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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.
Long live the king: why monarchy is still popular in the 21st century
Our love affair with monarchy has endured for millennia. ANU Professor Caillan Davenport explains the appeal of sole rulers.
Smart is sexy: evolution of intelligence partly driven by love
New ANU research suggests intelligence in fish isn't only driven by their need to find food or avoid predators, but also by their desire to find…
ANU Crawford School partners with government on Strategic Policy Uplift
The Crawford School of Public Policy is collaborating with the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care on a vital initiative to…
Can we improve the cultural capability of the APS?
Yorta Yorta woman Dr Lisa Conway is creating a more inclusive and culturally safe future for the Australian Public Service.
The ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) secures $1M to support Australia-China relations
The AuSI has been awarded four-year grant funding to continue the prestigious Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program.
ANU Professor Paul Burke honoured as Distinguished Fellow by AARES
Professor Paul Burke from ANU Crawford School of Public Policy has been awarded Distinguished Fellow by AARES for exceptional leadership in energy…
An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker
Discovery of a beryllium-10 anomaly in the floor of the Pacific Ocean opens new pathways for geological dating.
ANU neuroinformatics researchers recognised for contribution to brain science
Three early-career researchers from the ANU Neuroinformatics group have been recognised for their impactful contributions to the field.
Dingoes are being culled in Victoria. How much harm to the species is needed to protect commercial profits?
What is the right balance between protecting the species and protecting the interests of farmers?
Global Humanities Institute on Inclusive Collaboration comes to ANU
The ANU Humanities Research Centre launched an inclusive collaboration project with other universities co-founding the Global Humanities Institute.
Professor Andrew Rohl appointed Interim Director of NCI
Computational scientist Professor Andrew Rohl will join The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) as Interim Director from 24 March 2025.
Power plants: the green way to sustain the global energy transition
ANU scientist Professor Caitlin Byrt is harnessing the power of plants to create a sustainable future for people and the planet.
The death of inclusive AI? Trump’s fight against diversity intensifies
Amid President Trump's crusade against DEI, tech companies are reneging on promises to address bias in artificial intelligence.
If not now, when? Australia must urgently ramp up climate action following record-breaking year
ICEDS Director Professor Mark Howden delivered the ANU Climate Update 2025.
Can ancient pottery hold the clues to a food-resilient future?
ANU archaeologist Mathieu Leclerc is searching for sustainable solutions where few are — the cooking pots of Pacific Islanders.
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…
What’s the difference between climate and weather models? It all comes down to chaos
Without climate and weather models we would be flying blind. But how do they work – and how are they different?