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News 12 MarchA message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education Professor Tania Broadley: I would like to thank everyone across ACU who has welcomed me so warmly over the past few months.
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.
A message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education Professor Tania Broadley: I would like to thank everyone across ACU who has welcomed me so warmly over the past few months.
The Library's AI Hub provides resources to build your confidence in using AI in an effective, ethical and responsible way.
Staff are invited to request an additional survey item in the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) survey for units that are offered in ACU Online Term 1 (202516) and Professional Term 2...
Will you be leading or participating in an ACU recruitment process this year? Enrol in our new mandatory training module today to better understand ACU’s hiring practices.
The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Academy is hosting an online showcase featuring the most popular papers from our 2024 Showcase of Teaching and Learning event. Join us on Wednesday 26 March ...
ACU will pilot disabling the Turnitin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Indicator tool. Read about the decision and how to provide sufficient evidence in cases of suspected academic misconduct.
In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 - 23 March) the Access and Disability Service is proud to announce the launch of low sensory retreats across our campuses.
A message from the Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Woods: As I approach my fourth month at ACU, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the warm welcome I’ve received.
Harmony Week (17 - 23 March) is an annual celebration that recognises Australia’s diversity and brings together people from all different backgrounds.
All staff need to be aware of the University's responsibilities under the Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the accompanying National Code.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Jessica Russ-Smith who has been honoured with the 2024 Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning – the Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Educa...
Beginning Thursday, 6 March these 15-minute power sessions will get you thinking about a range of contemporary topics and tools in higher education.
Join the Work-Integrated Learning Australia (WILA) conversation to explore how financial literacy impacts wellbeing and participation in unpaid WIL. Discover how placement design and delivery can maxi...
We offer a range of support programs and activities to ensure all students can make the most of their time at ACU. The student referral guide to support services outlines all our available student ser...
Changes to the process for casual staff to apply for conversion to ongoing employment took effect on Wednesday 26 February 2025, as a result of legislative changes.
Discover the learning and career development opportunities available online including Building Trust in Teams and Creating Healthy Habits.
Learn more about how the Safeguarding and Student Safety Team support students at ACU.
Are you considering undertaking a systematic review or a systematic-like review that follows a structured and replicable research methodology, such as meta-analyses, integrative review, or scoping rev...
Register for the webinar series to learn about the process for LICs determining Poor Academic Practice (PAP) and how to identify potential AI use in student work.
A reminder that our students can access free emergency period care products across ACU campuses, as part of an ongoing trial.
Visit Service Central to access Corporate Services.