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1. Mirrors and windows: Australia’s first cultural diversity database champions multiculturalism in children’s books

   Australia’s first-ever Cultural Diversity Database (CDD) of books for children is an invaluable resource for educators, parents and young readers themselves, who are looking to learn more about what binds us in common humanity, and what sets us apart.

   More on Mirrors and windows: Australia’s first cultural diversity database champions multiculturalism in children’s books 05 Apr 2019

2. Professor Tom Calma AO reappointed UC Chancellor until 2022

   Human rights advocate Professor Tom Calma AO will continue his role as Chancellor of the º£½ÇÉäÇø until 2022 following his recent reappointment by the University Council.

   More on Professor Tom Calma AO reappointed UC Chancellor until 2022 05 Apr 2019

3. ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’: Ground-breaking cancer research lab named after Melanie Swan

   On Friday 5 April 2019, the Melanie Swan Memorial Translational Centre will be officially opened at the º£½ÇÉäÇø in honour of the young woman who—in searching for the latest research—found an eternal friend and champion in Professor Sudha Rao, Head Researcher at the º£½ÇÉäÇø.

   More on ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’: Ground-breaking cancer research lab named after Melanie Swan 05 Apr 2019

4. Vice-Chancellor announces Independent Assistant Professor Program Review

   The º£½ÇÉäÇø Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deep Saini, has today announced an independent review of Contingent-Continuing academic employment—commonly referred to as the Assistant Professor program—to evaluate and improve the program.

   More on Vice-Chancellor announces Independent Assistant Professor Program Review 05 Apr 2019

5. Gender and Agricultural Research in the spotlight

   How can women in the agricultural sector help eradicate poverty around the world? What drives the transformation of health and nutrition outcomes? How do we bridge the gender gap in agricultural productivity? What role does masculinity play in changing rural economies? These questions will be interrogated at the Seeds of Change Conference from 2 to 4 April.

   More on Gender and Agricultural Research in the spotlight 29 Mar 2019