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Vice-Chancellor's Update | 16 February 2024

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Thu Feb 15 2024 13:00:00 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)

Kia ora koutou

I hope you are enjoying these fine Summer days.

It has been a busy week of celebrations, welcomes and reminders of the outstanding work we do at this University.

Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Values and Te Ao Māori Principles

It was an honour last night to host the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Values and Te Ao Māori Principles, and to witness the inspirational stories of our kaimahi who were nominated. Congratulations to the winners and to everyone nominated. You can read more on the staff intranet herehttps://www.staff.auckland.ac.nz/en/news-events-and-notices/news/news-2024/02/vc-awards.html.

Launch of Ngā Ara Whetū

On Wednesday we held the public launch of Ngā Ara Whetū: Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society. We were honoured to host the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, and the Minister for Climate Change, the Hon Simon Watts. More information about the event and the work of Ngā Ara Whetū is available on our News pages herehttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/02/15/governor-general-launches-research-centre.html.

Welcome to EDSW

Last Friday we formally welcomed the Faculty of Education and Social Work (EDSW) to the City Campus. The event brought to a successful conclusion the phased move of EDSW staff and students from Epsom that started in November 2023. You can read more on our News pages herehttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/02/12/education-social-work-welcome-powhiri-waipapa-marae.html.

Tupu goal setting

It is that time of year again! We invite professional staff to finalise their Tupu goals and development plans for 2024. If you have not yet agreed and entered your goals, please do so by the deadline of 15 March 2024. More information, resources and guidance are available on the Tupu Pagehttps://www.staff.auckland.ac.nz/en/human-resources/kia-ora-tupu.html#b29f47c862668af62b22cade62e252b1.

All-staff forum, Wednesday 28 February

Please join us for the first all-staff forum for the year, at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 28 February. A calendar invitation will be sent shortly.

Ngā mihi nui

Dawn

Professor Dawn Freshwater

Vice-Chancellor