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Professor Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). Photo: Jamie Kidston/ANU

Several extraordinary members of The Â鶹´«Ã½AV National University (ANU) community have been named in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list.

This year’s honours list recognises and celebrates 1,042 Â鶹´«Ã½AVs. It includes awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service.

Three current ANU staff and three emeritus staff members were among those recognised by Governor-General David Hurley for their outstanding achievements across a broad range of fields, and their invaluable contribution to Â鶹´«Ã½AV society.

ANU Reporter pays tribute to the legacy of an extraordinary young graduate who dedicated her life to changing the world. 

An award-winning human rights lawyer, Sophie led an inspiring fight for social justice issues and fearlessly campaigned for the rights of incarcerated First Nations children and their families.

In December, ANU recognised her passion and dedication to achieving social change, naming her of the Young Alumna of the Year award.

Described by Forbes Magazine as a “youthful visionary”, ANU alumna Ashleigh Streeter-Jones has worked in youth advocacy and campaigns since she was a teenager.

Ashleigh is a passionate change maker and focuses on closing societal gaps, particularly those faced by women and young people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. 

Don't miss her speak at the 2024 Commencement Address on Monday 12 February. 

Speaker Dr Xiaoyu Lu and chair Amy King 

Friday 2 February, 12.30-2pm

Do emerging powers reinforce or reshape the existing international order? In this seminar, Dr Lu will discuss how this crucial case contributes to our understanding of the ways in which China is shaping, and is shaped by, international development norms, and will present new research findings based on recent fieldwork. 

Presented by the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, this seminar series is part of a research project on . 

Wednesday 21 February, 3.30-5pm

Are you looking for career advice, interested in possible pathway options in the HPC and AI space, or thinking about taking the next step in your career?

This event at the International Convention Centre in Sydney (hosted by ) is dedicated to connecting the bright minds of the future with leading professionals in the field and is open to all, with free admission for students.  

Want to attend the full SupercomputingAsia2024 conference? Check out the giveaway below. 

Monday 19 to Thursday 22 February | International Convention Centre, Sydney 

Thanks to the generosity of SCA, On Campus readers have a chance to win one of two student passes to the (valued at $600 each) Discover the world of AI, high-performance computing, and quantum computing.

Each student pass gives access to all the , , throughout the event. Simply follow the instructions in the entry form below and you could be one of the lucky winners.

Terms and conditions: The competition closes at noon AEDT on Friday 9 February. Winners will be randomly selected. Winners are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.