ANU NCIG (National Centre for Indigenous Genomics)

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. This honour highlights the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in addressing the most pressing challenges facing both our nation and humanity. Alex Brown Azure Hermes Anthony Albanese Ed Husic MP Department of Industry, Science and Resources ANU NCIG (National Centre for Indigenous Genomics)

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 FutureHouse, a leading non-profit research organization, is now accepting applications for its 2025 AI-for-Science Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This prestigious fellowship offers recently graduated researchers the chance to lead innovative projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and scientific discovery. Key Details: • Application Deadline: February 14, 2025. • Stipend: $125,000 per annum, plus travel allowances. • Duration: Up to two years, starting no later than September 2025. Eligibility: • Ph.D. holders or candidates completing their doctorate by September 2025. • Backgrounds in biology, neuroscience, bioengineering, biochemistry, or AI/machine learning applied to scientific research. Benefits: • Access to cutting-edge AI tools and computational resources. • Collaboration opportunities with esteemed academic co-advisors. • Support from FutureHouse’s engineering and laboratory teams. For comprehensive information and application instructions, please visit FutureHouse’s fellowship page.

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Join the Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA) Conference 2025! Engage in vital discussions on Indigenous Data Sovereignty, cultural protection, and equitable data practices. Together, we’ll shape a future that honours and strengthens Indigenous knowledge systems. 📅 Date: 31 March – 3 April 2025 🌍 Location: Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country at Kambri at the Australian National University. Learn more and register here: au.entegy.events/gidsov/ #GIDSov2025 #IndigenousData #GIDAConference Yardhura Walani

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗡𝗨 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗚 - 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 This week marks the one-year anniversary of our two milestone papers that explore the extraordinary genomic diversity of Indigenous Australians. These studies have collectively reached nearly 50,000 accesses, demonstrating their global significance. 1. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Ranked in the 99𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙚 across all journals (2,728th of 410,086) and the 81st percentile within Nature (190th of 1,040). 2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 • Ranked in the 98𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙚 across all journals (7,693rd of 409,819) and the 62nd percentile within Nature (390th of 1,040). These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication of our team and the invaluable contributions of 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Your trust and partnership ensured that these studies were conducted with deep respect, consultation, and shared purpose. We celebrate this milestone as a critical step toward advancing global genomic knowledge, strengthening Indigenous Data Sovereignty, and promoting equity in genomic medicine. #OneYearAnniversary #IndigenousGenomics #DataSovereignty #Collaboration #GlobalImpact #Nature Azure Hermes Alex Brown Hardip Patel Bioplatforms Australia ANU NCIG (National Centre for Indigenous Genomics) National Computational Infrastructure

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Our commitment to support the self-determination of First Nations communities is reflected in our giving. We increased our funding to First Nations beneficiaries from 1% of PRF's total distribution in 2018 to 46% in 2024. Similarly, we increased our funding to First Nations-led organisations from <1% in 2018 to 35% in 2024. As PRF CEO Kristy Muir says in our 2024 Annual Review, "We continue to listen to the voices of First Nations people and support communities to have a greater say in the issues and decisions that affect them." Explore our 2024 Annual Review: https://lnkd.in/g7Xd2yhX

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Applications for the Aurora Study Tour are closing soon! 🌍✈️ If you have been thinking about studying overseas, this is your opportunity to experience world-class universities up close and learn more about life on campus. Our US tour includes stops at Columbia, Harvard, and NYU, while the UK tour, visits Cambridge, the London School of Economics, and Oxford. On these tours, you'll connect with faculty, admissions teams, and current students who can share their firsthand experiences and provide advice. Studying overseas isn’t just about personal growth - it’s about bringing new knowledge and skills back to your community, expanding opportunities and creating lasting change. With 94% of Study Tour participants getting accepted into these universities, this could be the next big step in your journey! Applications close 22 December 2024. Apply now through our Indigenous Pathways Portal: https://lnkd.in/gS8BmDdE #AuroraEducationFoundation #IndigenousEducation #FirstNationsEducation #EducationAustralia #StudyTour

Aunty Dr. Caroline Hughes AM, Ngunnawal Elder and Executive Director of AIATSIS’ Collection Services Group shared a yarn last Thursday at the Australian Linguistic Society (ALS) Conference. Aunty Caroline reflected on AIATSIS’ journey over 60 years – and that AIATSIS currently stands as Australia’s only institution dedicated to telling the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. Through culturally safe practices, ethical research, and community-centered initiatives, AIATSIS is shaping the national narrative by empowering cultural resurgence. Programs like the Paper & Talk workshops, the AIATSIS Dictionaries Program, our Austlang database and codes, and the National Indigenous Language Surveys (NILS) are just some of the ways AIATSIS is supporting self-determination, language revival, and cultural empowerment at every level. Aunty Caroline highlighted how strong we are, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – practicing and celebrating our cultures, the oldest living cultures in the world. AIATSIS is taking bold steps toward a future where our rights, knowledge, and cultures are not only recognised but also respected, celebrated, and deeply valued by all Australians. Many thanks to ALS and the Australian National University for putting on a fantastic event! Photography by Ben Appleton / Photox.