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12 May 2023

Scholarship continues Phillipa Weeks' legacy

Generations of The Australian National University (ANU) community have experienced the support, guidance and friendship of the late Professor…

Scholarships & prizes
12 May 2023

Making a difference with the Student Managed Fund

The ANU College of Business and Economics Student Managed Fund (SMF) is a unique course with two objectives: provide a hands-on experience in the…

Scholarships & prizes
12 May 2023

Revolutionising Engineering: The Bill Hickson Scholarship

The Bill Hickson and Engineers Australia Scholarship for the Master of Applied Cybernetics is more than a scholarship, it is a transformative…

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12 May 2023

Helping women in engineering thrive

The Natasha Linard Scholarship for Women in Engineering and Technology empowers and inspires emerging female leaders to make a positive impact on…

Scholarships & prizes
12 May 2023

Sustainable Farms gives bird's eye view of farm conservation

A team of scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) have received the 2022 Eureka Prize, and the Biodiversity Award at the 2022 NSW…

Research
12 May 2023

Boost for bushfire research in memory of Peter Brooke

On 18 January 2003, Canberra experienced the most devastating bushfire in its history. Catastrophic conditions created a firestorm that destroyed…

Research
12 May 2023

Developing global leaders in world health

The impact of climate change on human health and wellbeing is becoming more apparent every year, but there is hope new research will counter this,…

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12 May 2023

Bootes Foundation recognised for medical research impact

The Gretel and Gordon Bootes Medical Research and Education Foundation (Bootes Foundation) has continued their incredible impact on early-career…

Gifts
12 May 2023

Support for medical research a fitting tribute

The John Buckingham Research Project Prize and the John Buckingham Research Project Awards pay tribute to one of Canberra's most beloved and…

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