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ANU scientists on a beetle hunt
When scientists observed snow gums dying in huge numbers, they immediately suspected a beetle might be the culprit - but catching it is nothing easy.
PhD student uses Crompton Award to research the nearly-magic
The Crompton Endowment has helped ANU PhD student Babu visit one of the foremost nuclear physics laboratories for a core puzzle in nuclear physics.
ANU scholars bring displacement and migration research to the Excellence on the Elimination of Violence against Women
ANU research on violence, gender and displacement was showcased at the Centre of Excellence on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW).
Big funding, big doubts: is tech money poisoning trust in science?
A latest ANU research shows that in a post-truth era, the way we perceive researchers, and their funding sources, can make or break science.
Why studying India’s roads matters for Australia’s international relations
ANU historian Aditya Balasubramanian is studying the post-colonial roadbuilding in India to inform the future of Australian-Indian partnership.
ANU STEM Superstars step into the spotlight
Four stellar ANU scientists have been recognised as STEM Superstars.
Defying gravity: Dr Elise Stephenson is propelling gender equality into orbit
ANU researcher Dr Elise Stephenson is engineering a more equal future on Earth and in outer space.
New AI-powered software revolutionises RNA research with real-time targeted sequencing
A groundbreaking advancement at ANU in RNA sequencing promises to transform the study of the genetic code and its regulation in health and disease.
A new era for Indigenous gender justice
Dr June Oscar AO is making sure the voices of First Nations women and girls resonate powerfully across the continent.
ANU literature PhD candidate takes Finnegans Wake expertise to Oxford
The ANU PhD candidate Hamid Farahmandian is currently on exchange at Oxford University, thanks to his passion for the famously complex novel…
Picking your brain: the new techniques tracing brain evolution
ANU researcher is using cutting-edge technology to study skulls from our ancient ancestors to better understand how modern human brains work.
ANU Indonesian politics expert named as Australia's top researcher in Asian studies and history
ANU Associate Professor Marcus Mietzner is named in The Australian’s 2025 Research magazine as Australia’s top researcher in Asian studies and…
Translational medicine more than ‘bench to bedside’ research
ANU researcher Aparna Lal receives the 2024 Tony Ayers Award in translational medicine for her research aiming to protect people and the planet.
A $13 billion, 30-year flop: landmark study reveals stark failure to halt Murray-Darling River decline
Latest research reveals the failure to stop Murray-Darling Basin declining and suggests what we should do to turn the situation around.
Bridging Korea and Australia: The Role of the ANU Korea Institute
As a hub for pioneering research, the ANU Korea Institute is offering valuable insights and fostering meaningful partnerships between Korea and…
Modelling success: ANU statistician receives accolade
ANU Professor Alan Welsh has been awarded the Moyal medal, one of Australia’s most prestigious research recognitions.
Australia in a baby bust? It’s not that simple – and a panic won’t help
The low fertility discourse should move beyond “crisis” to focus on creating supportive environments where people can make informed, empowered…
Forging connections at the 2024 ANU Research Infrastructure Expo
The 2024 ANU Research Infrastructure Expo on 27 November brought together university staff, researchers, students, government and industry partners…