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News 19 FebruaryNominations are now open to appoint two members of our academic staff to the university Senate for a term ending in 2028.
Join us for Equity @ ACU Week next week, 10–14 October, to recognise and celebrate ACU’s diverse community, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Events for staff and students will be running throughout the week at all campuses.
The Equity @ ACU Week is an opportunity to reflect on our understanding of equity, share practice, learn about emerging ideas and approaches, and explore cultural and structural change for future impact.
Staff are encouraged to register for the Equity @ ACU Symposium, held from 12–13 October. This professional learning event will give you an opportunity to hear from leaders and experts from across the higher education sector, as well as ACU staff and students.
Keynote speakers include:
See the Equity @ ACU Symposium program
Registration is essential, and you can join the symposium for the full two days or just attend a few sessions.
Register for the Equity at ACU symposium
Equity Pathways Unit, Education Pathways, has partnered with ACU Life and The Track to bring Equity @ ACU Week to our campuses. Be sure to get involved with the following activities on your campus:
| Campus | Date/Time | Venues | Event description |
|---|---|---|---|
| All campuses |
10-14 October 10am-3pm |
*Full details below |
#EQUITY Letters Installation Check out the #EQUITY letters on your campus, take a photo and share on social media |
| All campuses | 10-14 October 10am-2pm | *Full details below | Polaroid for Purpose |
|
Brisbane Melbourne North Sydney |
14 October 2.30-4.30pm (AEST) 14 October 3.30-5.30pm (AEDT) 14 October 3.30-4.30pm (AEDT) |
Gaudete Centre Daniel Mannix rooftop Peter Cosgrove Centre |
Equity @ ACU Celebration event - Join us to celebrate Professor Sally Kift will join us virtually to share her expertise and to start the conversation across our events. RSVP: Please email Victoria.hayman@acu.edu.au which location you will be attending for catering purposes |
| Ballarat |
12 October 12-2pm |
Connors Hall (101.G.20) and green space |
Food for Thought: BBQ and activities on campus Mental Health Month: national mindfulness and yoga session |
| Brisbane | 10 October 12-2pm | green space |
Food for Thought: BBQ and activity on campus Sports activations on campus run by the Track |
| Blacktown | 12 October 12-2pm | ground floor |
Food for Thought: Cake stall and activity on campus Mental Health Month: mindfulness and yoga session with ACUSport |
| Canberra | 12 October 12-2pm |
room 301.1.20 Veritas courtyard |
Food for Thought: BBQ and activity on campus National Mindfulness and Yoga Session |
| Melbourne | 11 October 11am-2pm |
The Cross Square the Track
|
Food for Thought: BBQ and activity on campus National Mindfulness and Yoga Session Sports activations on campus run by the Track |
| North Sydney |
11 October 11am-2pm |
James Carroll courtyard |
Food for Thought: BBQ and activity on campus Sports activations on campus run by the Track |
| Strathfield | 12 October 12-2pm |
The Quad the Track |
Food for Thought: BBQ and activity on campus National Mindfulness and Yoga Session Sports activations on campus run by the Track |
* #EQUITY letters on your campus and take a Polaroid for Purpose from Monday 10 to Friday 14 October to show your support for equity in education and share it to your social media. Find them in the Quad on Strathfield Campus, the Courtyard in North Sydney, Student Common Room in Blacktown, near Blackfriars Building in Canberra, outside the café in Brisbane, outside the Forbes Centre in Ballarat and the Mary Glowrey Building (MGB) Ground Floor in Melbourne (NB: some outside locations may change due to poor weather).
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