inaugural ANU Disaster Solutions Update.
Attend the Update

2022 Conference on Women’s Safety and Financial Security

Thursday 20 October – Friday 21 October, 9am–3.30pm
Intimate Partner Violence is the most common form of violence women of all backgrounds experience. Experts will come together to consider solutions to address the social crisis of gendered violence.
Register for the Conference on Women’s Safety and Financial Security

Enterprise Bargaining Update: Information and Feedback Sessions

Do you have any comments or feedback on the current Enterprise Agreement?

To better inform the ANU Bargaining team about what is important to you this bargaining round, we’d like to hear from you.

Staff are invited to attend an information and feedback session which will offer an overview of the enterprise bargaining process. These sessions will also give staff the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback as the University commences negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement.

Applications open - ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) 2023 International Fellowships

AuSI has recently announced an exciting new international Fellowship program for academic staff.

Six international Fellowships will be awarded in collaboration with three of the world’s foremost Australian Studies Centres.

Successful Fellows will be based at one of the following Centres:
- Centre for Australian Studies (University of Cologne)
- Clark Center for Australian & New Zealand Studies (University of Texas at Austin)
- Menzies Australia Institute (King’s College London)

Each Fellow will be provided up to AUD $15,000 for travel and accommodation expenses.

Apply now for the AuSi International Fellowships

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