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This week the University's Executive is reviewing Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) applications from staff in areas not undergoing formal change processes. Outcomes are expected to be communicated by the end of October 2025, with staff expected to depart by 30 November 2025, per the Renew ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃVSS webpage.

Outcomes have been shared with staff members who expressed interest in applying for the VSS in March 2025 and staff in areas currently undergoing formal change processes. For approved applications, separation estimates and deeds are being prepared, prioritised by staff departure dates. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as these next steps are completed.

Progress continues across several areas as Renew ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃChange Proposals move towards implementation:

College of Science and Medicine (CoSM) and Campus Environment: These Implementation Plans are close to finalisation and are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Academic Portfolio: The Rapid Discovery Tool launched in September has closed, with more than 200 valuable pieces of feedback received. Supervisors are currently validating this input and a revised draft Implementation Plan is being developed. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this process; your feedback is helping shape the next phase. Details on the Implementation Plan release date will be shared soon.

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS): CASS is continuing to carefully review and consider all community feedback received and the Implementation Plan is also in development.

Indigenous Australians have been given a seat at the table to shape future economic policy through a historic agreement signed by the Federal Government.

The First Nations Economic Partnership was spearheaded by an alliance of committed Indigenous people, together with ºÚÁÏÌìÌà (ANU).

The agreement was signed on 29 September 2025 and creates a way for shared decisions to be made about reforms to First Nations economic policy, leveraging the resources of government.

First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance Chair and ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃVice-President (First Nations), Professor Peter Yu, said the agreement is the first of its kind in Australia.

A world-first discovery of binary stars could be the first step in building a more complete picture of how our galaxy formed, according to astronomers from ºÚÁÏÌìÌà (ANU).

The discovery is part of an ambitious 10-year program to scan the entire southern sky every few nights.

The study’s lead author, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃresearcher Dr Giacomo Cordoni, said the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will build an extraordinary “movie of the universe”.

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà (ANU) has entered into a commercialisation agreement with ASX-listed OpenLearning Limited to make the University’s award-winning Rights, Relationships and Respect program available to Australian corporate and government organisations, helping them meet their obligations under the national Respect@Work framework.

“The Rights, Relationships and Respect program is the culmination of years of work to tailor respectful relationships education and sexual misconduct prevention to our unique community and institutional context,” Joel Radcliffe, Manager of Inclusive and Respectful Communities at ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃsaid.  

 

On Friday 10 October 2025, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃappeared at the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee.

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The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃInformation Security Office is hosting a month of tips, events, workshops and prizes for all staff and students as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month.

This week’s focus is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA):

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃInformation Security Office is hosting a month of tips, events, workshops and prizes for all staff and students as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Cyber security is for everyone, not just the tech-minded.

To ensure the University’s employee records are accurate, staff should review and update their personal information via .

If you require assistance, please contact payroll@anu.edu.au.

Internal Expressions of Interest are now open for the Director, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.

The Director will be responsible for supporting academic staff in achieving excellence across research, education and community engagement, in alignment with the strategic priorities of the School, College and University. The role also encompasses the effective operational management of the School, including oversight of academic programs, finances and staffing.

Expressions of interest close Thursday 23 October 2025, 11.55pm.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), the Interim Director, Research and Innovation Portfolio plays a central role in shaping the future of research services at ANU.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team of professional staff, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the Portfolio. From steering the implementation of research services and business plans to overseeing the management of University Strategic Research Funds, the Interim Director will ensure the delivery of efficient and responsive services across the Portfolio’s professional staff functions. The Interim Director also serves as a key representative of the Portfolio within the University and with external stakeholders.

Expressions of interest close Sunday 26 October 2025, 11.55pm.

Monday 20 October, 11.30am–12.30pm

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) plays a vital role in protecting public health by regulating medicines, medical devices and biological products in Australia. This session provides higher degree by research candidates and early-career researchers with an opportunity to learn directly from TGA experts about the pathways into a career within the agency.

Thursday 23 October, 5.30–7pm

This public lecture will be delivered by Kimberly Hutchings, Professor of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London. Her research is in international ethical and political theory, feminist theory, political theories of violence and pacifism, with her current work focusing on the ethics of theoretical practice and questions of epistemic justice.

Thursday 23 October, 7–10pm

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃOrchestra, conducted by Rowan Harvey Martin, will present an evening of powerful and diverse music. Following the orchestra’s performance, the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃJazz Orchestra will take the stage, showcasing the next generation of jazz talent under the direction of Constantine Campbell.

Monday 27 October, 9.45am–3pm

Attend this one-day event showcasing disability research across ANU, featuring a keynote by award-winning artist, writer and advocate Sofya Gollan. The event includes talks on justice, gender, neurodiversity and deaf cinema.

Have you snapped something that deserves the spotlight? A misty morning on campus, a perfectly timed wildlife cameo, or something that just makes you smile? We’d love to share it in On Campus and give your photography career the kick-off it deserves (well… almost).

This week’s picture comes from Olivia Congdon, Interim Editor of ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃReporter, who captured a cheeky magpie eyeing off her lunch. “I had to share my avian encounter,” Olivia said. “I respect the hustle.”

and include a short note about why you chose it and what makes it special to you.

When Yumin Li first arrived in Canberra from Guangzhou, China, what struck him most was the stillness of the city and the warmth of the people. “On one of my first mornings, I went for a walk at Mount Ainslie,” he recalls. “Every time someone jogged past, they smiled and said good morning. That had never happened to me before. It was such a small gesture, but it made me feel welcome straight away.”

Learn more: Faces of ºÚÁÏÌìÌÖ Yumin Li

Applications are now open for the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃPhilippines Institute 2026 Special Grants Round.

Funding is offered through travel, collaborative research and event co-hosting grants, supporting innovative projects that strengthen Australia-Philippines research, collaboration and engagement in key thematic areas.

The Give $25 for 2025 appeal invites ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃalumni, donors, staff and friends to contribute to the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃStudent Urgent Relief Fund (SURF). SURF provides quick-response financial assistance to students who are doing it tough.

Staff are encouraged to get involved by spreading the word, volunteering to assist at student-focused activities or by giving a gift. Even a small action shows our students that the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃcommunity is behind them.

The Inclusive and Equitable Teaching and Curriculum Project is a research project that explores the leverages and challenges with encouraging more widespread uptake of inclusive and equitable teaching and learning. It also examines curriculum, assessment practices and related policies.

The Academic Portfolio is inviting academic educators, those involved in the design and development of curriculum and policy, learning designers, student-facing staff, equity practitioners, managers and senior executive members with responsibility for teaching and learning to share their experiences, observations and ideas about how to shift the dial when it comes to supporting inclusive and equitable practices.

Thinking about how to bring more sustainability into your work in 2026?

The highlights how ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃis embedding sustainability across research, teaching and campus operations. From a living lab approach where students tackle real-world challenges, to nearly 9,000 research publications aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, there are plenty of ways to engage and grow your expertise.

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