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ANU researchers named on Highly Cited Researchers list
Twelve researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) have been named in the top one per cent in the world in their field on Clarivate’s…
Bluetooth technology unlocks urban animal secrets
Everyday mobile phones could be the key to a cheaper and more reliable way of tracking animals for ecology and conservation research, according to a…
Australia’s first university programs in nuclear safeguards announced
The design and delivery of Australia’s first tertiary qualification program in non-proliferation nuclear safeguards have been announced.
ANU researchers have been talking with children about housing. Their stories should break Australia’s heart.
Children need housing. But that housing must be a home. To them, that means a safe, comfortable place they can play, learn, bathe and socialise.
Meta now allows military agencies to access its AI software. It poses a moral dilemma for everybody who uses it
Meta announced that it would make its generative artificial intelligence (AI) models available to the United States’ government in a controversial…
‘Horrifying’ trend: women are quitting jobs due to pressure from male partners
In an eye-opening address at ANU, Dr Anne Summers AO warned of the severe impacts of domestic violence on women’s employment.
ANU research shines at ADSTAR Summit
The ANU Defence Institute’s presence at the 2024 ADSTAR Summit demonstrated the critical role of university-led research in advancing defence…
ANU researchers test dissolving metal with potential to transform fracture treatments
ANU researchers are testing a new metal that could transform bone healing and fracture treatments in collaboration with the university veterinarian…
ANU-led review highlights potential to ‘unleash’ Australia’s health workforce
An ANU-led review has found Australia’s health professionals face restrictions and barriers that are impacting the level of care they’re able to…
Australians who think inequality is high have less faith in democratic institutions: study
ANU research shows that concerns about income inequality in Australia are strongly related to dissatisfaction with democracy.
ANU establishes new Centre for Energy Systems
A new Centre that brings together pioneering experts in clean energy research has been established at ANU.
Sensational six: top honours for world-leading ANU researchers
Six remarkable ANU researchers have been honoured as leaders in their fields.
Collaboration with Fujitsu signals ambitions for a quantum computer onsite at ANU
ANU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fujitsu, bringing new opportunities for quantum computing research and teaching.
Can America remain a superpower with its reputation under fire?
Although America’s public image may be slipping, ANU research shows its power and influence remains unrivalled. For now.
Indigenous cultural burning has protected Australia’s landscape for millennia
New ANU research found that ancient cultural burning practices carried out by Indigenous Australians limited fuel availability and prevented high…
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).
We can’t solve family violence until we include violence between siblings in the conversation
Domestic and family violence (DFV) has received increasing attention in recent years. International estimates suggest that sibling violence is one of…
One in six young Australians in carer role
More than 16 per cent of young adults in Australia are acting in a caring role for someone with a long-term health condition or chronic illness,…