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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.
World-class ANU scientists join the best of the best at the Academy
Two eminent ANU scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Bridging past and future: how ANU Library resources support First Nations research
At the 2025 National Reconciliation Week, ANU is honouring the vital resources housed in its Library that support First Nations research.
How storytelling through photos is challenging Australia’s migration narrative
ANU sociologist Dr Matt Withers is exhibiting photos by young people from Vanuatu to reshape Australia's migration policy.
Australia’s fertility rate is almost irreversible, but recovery begins with hope
The declining fertility rate in Australia is driven by socio-economic pressures. Restoring hope will require addressing a broad range of issues.
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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ANU trio recognised with national awards for health research
Three ANU researchers have received awards from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
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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.
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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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Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world.
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Breaking torque limits with a circularly polarised laser beam
ANU physicists have found a highly efficient way to transfer angular momentum from a light beam to a tiny cylindrical object.
‘Ocean’ of water found deep underground on Mars
An ANU expert has found new clues that point to a secret reservoir of water deep beneath the surface of Mars.
New, greener tool marks step forward in protein chemistry
A new, easy-to-use method to modify and label proteins quickly, precisely and at low cost has been developed by chemists at ANU.
ANU centre to tackle world’s biggest biosecurity challenges
A new training centre housed at ANU will equip the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the world’s biggest biosecurity challenges.
Stormy waves traversing the Earth’s core provide new hints into future planetary exploration
The detection of energy signals from strong winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean could enhance understanding of our solar system.
White wine and lorazepam: the ‘innocent’ face of addiction
ANU research shows not all addictions are treated equally by the media. Less stigmatised reporting could save lives.
Logging devastated Victoria’s native forests – and new research shows 20% has failed to grow back
New ANU study shows forest regeneration and recovery might not be as simple as we have thought.
Engage polarisation analysers, captain!
Spacecraft could soon carry sophisticated polarisation-sensitive optics, thanks to innovative design that miniaturises optical technology.
Who’s eating publishers’ lunch? The rising costs and shrinking margins of Australian books
How can Australia protect its homegrown publishers?
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