News from the VC
VC Message: Rites of passage
Hi everyone,Last week, 91ÊÓƵhosted the Australian launch of the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials. This Centre sees 91ÊÓƵas part of a global…
VC's update – Minister's campus visit and annual awards
Hello everyone For those of you in the ACT, NSW, and Victoria, I hope you are enjoying some new COVID-safe freedoms. I have never been so excited to…
VC's update – Mental health in an unequal world
This week's blog is written by Professor Naomi Priest This Sunday is World Mental Health Day with this year's theme 'Mental health in an…
VC's update – Julie Bishop reappointed as Chancellor
Hello everyone A big news day! I have lost my Premier - noting I live in NSW, and gained my 13th Science minister in the 9 years and 362 days since…
VC's update – Spring equinox and research breakthroughs
Hello everyone The spring equinox has passed with our days now longer than our nights! My vines have responded to spring and burst their buds…
VC's update – ACLF wrap up and Tech Policy Design Centre
Hello everyone I am looking forward to our '91ÊÓƵHoliday' next week on Friday 17 September. A reminder for everyone to please switch off for the day…
VC’s update – rest day for staff and RSPH’s frontline work
Hello everyone Yes, most of us are still in an extended lockdown, but we have had some glorious spring weather to spend outside in, albeit in…
VC's update – FaCtS study release and lockdown week three
Hello everyone As an extreme extrovert, I am counting the days until we are able to have our lock down restrictions eased as we gain control over…
VC’s update – student support and campus alert system change
Hello everyone I hope you are all doing ok in lockdown. I know this is has been a tough week for a lot of our community…
VC’s update – ACT lockdown, ARC Future Fellows and Open Day
Hello everyone I hope you are all doing well on our first day of our snap lockdown. We all felt this might be coming for a while and we've all…
VC's update – 91ÊÓƵturns 75 and being prepared for lockdowns
Hello everyone On Sunday, 91ÊÓƵwill be turning 75! We were founded as an intellectual powerhouse to help the nation rebuild in the aftermath of World…
VC's update – COVID lockdowns and GIWL workshop
Hello everyone This week has been really hard for many of our community. We have seen how fluid the COVID-19 situation is across Greater Sydney, and…
VC's update – face masks and July graduations
Hello everyone I have been acting VC while our Vice-Chancellor is on some well-deserved leave. We have experienced a big shift this week with the…
VC's update – Liquid Instruments and staff study discounts
Hi everyone Winter has truly arrived! I like winter except for the short days. I do hope everyone managed to get a break over the long weekend…
VC's update – National Reconciliation Week and vaccines
Hi everyone, It has been an incredibly busy few weeks on our campus with National Reconciliation Week, community forums and a super blood moon. But…
VC’s Update – Border closures and my commitment
Hi everyone, It's only been a week since my Federal Budget blog, but a lot has been happening in the media that I want to update you on. At this…
VC's update – Federal Budget 2021
91ÊÓƵEXPERT ANALYSIS:Professor Andrew Norton on what the budget means for higher educationProfessor Sharon Friel on what the budget means for…
VC’s Update – the great west and COVID vaccines
Hi everyone, Autumn has well and truly arrived to Canberra with the cold and wet weather hitting campus this week - perhaps making those of us not…
Chancellor’s Update – returning to the east coast
Dear colleagues and students, Today I am reflecting on my fourth trip to 91ÊÓƵas Chancellor. When I took on this role in January last year, I couldn'…
VC's update – Financial health forums and campus critters
Hello everyone Campus has been a bit quiet the past few weeks with our students away on break. We miss them, but I think we all appreciate the…
VC’s Update – Parliamentary hearings and change plans
Hi everyone, As this week draws to a close, we're nearly at the end of the first quarter of 2021. And I know for many of our staff as well as our…