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Staff Edition
Thursday 18 June
All the important campus news, events and opportunities for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo staff.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo climbs in QS World University Rankings
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo has climbed three places to 29th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, reinforcing its standing as one of the world’s leading universities and placing it in the top two percent globally.
“ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo is proud to have been ranked in the top two per cent globally and fourth nationally in the QS World University Rankings for 2027,’’ said Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Rebekah Brown.
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- ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo internet services may be unavailable from 5–7am on Monday 22 June for scheduled network maintenance. For any questions, contact the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Service Desk on +61 2 612 54321 or log a ticket via .
- Academic Promotions round will close shortly. about the remaining drop-in sessions for any final questions or support.
- The Tuckwell Scholarship Program is seeking volunteers to support the Tuckwell Interview Weekend for a couple of hours across 11 and 12 July. to share your interest and availability.
- Nominations are open for the . Recognise a colleague who demonstrates exceptional achievement, leadership or service.
- are available for all staff to support a healthy campus this winter.
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Chancellor recruitment update
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The process to find our new Chancellor is progressing well. The position has been advertised widely. The selection committee met on Wednesday 17 June to consider candidates and is expecting to make a recommendation to the Council late next month.
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Image: Celebrating eighty years of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo. Graphic: ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo
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Share your photos and stories for a chance to win an ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo merchandise pack
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Staff are invited to share a photo and a reflection of what ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo means to them. Your photos and stories will help celebrate the people and experiences that have shaped Australia's national university over the past 80 years. and learn more about how they will be used to celebrate our 80th milestone.
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There’s no trivia question this week, as our student edition of On Campus is pausing during mid-year break. We’ll return next week with a new question.
Congratulations to our recent trivia staff winner Meichen Liu. Please to collect your prize.
Last week’s question and answer:
What was ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo ranked in the 2025 QS World University Rankings? Answer: 30
Did you know? More than 8,000 institutions were analysed in the latest 2027 QS World University Rankings, and ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo placed in the top two percent globally.
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Graphic: ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Green
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Environmental Sustainability Report 2025
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This year’s highlights include reaching 100 per cent renewable electricity across all campuses, reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 78 per cent since 2019, saving around 63 million litres of water through proactive leak detection and growing our campus trees count to more than ten thousand.
The report also features community stories, including student internship projects, over six tonnes of goods donated by outgoing student residents and the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Kitchen Garden Program.
These efforts contributed to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo ranking 16th globally in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability in 2026.
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Graphic: ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Green
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A season of change: caring for campus
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What can campus gardens teach us about caring for our own green spaces? As A season of change wraps up, catch up on the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Green Instagram mini-series and explore how the Landscape and Conservation and Kitchen Garden teams keep ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo green spaces thriving through autumn and winter while supporting healthier ecosystems.
From composting and soil health to biodiversity and seasonal planting, discover practical ways to support your own garden, balcony or pots on your windowsill.
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Democracy Sausage: Race for the base
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With One Nation rising in the polls, Special Correspondent at The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis joins Mark and Marija to discuss the threats to Labor and the Liberals and what they need to do to arrest the decline in the polls.
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Photo: Jack Ellis/ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo
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Dating apps transformed relationships. Regulation is still catching up
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75 per cent of Australians who use dating apps have experienced some kind of harassment or abuse in digital dating contexts. New ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo research is helping shape the conversation around who should be held accountable.
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Staff income statements will be available through ATO online services via myGov, or through your registered tax agent, by 14 July 2026. Once finalised, the information will be automatically pre-filled in your 2026 tax return and your myGov status will update to 'Tax ready'.
If you don't have a myGov account, you can create one at . If you're unable to access myGov and don't use a registered agent, call the ATO on 13 28 61. A helpful factsheet is also available at .
To ensure your income statement is available as soon as possible, check that your contact and address details are up to date in HORUS and in your ATO online account.
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2.5 per cent pay increase effective today
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In line with the , staff will receive a 2.5 per cent pay increase effective today, 18 June. This will be reflected in your pay on Thursday 2 July.
