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Meet Simon: uncovering the genetic roots of autoimmune disease for new treatments
ANU Associate Professor Simon Jiang is taking a personalised approach to healthcare.
ANU researchers receive prestigious Maitri Grants to strengthen Australia-India collaboration
Two ANU researchers have been awarded Maitri Scholar grants to advance groundbreaking research that strengthens ties between the two nations.
Australia’s census is getting a stress test – keeping it going is good for everyone
A large-scale census test will be rolled out in August 2025. It comes at a time when traditional censuses are coming under threat worldwide.
Guests at a feast in Iran’s Zagros Mountains 11,000 years ago brought wild boars from all across the land
ANU-led research found evidence of animal transport for ritual feasting in pre-agricultural communities in southwestern Asia.
$18 million in federal funding to turbocharge ANU research
17 ANU researchers have been successful in recent Australian Research Council (ARC) funding rounds.
$18 million in federal funding to turbocharge ANU research
17 ANU researchers have been successful in recent Australian Research Council (ARC) funding rounds.
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From field to future: industry placements power the next generation of crop scientists
Reshma Roy’s quest to transform carinata, an overlooked cousin of canola, into Australia’s next sustainable wonder crop is not just advancing agricultural research. It’s also showing how placements and partnerships can help cultivate the next generation of research talent.
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Breaking barriers: Professor Samantha Bennett recognised for championing under-represented students
ANU Professor Samantha Bennett has won the 2025 ACGR Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Leadership.
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ANU trailblazers celebrated by Australian Academy of Science
Four ANU scientists have been recognised with prestigious honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science.
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Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world.
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Could the invention of ‘molecular GPS’ help us develop better medicines?
ANU scientists have developed a new method to locate exactly where a drug interacts with proteins in our cells.
ANU start-up offers green solutions for extraction of valuable materials
A cost-effective method developed by ANU scientists could make the process of brine mining more environmentally friendly.
ANU researcher receives national recognition for work on cervical cancer elimination
Associate Professor Lisa Whop is leading the Cervical Cancer Elimination program to promote the wellbeing of Indigenous peoples.
National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos
ANU researchers have been awarded by The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) for their remarkable contributions in astronomy.
Inequalities in Aussie life expectancy show narrowing, but some groups left behind
Australia has made progress in reducing socio-economic inequalities in life expectancy since the late 2010s, according to new ANU research.
Developing fuel moisture sensing satellites for fire management with Indigenous knowledge
The project set out to cross-calibrate satellite remote sensing technologies and Aboriginal and Māori knowledge systems for fire management.
Meet Ana: advancing our knowledge of the Earth through cutting-edge technology
Dr Ana Casas Ramos is developing groundbreaking technologies to make mining more sustainable, but that wasn’t originally the plan.
Carers need mental health support too, ANU study shows
A new ANU study examines how the relationship dynamic between a patient and their carer can influence the mental health of each other.
How can AI support deeper understanding of neurological disorders?
An ANU researcher is incorporating machine and deep learning methods in understanding neurological disorders.
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