Dear Colleagues,

I’d like to thank the Department representatives who helped kick off our Strategic Planning process yesterday. The next task is to consolidate their contributions to fuel some working party discussions.

Many may already know that Tania will soon leave us for a fabulous new role at Canberra Grammar School. I know how highly regarded she is across campus and I look forward to celebrating her time with us at her farewell on the 28^th April. Congratulations, Tania.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Tim

It is highly recommended that all staff considering application for promotion attend the relevant information session. 

Supervisors are also encouraged to attend.

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Administrative appointments and coverage

From the School Manager

Uyen Nguyen
I am very pleased to announce that Uyen Nguyen will be covering for Mark Harris after his retirement in a few weeks time. Please join me in congratulating Uyen.  Details of Mark’s farewell will be announced in next week’s Event Horizon.

Gaye Carney
Gaye Carney will be covering as the Department Administrator for CPF and PRL, as well as continuing with TP.

Julie Arnold
Julie Arnold with be covering for Kathy Hicks as the NLPC Department Administrator while Kathy is on leave 4 April - 1 May.

Student Services
Please note both Laura and Karen will be off at the same time and Luda will be supported by Andrea. PG correspondence should be directed to: rspe.hdr.sa@anu.edu.au 

I would like to thank Gaye, Julie and Andrea for their assistance over this period.

Functional Accounts
So we can provide effective support during times of leave, please ensure you utilise the functional accounts and follow any out of office.

• Coaching for Excellence Leadership Program
• Responding to Mental Ill-Health in the Workplace
• Managing Mental Ill-Health in the Workplace
• Effective Performance Conversations - Academic Supervisors
• Effective Performance Conversations - Professional Supervisors

Academic and student funding opportunities.

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The ARC are seeking feedback on ROPE from the sector. They want to hear from applicants, assessors and research office staff to understand if ROPE is working – if not – what can they do to make it better.

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As part of the Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance project, the University is rolling out a new Claims Management System that includes a new workplace safety incident and hazard reporting tool – Figtree Systems.

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Actions Men can Take

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Research Skills Training offers a two day intensive workshop to support your TPR twice a year. Be immersed in an intensive ‘writing studio’ where you will learn the secrets of highly productive academic writers. Along the way, you’ll pick up a range of tactics and strategies to help you succeed with the rest of your PhD.

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Aims to provide support, mentoring and training for early career academic staff in the STEM Colleges.

CPMS is seeking mid-career and more senior staff willing to act as a mentor for a more junior colleague.

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This international forum promotes interdisciplinary connections between aspiring academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals, known for their excellent work.

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Departmental seminars

Mr James Titchener - 11 April
On-chip generation and characterization of quantum states of light
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Staff movements

Director's Office (DO)
Mr Stewart Hilton (SM) will be on leave 10-17 April. Mr Graeme Cornish will be acting SM for this period.

Mrs Tania Maxwell (EA) will be on leave 12-21 April. Ms Martina Landsmann will be assisting during this period.

Department of Quantum Science (DQS)
Prof John Close is acting HOD.

School Services (SS)
Mr David Anderson is on leave 11-28 April.  Mr Wasantha Ramasundara will be acting EU Manager during this period.

Easter & ANZAC Public Holidays

In the month of April the following declared public holidays will occur:

• Good Friday: Friday 14 April 2017
• Easter Saturday: Saturday 15 April 2017
• Easter Sunday: Sunday 16 April 2017
• Easter Monday: Monday 17 April 2017
• Anzac Day: Tuesday 25 April 2017

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