News from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ message: making certainty

It’s been nearly 175 years since the first university opened its doors in Sydney. It’s been a little over 150 years since the first legislation…

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02
Dec
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – Pay increase and the Universities Accord

Hi everyone, I am writing this blog to announce some good news for our community - and after a tough couple of years, everyone needs a positive end…

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25
Nov
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Update - Awards and Thanksgiving turkey

Hi everyone,  I am still recovering from last night's Thanksgiving dinner. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ duties kept me very busy for the day, and so for the first time…

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11
Nov
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – REECon, ARC Centres and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Garden Party

Hi everyone,  Today marks 104 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. It's a reminder that peace is a historical…

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28
Oct
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Update – Gandaywarra and draft RAP

Hello everyone, It seems La Niña continues to do its work at keeping things wet, but I was lucky to have a semi-dry day for a day of…

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14
Oct
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – Mask mandate update and enterprise sessions

Hi everyone,  I am writing to you from the United States, where I have made my first trip in three years. I have been to NASA, had meetings at…

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30
Sep
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – The Wizards of Oz and launching meta-optics

Hi everyone,  The ACT Government has announced the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and relaxed restrictions across the Territory…

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16
Sep
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – HDR stipend increase and Kioloa reopens

Hi everyone, As announced by the Prime Minister, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Thursday 22 September will be a day of national…

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26
Aug
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – BE ALERT! Scam warning, wine and 3MT

Hi everyone,  Before I dive into the lighter side of this fortnight in my blog, it has come to my attention that a sophisticated financial…

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12
Aug
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Update - international travel and President Zelenskky

Hi everyone,  After five days of summer in Korea my system is somewhat shocked by the cold and wet weather. But I can see my peach buds…

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29
Jul
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s update – President Zelenskyy’s address to ANU students

Hello everyone,  I really enjoyed what has been a very busy week with everyone back on campus. I hope everyone has settled back and…

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15
Jul
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Update – July Graduations and MoU with CDU

Hello everyone   It has been invigorating to have our new cohort of Graduates in their caps and gowns across campus this week. I have…

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01
Jul
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s update – Marramarra Murru and 75th closing celebrations

Hello everyone,  I hope you are all enjoying the lull before Semester 2 starts. I am currently in Germany for the 71st Lindau Nobel…

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03
Jun
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s update – National Reconciliation Week 2022

Hello everyone,   I may be one of the few, but I am enjoying the wintery blast. The snow on the Brindabellas, the frost across the grass and…

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20
May
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s update – Ukraine relief concert and staff survey

Hello everyone It seems we are in for a nasty flu season this year so I would encourage you all to go out and get your flu vaccination. I had mine…

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06
May
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s update – 50th anniversary of computing

Hello everyone, Well, we've had our first frosts for the year this week and I think I'll be composting the tomatoes and planting garlic. I…

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22
Apr
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s update – Melbourne trip and community forums

Hello everyone,   I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and a nice rest over the four-day weekend. I ate too much chocolate in Geelong -…

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01
Apr
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s update – vintage, delegations and ANU alumni week

Hello everyone   The cold cool wind of the last few days reminds us that we are well and truly into Autumn now. I am getting ready…

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11
Mar
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s update – International Women's Day

Hello everyone  Every time I give a talk on the accelerating universe I have to confront the fact that the team I lead that made this discovery…

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25
Feb
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s update – masks, top uni accolade and reflections

Hello everyone   It's been great to be back on campus, particularly that we were able to welcome our 2022 cohort of students at…

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11
Feb
2022

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s update – some busy weeks on campus

Hello everyone Wow! It has been a busy week on campus and it really feels like we're back. We've had traditional graduations return and it's been…

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