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Staff exemplify the ANU community spirit
The ANU Staff Relief Fund was established in 2020 in response to the financial insecurity caused for staff by the COVID-19 pandemic. Requests for…
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Providing experiences for students travelling abroad
Experiences outside the classroom are enriching and leave lasting impacts on students’ careers. Students at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific…
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Indigenous communities reclaim their past for their future
Located within the ANU College of Health and Medicine, the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG) aims to establish a national resource for…
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The world’s most extraordinary birds
Australia is home to 800 species of some of the world’s most extraordinary birds, with 370 of those found nowhere else on earth. Yet many of these…
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Helping families in times of crisis
The Australian bushfires of 2019-2020 were a fearful time for many, especially for expecting mothers who were unsure how the exposure to smoke and…
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Protecting our forests and communities
In recent years, devastating bushfires have ravaged landscapes, destroyed homes, and threatened lives across Australia. In the face of this…
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McMichael Award empowers climate health research
In a world grappling with escalating climate crises, the McMichael Award at ANU continues to drive essential climate health research. The award was…
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University House fellowship continues a legacy of giving
A new residential fellowship celebrates and honours the lives and legacy of Mrs Helen Crompton and Emeritus Professor Robert (Bob) Crompton AM, two…
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Engineering students advance humanitarian solutions
Advancements in technology and engineering often remain out of reach for the most vulnerable communities. For those in developing countries and…