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Aussies want more forward-thinking politics
A new report shows 81 per cent of Australians agree our politicians generally think too short-term when making decisions.
A new tune in the story of human history: what music tells us about the past
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour might be the latest chapter in pop history, but looking back into our musical past could also hold important clues about our…
Life as an Industry PhD candidate: Rosie Georgelin
PhD candidate Rosie Georgelin is working with industry partner Samsara Eco to push boundaries in infinite plastic recycling.
More outback doctors needed for people and planet
It might sound surprising, but responsible healthcare doesn’t necessarily mean treatment in the biggest hospital the state has to offer.
Power to the people: Aussies expect more from their local leaders
About two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from The Australian…
‘Health for all’: recognising breastfeeding as a carbon offset
Country investments in breastfeeding should be considered a carbon offset in global plans for sustainable food, health and economic systems,…
Advertising and social media driving online gambling among young Australians
Gambling features such as loot boxes in video games and sports betting are the most popular forms of online gambling among young adults in the ACT,…
Research shows people’s perceptions can fuel political unrest
People’s feelings about how morally divided a society is in the lead-up to an election can cause them to have extreme reactions if the result doesn’t…
Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world.
New method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by researchers at The…
ANU invests in national tech policy capability
The Australian National University (ANU) has bolstered its commitment to helping the nation respond to the societal impacts of rapidly evolving…
Australians willing to pay for everyone to access good drinking water
Australian households are willing to pay more than is needed to deliver safe drinking water to every Australian, according to new research from The…
Celebrating the impact of the ANU Grand Challenges
On Wednesday 22 November, more than 150 people gathered at the National Film and Sound Archive to celebrate the achievements and legacy of the Grand…
Professor Emma Schultz's journey from finance to governance
Professor Emma Schultz, Associate Dean (Research) of the Australian National University's (ANU) College of Business and Economics (CBE), never…
ANU partners in $7m ARC LIEF-funded research projects
The Australian National University (ANU) will contribute to six projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure,…
ANU funding success for ARC Discovery Projects
Research into chicken farming, plant security and the ocean's role in climate change are among projects at The Australian National University (…
Professor Bronwyn Parry awarded $16 million in ERC funding
In an Australian first for social science, Professor Bronwyn Parry, Dean of the College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Australian National…