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The nuclear scientist planning life on other planets
What might life look like if humans were to move to another planet?
How could we have access to clean water, sustainable food sources…
Professor Ros explores the mysteries of early modern writers
A childhood love of reading and poetry paved the way for Professor Ros Smith's literary academic career.
Dr Riccardo Natoli's vision for preventing sight loss
In his 20th year at the ANU, Dr Riccardo Natoli still has a fire in his belly for the science behind preventing vision loss and his favourite…
Two towers of strength: how ANU is driving Australian nuclear science
When you see the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility at The Australian National University (ANU) – which, if you live in Canberra, you almost certainly…
$3m grant for biotech collaboration to develop new therapies
A collaborative research project involving scientists from the Clear Vision research lab at The Australian National University (ANU), and biotech…
Better coordination of tech policy urgently needed: report
New research released by The Australian National University (ANU) today calls for greater coordination in the development of tech policy in Australia…
ANU-based start-up raises $3.7m to revolutionise 3D printing
ANU researchers and Syenta founders Professor Luke Connal and Jekaterina Viktorova are revolutionising the future of 3D printing.
ARC Linkage Projects success for ANU
The Australian National University (ANU) has received more than $1.7 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects grants.
ANU receives $18.4m in ARC Discovery Project funding
Research teams from the Australian National University (ANU) have received $18.4m funding through the 2022 Australian Research Council (ARC)…
$8m ARC funding in research infrastructure for ANU
The Australian National University (ANU) has received more than $8 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and…
Susan Scott first Aussie to win prestigious Pascal medal
One of the world's leading physicists who is helping unlock the Universe's most complex mysteries is the first Australian to win the…
Women in high-status positions not trusted by colleagues
Women in high-status, senior positions aren’t trusted by the people they work with, according to a new study from The Australian National University…
New innovation hub to support First Nations partnerships
A new Indigenous-led innovation hub, which will support The Australian National University (ANU) in developing long-term partnerships and…
Major ANU funding win to boost health for all Australians
A tobacco-free future and stopping cancers caused by infections are two of the exciting projects at The Australian National University (ANU) to…
Nanda's badge of pride in Australian nuclear physics
Professor Nanda Dasgupta feels the word nuclear could do with a rebrand.
Race against time to find ancient Indigenous carvings
Researchers are working with a group of First Nations Australians in a race against time to document ancient art in the bark of Australia’s boab…
Young ANU scientists make their mark with Tall Poppy honours
Four outstanding early career researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) who are forging new ground in fields spanning tissue…
Greed putting food couriers at risk, researchers warn
Food delivery companies are willing to let vulnerable drivers die and are resisting safety regulations to maintain profits, researchers warn in a…