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ANU establishes new Centre for Energy Systems
A new Centre that brings together pioneering experts in clean energy research has been established at ANU.
Sensational six: top honours for world-leading ANU researchers
Six remarkable ANU researchers have been honoured as leaders in their fields.
Collaboration with Fujitsu signals ambitions for a quantum computer onsite at ANU
ANU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fujitsu, bringing new opportunities for quantum computing research and teaching.
Can America remain a superpower with its reputation under fire?
Although America’s public image may be slipping, ANU research shows its power and influence remains unrivalled. For now.
Indigenous cultural burning has protected Australia’s landscape for millennia
New ANU research found that ancient cultural burning practices carried out by Indigenous Australians limited fuel availability and prevented high…
ANU PhD candidate to use Yale Fellowship to explore childcare policies for women in developing countries
Economics PhD candidate Dyah Pritadrajati is the 2024 recipient of the Fox International Fellowship (ANU to Yale University).
We can’t solve family violence until we include violence between siblings in the conversation
Domestic and family violence (DFV) has received increasing attention in recent years. International estimates suggest that sibling violence is one of…
One in six young Australians in carer role
More than 16 per cent of young adults in Australia are acting in a caring role for someone with a long-term health condition or chronic illness,…
Bake Your PhD: the sweetest side of Earth Science
What happens when research rolls into the kitchen? These PhD students will tell you that you can have your cake and eat it too.
Epic voyage to uncover what causes tsunamis
A team of international scientists, including ANU Professor Ron Hackney and Associate Professor Will Grant, will soon sail to the Japan Trench to…
New ANU Population Lab to empower cross-sector planning for Australia’s future
As Australia's population continues to evolve – with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies contributing to an ageing society –…
‘Cancer-blocking’ protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive
An immune protein could hold the key to developing new drugs to help fight bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National…
New report shows pathway to telecommunications resilience in Australia
Australia is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience of its telecommunications sector, according to a world-first report from The Australian…
Tall poppies will continue to grow: scientific achievers recognised
Four ANU researchers who are paving the way for future scientists have been recognised for their remarkable contributions.
ANU criminologist awarded Balzan Prize for restorative justice
Distinguished Professor John Braithwaite from The Australian National University (ANU) has been awarded the 2024 International Balzan Prize for…
Snakes are waking up. What should you do if you’re bitten? And what if you’re a long way from help?
The snake season is beginning again. The risk of being bitten by a snake is exceptionally small, but knowing basic first aid could potentially save…
ANU researchers celebrated by Australian Academy of Science
Seven researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) were formally admitted to the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) at the Academy’s…
Seismic echoes reveal a mysterious ‘donut’ inside Earth’s core
The ANU researchers discovered a large donut-shaped region of the core around the Earth's Equator using the seismic waves created by earthquakes.