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Supporting ANU is an investment in Australia's future. Learn how donations have made a difference in the lives of gifted students and resulted in research that addresses global issues.

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Philanthropy is all about people. People giving to causes to improve the wellbeing of our community and each of the lives that contribute to it.…

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Nurturing new ideas

Social and economic forecaster Phil Ruthven knows the value of giving free rein to an inquiring mind.  It was almost 50 years ago, during a…

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Industry partnership towards cancer treatment

Professor Ross Stephens knew he was onto something big. Something that could help save thousands of lives. "I already had enough knowledge of the…

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Affirming mental health research

On New Year's Day 2012, ANU Alumnus Brad Carron-Arthur began a life-changing odyssey. Armed with only an eight kilo backpack, determination and a…

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Supporting women in science

The John Curtin School of Medicine Gender Equity Award, which was first awarded in 2015, aims to open doors for medical researchers as they strive to…

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Vale Dr Howard Bradbury AM

Dr Howard Bradbury AM passed away in 2016 at age 89, his death is a great loss for the ANU and the Australian science community. Dr Bradbury was one…

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Bequest leads new direction in managing international climate risk

In 2000 Beryl John, inspired by the University's leading environmental research, committed a bequest in her will to ANU. Established in her mother's…

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Foundation funding key to independent aid research

Devpolicy Director Professor Stephen Howes said the funding has been key to building this reputation. "The funding is absolutely critical for us to…

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Encouraging a culture of giving

The Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) Career Advancement Endowment was created in 2012 by Professor David Hinde, Head of the Department of…

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