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On Campus
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Staff edition
Tuesday 18 January
Welcome back. This year, we’re introducing ‘the rundown’ a new section to make it easy for you to find the essential information you need to know. We’ll also occasionally hand over the introduction section to senior staff when they have some critical information to share with everyone.
If you have feedback or suggestions, please reach out to us at on.campus@anu.edu.au.
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The rundown - the information you need at a glance
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- A reminder that if you are able to work remotely, please do so throughout January. Read more
- Public Health Lead Professor Tracy Smart has put together a helpful guide to coping with Omicron. Read it here
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| ANU Master of Science student Xiaotian Liu. Photo: Elesa Kurtz/The Canberra Times |
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International students excited for return to campus
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| Xiaotian Liu is happy to have left the big city busyness of Beijing behind and returned to quieter Canberra. Liu was among the first group of international students to return home to Canberra over the weekend. |
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Watch & listen
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Communicating Truth and Beauty: A Dialogue with the Sciences
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Catch up on discussions from The Australasian Consortium of Humanities Researchers
& Centres 2021 Annual Conference where experts explored questions raised by the pandemic, including interdisciplinary collaboration and communicating ideas to the public.
Watch now |
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Transitioning to a Prosperous, Resilient & Carbon-Free Economy
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The experts behind this newly released guide for decision makers discussed the book's key themes at last month's launch in Kambri.
Watch now |
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The future of Australian universities
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In this keynote address, hear from Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Digital) Professor Maryanne Dever as she discusses what the past 18 months mean for the future of university learning and teaching.
Watch now |
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Shakeup or Shakedown? China's New Red Economy
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As China's economy slows down, Xi Jinping's charting a new economic course that will redefine the country's future. Hear two completely opposed takes on China's economic strategy, from Andy Rothman, an investment strategist at Matthews Asia, and Anne Stevenson-Yang, the co-founder of J Capital Research.
Listen now |
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2021 Volunteer of the Year
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ANU astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker has been named the ACT Public Schools 2021 Volunteer of the Year for his work with primary school students across the capital. Brad was also successful in securing a grant for a new initiative that will allow five schools to conduct their own experiments in space.
Congratulations, Brad! |
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| Professor Mike Gore (right) teaching a group of school students in the mid 80s. Photo: ANU |
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ANU pays tribute to science pioneer and educator Mike Gore
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| Driven by a desire to share his love of science with others and a determination to make science fun, Professor Gore was integral in shaping the science communication landscape in Australia. |
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A window to our past
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For almost half a century the tearoom was the social heart of the Coombs Building, a hive of activity for staff and students, nourished by inexpensive tea, coffee and biscuits.
Learn more about this and other stories from the University's proud 75-year history, and share your ANU story.
Check out ANU Explorer |
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