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A message from Professor Andrew O’Neil
News 28 MayAn update from the Executive Dean of Law and Business Professor Andrew O'Neil.
See the latest opportunities for funding, training and external engagement.
This edition includes news about workshops, research technology training, funding and award opportunities and industry engagement events.
Foreign Interference
The Research and Enterprise Portfolio recently gathered for an informal workshop on foreign interference and the actions we can all take to mitigate its risks.
Research Essentials
ACU Library’s Research Engagement team is running their Research Essentials skills sessions. The next session for the Researchers’ Publications stream: Open Access Publishing.
There are still spaces available for the following Microsoft Teams sessions:
Cooperative Research Centre Projects webinar
Learn how to apply for a CRC-P grant, what makes a competitive application and hear from CRC-P participants in an online information session on Wednesday 8 May 2pm - 3.30pm, presented by Cooperative Research Australia in partnership with the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.
Translate to Innovate Series
The Translate to Innovate Series is a year-long skill development program available to all ACU staff, including higher degree by research (HDR) students and early career researchers (ECR).
Together with more than 150 university researchers from Australia and New Zealand, 18 ACU staff attended the most recent workshop from Co-Lab’s Translate to Innovate Series - LinkedIn for Professionals and Researchers. The next workshop’s focus will be ‘Identifying and building the commercial potential of your research’ on 16 May.
The 20-webinar series consists of one-hour live workshops that are customised to help university participants improve industry engagement and commercialisation. The aim is to prepare staff to access, and then capitalise on, additional sources of revenue for ACU. The cost of the Translate to Innovate Series is fully subsidised by ACU Co-Lab.
Heart Foundation – Postdoctoral Fellowship
The fellowship allows a recent PhD graduate with strong track record during their PhD to boost their research career and enhance their ability to attract and secure future funding. The applicant must be involved in Cardiovascular Research (including stroke research), and have completed their PhD within three years of the application closing date.
Heart Foundation – Vanguard Grant
Vanguard Grant supports research in biomedical, clinical, public health and/or health services. Projects are expected to produce tangible outcomes with the potential to further advance preclinical research technology or improve cardiovascular health.
Arts and Humanities Research Council UK – Curiosity Award
AHRC funds outstanding original research across the whole range of the arts and humanities. The Curiosity Award aims to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas. Only a UK research organisation is eligible to lead the application and ACU researchers can be part of the application as project co-leads.
Arts and Humanities Research Council UK – Catalyst Award
AHRC funds outstanding original research across the whole range of the arts and humanities. The Catalyst Award aims to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential, build leadership and convenor experience.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024
As part of the EU's R&I Framework Programme, Horizon Europe, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide two-year postdocs in Europe to develop your research career.
2025 National Library of Australia Scholarships and Asia Study Grants
Researchers, academics and PhD candidates are encouraged to apply for nine philanthropically funded scholarships and five grants. More information on eligibility, information on previous projects and online application forms are available on the National Library’s website.
ACT Road Safety Fund Grant
The road safety program aims to support road safety programs and rehabilitation services, road safety education and public awareness campaigns, research, road safety audits and feasibility studies into road design and construction.
The $5 million state-of-the-art human metabolic chamber at our ACU Melbourne campus is officially opened. Located within ACU’s Health precinct, the new facility is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Browse our new Research and Enterprise webpage and visit Research and Enterprise Updates on Workplace to explore other current opportunities.
We welcome all staff to share any research or industry focused opportunities to our Workplace group.
An update from the Executive Dean of Law and Business Professor Andrew O'Neil.
Expect a few email notifications as we prepare to welcome you to Viva Engage next week.
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...
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).
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.
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.
You're invited to join your Campus Community of Learning Advancement - a professional learning community focused on collaborative workplace learning.
A message from the Executive Dean Faculty of Education and Arts Professor Mary Ryan.
The Semester 1 2025 Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys will close on 29 June. Students say they are more likely to complete the surveys if they are reminded in class and unders...
ACU librarians have recently begun using Rayyan for screening and collaboration. It is a free alternative to Covidence that can assist with systematic review workflows. Read more about Rayyan and othe...
The Academic Board Digest from meeting 02/2025 held on 15 April 2025 is now available.
Tomorrow, 15 May, is International Day of Families. To celebrate, let’s hear from ACU staff member Martina Donaghy about how flexible working has helped her manage care for her young daughter after re...
Student Advocacy Service is running an information session designed to provide staff with a clearer understanding of the scope of support available to students.
Explore the future of assessment with Interactive Orals. We’ll be joined by expert, Danielle Logan-Fleming to share valuable insights into this transformative model and its impact across disciplines.
A message from the Executive Dean of Health Sciences Professor Suzanne Chambers.
Academic promotions provides an opportunity to recognise and reward your achievements at your current level of appointment that warrant promotion to the next academic level. Register to attend an info...
Advance HE is offering free webinars on Student Success and Advance HE Fellowships in May and June as part of their Australasian Member Benefit Series.
Recent cyber-attacks on Australian organisations have highlighted the need to protect yourself online. Learn more about infostealers and what you can do to stay safe.
As artificial intelligence tools become part of everyday academic work, questions around copyright are more important than ever. This workshop on 22 May will focus on the copyright implications of usi...
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