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Sensational six: top honours for world-leading ANU researchers
Six remarkable ANU researchers have been honoured as leaders in their fields.
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New ANU Population Lab to empower cross-sector planning for Australia’s future
As Australia's population continues to evolve – with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies contributing to an ageing society – planning for the future has never been more critical.
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ANU PhD candidate to use Yale Fellowship to explore childcare policies for women in developing countries
Economics PhD candidate Dyah Pritadrajati is the 2024 recipient of the Fox International Fellowship (ANU to Yale University).
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ANU researchers celebrated by Australian Academy of Science
Seven researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) were formally admitted to the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) at the Academy’s flagship event, Science at the Shine Dome 2024.
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ANU Researcher Portal
Use this site to explore and engage with our world-class researchers at ANU. View their profiles, research outputs and collaborations with other researchers and institutions.
ANU research for policymakers
ANU Policy Brief is for time-poor policymakers needing quick access to evidence-based research. It features actionable and digestible briefs drawn from the University’s full range of expertise across the campus.
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