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Four ANU researchers awarded 2025 Westpac scholarships and fellowship
Four ANU researchers have been announced as 2025 Westpac Future Leaders Scholars and Research Fellow in critical areas of national and regional interests.
ANU study finds strong link between place, language and wellbeing for First Nations communities
The combination of languages spoken in a given place matters for the wellbeing of Indigenous language speakers, according to a new ANU study.
The secret lives of brown snakes: how a university vet supports wildlife research
The University Vet Dr Justin Clarke is helping researchers uncover the secret lives of brown snakes from a new perspective.
How plants could help power the green energy transition
Biological science is changing the way we harness and manage renewable energy, according to a new study from ANU.
Clear benefits of satellite images for crop improvement
Plant breeders can now make predictions about the crops they are growing using computer modelling based on images from space.
How Elise and Ryan’s Industry PhD is advancing drug discovery
ANU PhD candidates Elise Palethorpe and Ryan Stocks are pushing boundaries in high-performance computing to innovate drug discovery.
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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 Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list.
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Forging connections at the 2024 ANU Research Infrastructure Expo
The 2024 ANU Research Infrastructure Expo on 27 November brought together university staff, researchers, students, government and industry partners to explore the latest research facilities and capabilities at ANU.
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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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Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world.
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Lost in translation: One in three Australians with inflammatory bowel disease experience disconnect with doctor
A new ANU study found one in three Australians with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) left their medical consultations with misunderstandings about…
Home birth or hospital delivery? Choice and safety should come first
ANU PhD scholar Kai Hodgkin says women should be empowered with the information they need to make the birth choice that’s right for them.
Research grant to boost Australia-China green finance collaboration
A research team including an ANU research has secured a $580,000 grant to strengthen green finance cooperation between Australia and China.
Poor sleep could be bad for your brain
Poor sleep could have an impact on brain health, according to a new study from ANU.
ANU researchers publish in America’s top economics journal
New ANU research shows the likelihood of a globally systemically important bank not being bailed out by governments has more than doubled after…
The legacy of Professor Mark Howden after a decade of leadership at ICEDS
Professor Mark Howden will step down as Director of the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS), concluding a decade of…
‘Double disadvantage’: women with foreign accents seen as less employable
Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable, according to a new study from ANU.
The erosion of hope and the federal election
The latest ANU data shows Australians are increasingly pessimistic about the future.
Freeze or flight: it’s all in the eyes
Having two eyes is crucial to escaping danger, according to a new study conducted by an international team of researchers.
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