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ACU is taking a university-wide approach to sustainability, and you’re invited to join our first annual Sustainability Week during 4-10 October. Sustainability Week is an opportunity for all staff to come together and explore how we can contribute to a better world.
ACU’s broadened approach to sustainability will reflect a holistic commitment to caring for our common home. It also reflects our support for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. These 17 goals represent a comprehensive approach to sustainability which includes caring for the environment, addressing poverty and reducing inequalities, fostering peace and justice, and creating sustainable communities.
Pope Francis has provided a wonderful vision of these goals in his encyclical on caring for our common home, Laudato si’, which inspires us as a Catholic university.
Watch the video message below from ACU’s Vice-President Father Anthony Casamento below to find out more:
This Sunday marks the start of Sustainability Week, coinciding with the Feast of St Francis, Patron Saint of Ecologists. Join the Sustainability@ACU group in Workplace for updates and ideas on how you can contribute to a better world and support the Sustainable Development Goals.
There are a range of virtual Zoom events that ACU staff and students can participate in next week – email jessica.cassidy@acu.edu.au register and join in. The events will also be live-streamed on Workplace to enable ongoing participation and viewing.
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Sustainability Week event |
Guest speakers |
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Tuesday 6 October 2020 12-12.30pm for Brisbane |
Earth in Crisis: Is it really people vs planet? Join in for a 20-minute live discussion, followed by a Q&A session. Explore 10 ways to change the world.
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ACU National Manager (Sustainability) Mark Doggett |
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Wednesday 7 October 2020 1pm-2pm AEDT 12-1pm for Brisbane |
Religion, Science and Ecology in Dialogue. The work and legacy of Denis Edwards – a theologian of the natural world. Join in for a lunchtime conversation with Denis Edwards’ PhD student. |
ACU PhD student Anne-Maree O’Beirne |
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Thursday 8 October 2020 12-1pm for Brisbane |
Four things that harm the environment according to Pope Francis. A panel discussion exploring the contributions of Noise, Greed, Slavery and Ugliness. |
Archbishop Peter Comensoli (Melbourne) Executive Manager, Anti-Slavery Task Force, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Jenny Stanger ACU Associate Vice-Chancellor (QLD) Professor Jim Nyland ACU Lecturer, Academic Development – Ethics, Nicolás Zumarán Architectural History post-graduate student, Kamila Soh |
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Friday 9 12-1pm for Brisbane |
Conversation with Jacqui Remond: Co-founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement Join in for a lunchtime conversation exploring the Global Catholic Climate Movement, which assists the Vatican on matters of ecology and care for creation. Explore the actions you can take for a better world. |
Recorded talk with Jacqui Remond, former Director of Catholic EarthCare, co-founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement Live conversation with ACU Campus Pastoral Associate – Staff Dr Cristina Gomez and ACU National Manager (Sustainability) Mark Doggett
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Say goodbye to Workplace and hello to Viva Engage. Learn about our new community structure and all-staff community.
An update from the Executive Dean of Law and Business Professor Andrew O'Neil.
A reminder to all academic staff that the mandatory Notice of Intent, for those intending to apply for promotion in the 2025 round, must be submitted by 11.59pm this Friday (30 May).
Expect a few email notifications as we prepare to welcome you to Viva Engage next week.
Include an additional survey item in the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) survey for units that are offered in Professional Term 4 (202547).
Register for these 15-minute sessions to learn more about the variety of online researcher profile platforms and what is involved in setting up, linking and updating your profile.
ACU is developing a new Education and Student Success Plan to ensure our university continues to provide a high-quality, student-centred learning experience. Find out how you can contribute to the pla...
Lecturers-in-charge can make a direct determination of Poor Academic Practice (PAP) for students who engage in minor forms of academic misconduct. Learn why they can be valuable to staff and students.
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