Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Today we've announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Melbourne that will encourage closer ties through programs of collaboration and exchange in areas of mutual interest and benefit to both institutions. >>
News briefs
Earth hour: Candles on the oval
As Canberra darkens between 8pm and 9pm on 29 March for Earth Hour, Fellows Oval will be alight with hundreds of candles making an image of the world. >>
Pointing students in the right direction
Hundreds of students new to university life are getting the support they need through the SIGN and new SIGNPOST mentoring programs. >>
Strong interest in Jackie Chan centre
Interest in the new Jackie Chan Science Centre at JCSMR has been strong since the martial arts star and the Prime Minister opened the exhibition. >>
ANU on the green SEES@W
ANUgreen plans to empower members of the ANU community to further improve the environmental performance of University operations. >>
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Staff info
New enterprise agreement for ANU staff
The University and unions representing ANU staff are set to start working towards negotiating a new enterprise agreement. >>
ANU eyes research and innovation policy
The University has announced that it will seek to make a substantial contribution to the Federal Government's review of the National Innovation System, hosting a series of Research and Innovation Policy Dialogue Workshops to consider key issues in research and innovation. >>
Call for abstracts
The Canberra Region Annual Scientific Meeting Organising Committee is delighted to invite doctors, scientists, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to submit abstracts for the 2008 Meeting. Please indicate on your abstract if you wish to be considered for the Health and Medical Research in the Canberra Region session on Friday 30 May at Canberra Hospital or the ASMR Young Investigator Forum on Monday 2 June at the ANU Medical School building on the Canberra Hospital campus. For more information visit http://www.asmr.org.au
Abstract submission closes COB Monday 28 April 2008.
Graduate Studies Information Evening
Thinking about further study? The Student Recruitment Office is holding a Graduate Studies Information Evening on 24 May from 5pm at University House. The evening will allow prospective graduate students to find out about ANU and the graduate coursework and research programs on hand. All seven colleges will be represented and attendees will also be able to gain an understanding of what it takes to be a graduate student at ANU with information available on fees, administration processes, study abroad opportunities and much more. For a schedule of presentations and to register your interest, visit Study@ANU.
Certificate IV Training and Assessment
The Information Literacy Program in the Division of Information is now into its eighth year of running a successful, nationally accredited training program. >>
City West Redevelopment
A new purpose-built conference facility could be available to the ANU community as part of the development of ANU Exchange. >>
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Student info
Fees
All tuition fees and student contributions were due by the 14 March so you need to pay any outstanding fees by the 31 March as this is census date. This applies to all fee paying students. All Commonwealth supported students (CSS) who have supplied their Tax File Number (TFN) and who have not made a payment need not worry as we will defer their debt after census date.
All CSS who have NOT supplied a TFN and who have NOT paid their fees MUST either make their payment or supply their TFN by 31 March at the very latest. For these students if we have not received payment for their fees or a TFN by the 31 March their enrolment will be cancelled. Should this unfortunate event occur and you wish to have your semester one enrolment reactivated, you will be able to do so only as a full fee paying student and you will have lost your Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for semester one 2008. You would also be required to reapply through UAC for semester two 2008 if you want to regain a CSP for your future enrolment. Your invoice was emailed to your student email account.
Short Story Competition
In conjunction with ANU, the Uni Pub Inc is proud to announce the 2008 short story competition open to all students enrolled at ANU. The competition offers a first prize of $6,000, second prize of $3,000 and third prize of $2,000. Competition closes 1 August 2008. For full criteria and entry details see www.anu.edu.au/dos/story_comp/short_story08.htm
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Features
Wisdom of age
If time brings wisdom, the combined knowledge of the Emeritus Faculty is a resource just waiting to be tapped. >>
Joking around
An ANU alumnus has visited Canberra to tell a few jokes and he has a message for students along the way. >>
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Awards
Dr Penelope Mathew from the Faculty of Law was recognised by ACT Minister for Women at the 2008 ACT International Women's Day Awards. Pene has highlighted major issues facing women detainees through her recent work: 'Human Rights audit on the operation of ACT correctional facilities under correction' with particular focus on the Belconnen Remand Centre. She has also made a highly valued contribution nationally and internationally to refugees and asylum seekers through her academic work and as an advocate in refugee camps.
Professor Mick Dodson of the National Centre for Indigenous Studies at ANU has been invited to be the independent chair of a Steering Committee comprising representatives of the Victorian Traditional Owner Land Justice Group and State representatives whose joint task will be to develop a Victorian settlement framework for negotiating native title.
Five ANU scientists were elected to the Australian Academy of Science on 19 March. Election to the Academy recognises a career that has significantly advanced, and continues to advance, the world's scientific knowledge. The scientists elected were Professor Murray Badger (RSBS), Professor Rod Boswell (RSPhysSE), Professor David Lindenmayer (Fenner School), Professor Hugh O'Neill (RSES) and Professor Brian Schmidt (RSAA).
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Movements
Dr Alex Robson has taken a leave of absence from the College of Business and Economics. He has been appointed as an advisor to The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP.
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Bookshelf
Financial Economics
by Chris Jones. Routledge, USA.
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Union Court is the site for fun, games and a stone's throw from a home for gnomes. >>
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Matthew Doolan, Engineering Lecturer. >>
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