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Important change to payroll deadlines next week
News 16 AprilPlease be aware of the following changes to payroll processing dates next week.
Student Communications (MER) compiles, edits and sends a monthly Student News and Events bulletin. This bulletin is sent to all students, nationally, and includes a broad cross-section of news, announcements, events and stories from across the university.
View the March edition of Student News and Events.
How to submit content for the monthly Student News and Events bulletin:
The schedule for 2025 bulletins is outlined in the table below.
For further information, please contact Student Communications Lead, Kassandra Zwangobani.
| 2025 Academic Year | Publication | Content due date | Send date | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April - 27 April UA Common Vacation Week | ||||
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 23 April | Wednesday 30 April | MER | |
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 21 May | Wednesday 28 May | MER | |
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 18 June | Wednesday 25 June | MER | |
| 30 June - 3 August Winter Recess | ||||
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 23 July | Wednesday 30 July | MER | |
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 20 August | Wednesday 27 August | MER | |
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 17 September | Wednesday 24 September | MER | |
| 29 September - 5 October UA Vacation Week | ||||
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 22 October | Wednesday 29 October | MER | |
| Exams 10 November - 30 November | ||||
| National Student News and Events | Wednesday 19 November | Wednesday 26 November | MER | |
Please be aware of the following changes to payroll processing dates next week.
A message from Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Professor Abid Khan: ACU is integrating our research excellence within a comprehensive framework focused on human flourishing.
ACU is moving from Workplace to Viva Engage later this year. Attend an information session on 30 April to learn more about the transition.
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Teaching staff are encouraged to check their units have been correctly linked to their names for the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys in upcoming teaching periods.
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Advance your career in teaching and learning with the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Enrol by 14 April 2025 to get started in Professional Term 4.
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