IDEA Committee update

Published in the RSAA Lunations
Vol1 Issue56 1–31 October 2024

Over the past couple of weeks, many of us have received an email inviting us to participate in a voluntary research study evaluating an innovative online program aimed at enhancing knowledge and beliefs surrounding mental health in the workplace. This study is led by the ANU Centre for Mental Health Research, in collaboration with other universities across Australia.

If you have received this email, there is still time to participate in the study, which includes a short survey (10 mins), followed by a brief program (20 mins), and another survey (10 mins). Please note that participation in this study is limited to employees, so, unfortunately, students are unable to take part.

In good news for the student community, HDR scholarship equity extensions have finally been approved! This policy is designed to provide additional support for HDR candidates for short, medium, and long extensions. Details are now available here.  

Finally, a big thank you to those who have filled out the brief survey about managing hiring processes over the past year. Your responses will be used in preparing the report against the CoS Equitable Hiring Strategy. As always, the commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of the community remains strong. Thank you for your ongoing engagement and dedication to these important initiatives!