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Allies in Excellence: showcasing Australia-US research partnerships
Australia’s world-leading research partnerships with the United States are delivering breakthroughs in health, technology, defence, space and environmental sustainability, according to the Group of Eight’s flagship publication, Allies in Excellence, launched at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC.
Engineered living silk that keeps working after it's made
Most materials used to hold and transport products are inert objects. Once manufactured, their structure and properties are fixed. But what if they…
Sheng-Yu Lin: An island researcher with bigger questions about the Asia Pacific
Sheng-Yu Lin arrived at the Australian National University (ANU) with an unusual starting point. Before beginning his Master of Asian and Pacific…
Women’s Safety in the Pacific Region: a new online research story
Being safe and having a reduced fear of crime and violence is a fundamental human right. Safety is integral to social wellbeing, economic success,…
A deeper understanding of software and privacy leads to a secure future
ANU School of Computing Lecturer Xiaoyu Sun’s passion for programming languages and software engineering stems from a desire to identify “zero-day…
20 ANU researchers awarded $23.4m in ARC Future Fellowships
Twenty researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have been awarded a total of $23.4 million in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships, supporting research across quantum technologies, climate and environmental resilience, food security, health, mathematics and the humanities and social sciences.
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Scientists react to 80 years of history at ANU
A rare glimpse into an extraordinary 80 years of science and medicine captured on film. Our community reflects on where it all began as we celebrate #ANU80.
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The ANU Centre for Personalised Medicine launches to transform how complex autoimmune diseases are diagnosed and treated
The Australian National University (ANU) Centre for Personalised Medicine (CPM) has officially launched at The Canberra Hospital, marking the next stage of a personalised medicine program that has already delivered life-changing diagnoses and treatments for patients with complex autoimmune diseases.
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Help where you can: Professor Kamalini Lokuge on why research must serve humanity
From the Ebola outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Kamalini Lokuge has been driven to provide humanitarian health care wherever in the world it may be needed.
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Professor Janine O’Flynn appointed to Board of ANZSOG
Professor Janine O’Flynn has been appointed to the Board of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).
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From Australia to the Andes, we’re discovering new biodiversity hotspots worldwide
We share our planet with millions of plants and animals.
This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from…
Ask a student: Tom's Doctor of Medicine and Surgery experience
Tom Beresford is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at the ANU Medical School, Australian National University.
Parental gambling linked to poorer health and educational outcomes for Australian children
New Australian research has found that risky parental gambling is associated with poorer physical health, mental health and educational outcomes…
Tiny atomic tweak makes plastic-eating enzymes more powerful
A new approach that changes just one atom in plastic-degrading enzymes could help make them more efficient while maintaining their stability,…
Australia doesn’t need more gas to meet energy needs, research finds
Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel electricity plants,…
20 ANU researchers awarded $23.4m in ARC Future Fellowships
Twenty researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have been awarded a total of $23.4 million in the latest round of Australian Research…
A battle on two fronts: Chris Taylor’s fight for climate and life
Dr Chris Taylor makes time for everyone. Time for friends, time for family, time for work, and seemingly always, time for another degree.
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How Art Uncovers the Hidden Pain of Endometriosis
Dr Susanne Ilschner is now a PhD candidate at the School of Medicine and Psychology at The Australian National University, where she pulls together…
Michigan Prize honors helicon plasma pioneer Professor Rod Boswell
Professor Rod Boswell has been honoured for his invention of the helicon plasma source and more than five decades of innovation, winning the 2026…
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