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NAB Workplace Banking now available
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As an ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo staff member, you have access to NAB Workplace Banking, including priority home loan pricing, free trades with NABtrade and a range of exclusive discounts and rewards. Staff can access NAB Workplace Banking on the .
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Graphic: Australian Men's Health Forum
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It’s , an opportunity to shine a spotlight on men’s health. Play a part, check in, start conversations and support the wellbeing of men across our workplace, as well as your families and friends.
Join the upcoming webinar on the 24 June; Men's Health at Work: creating open, proactive workplace cultures.
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Assure Manager support services
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The Assure Employee Assistance Program for managers and leaders provides confidential guidance, coaching, and practical strategies to support your wellbeing while helping you manage difficult conversations, change and sensitive situations with confidence.
Learn more by joining one of their upcoming webinars:
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- 2 July, 10.30am AEST
- 6 August, 10.30am AEST
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. Lead an Indigenous-led national centre delivering research, policy influence and cross-sector partnerships to advance Indigenous economic self-determination across Australia. Applications close on Sunday 12 July, 11.55pm AEST.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo experts in the media
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Skin infections that can lead to diseases are a serious health challenge in some rural and remote First Nations communities. Appropriately equipped community laundries may help solve the problem, wrote Yardhura Walani Associate Professor Rosemary Wyber and colleagues from the Kids Research Institute in .
Perhaps Senator Pauline Hanson will one day be opposition leader, but she will never be Prime Minister, predicts the Research School of Management’s Dr Andrew Hughes in a column.
As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, Professor Nick Biddle, of the School of Politics and International Relations, told that most Australians didn’t think billionaires are doing enough to better society.
Over the past week, more than 20 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo experts spoke to the media about a range of issues including decreasing life satisfaction, China-North Korea relations, the Thai monarchy and the Horizon Europe Program.
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Sustaining the Commitment: Australian Army logistics in South Vietnam, 1962–1973
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Monday 22 June, 5.30–6.30pm
Major Ian Finlayson (retired) examines how the Australian Army sustained its forces in South Vietnam and the lessons the conflict holds for present-day logistic planners.
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Common Wealth ACT premiere + Q&A
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Friday 26 June, 6–8pm
The ACT premiere of the documentary Common Wealth will be followed by a discussion with director Kane Guglielmi, Senator David Pocock and ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo alumna Katherine Trebeck.
Common Wealth explores the economic and political systems that shape modern life and considers how societies might build greater equity and connection in an increasingly divided world.
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Ed Coper will be in conversation with Mark Kenny.
Tuesday 23 June, 6–7pm
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Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson will be in conversation with Mark Kenny.
Thursday 2 July, 6–7pm
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- – Tuesday 7 July, 6–7.45pm
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Video: Harrison East/ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo
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Three questions with Dr Mitzy Pepper
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Dr Mitzy Pepper, Evolutionary Biologist at the Research School of Biology, shares what she is most passionate about in her work, her favourite spot on campus, and why she is proud to work at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo.
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Photo: Ingrid Krauss/ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo
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This week’s picture was taken by Ingrid Krauss, Manager of Injury Prevention and Wellbeing from the People and Culture Portfolio.
"It's great to see the lights shining out again from University House, knowing we will be able to enjoy this heritage location on campus soon."
Got a photo you’re proud of?  and include a short description about why your snap is special to you.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Security – (02) 6125 2249
For life-threatening emergencies first call 000 (or 0000 if dialing from an internal phone), then call ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo Security.
Media hotline – (02) 6125 7979
Contact the media hotline during business hours or email media@anu.edu.au for media queries regarding the University and its operations, or to track down experts that aren’t listed in our .
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Help is available if you need it. The University has a range of information and services that can be accessed by managers and staff.
Whether it's a work-related issue or a personal one, the University encourages you to seek counselling support through the .
If you need to support a student in distress, please refer to developed by the team.
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The Australian National University, Canberra
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµlogo is a smoke-free campus, with all smoking products prohibited under the .
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
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The Australian National University acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
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