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Powerhouse of the public service joins ANU
Australia's public sector and universities must continue to work together to safely steer the nation through the COVID-19…
Tiny med tech that will save lives to be made in Australia
WearOptimo's life-saving Microwearable sensor technology heads into production, with $30 million deal. A revolutionary…
VC's Update - workloads and capital expenditure
Hello everyone, A lot is happening right now, so I thought it would be good to try to catch everyone up with the news…
New natural answers for killer allergies
Researchers have discovered a function in the immune system that could hold the key to treating allergic conditions like asthma…
Shining stars of science honoured with Academy awards
Three researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) who've changed the way we see the world have been…
Remarkable achievements from our very own ANU Academics
In perfectly coincidental timing around International Women's Day, three female ANU lecturers have been recognised with 2021…
Social connectedness: from research to homework during COVID
Most people would agree that our social connections, such as friendships and relationships, are important for our wellbeing; but…
Biographies celebrate champions of 20th century change
From organisers of ethnic clubs to gay activists and campaigners against violence to women, prominent Australians who gave a…
Continuing Susan’s legacy
The University's flagship International Women's Day (IWD) event will now honour one of our community's greatest gender and age…
Hesitant about the vaccine?
Vaccine mythbusting, brought to you by Professor Tracy Smart, our Public Health Lead, and Professor David…
Darknet takedowns disrupt drugs markets
Dark web takedowns by cross-border law enforcement operations have a significant impact on the availability of opioids, in…
Bat study turns evolutionary history on its ear
An international team studying the development of bats has helped answer a decades-old question,…
VC's update – International Women's Day
Hello everyone Today we celebrated International Women's Day in Kambri with a panel discussion led by Honorary Associate…
The fatal chink in malaria parasite’s armour
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have exposed a fatal flaw in the deadly parasite that causes malaria -…
Australia likely to maintain ties with Myanmar, expert says
Australia is likely to maintain diplomatic relations with Myanmar amid the military's violent crack downs on…
Scientists dig deep to reveal Earth’s hidden layer
It's an idea worthy of a Jules Verne novel; a mysterious layer at the centre of our planet. Now…
Study reveals surprising history of world’s largest lizard
The unusual breeding history of the Earth's largest living lizard - the Komodo dragon - has been laid bare in a…
Chinese investment in Australia plunges to record low
Chinese investment in Australia fell by over 61 per cent in 2020, according to new data from the Chinese Investment in Australia…
Lyrebirds use siren song to lure sexual partners
Male lyrebirds use clever mimicry to increase their chances of sexual success, according to a new study involving …
What do our climate refugees look like?
By Kierra-Jade Maciver When the bushfires hit the town of Drake in NSW, Rod Simpson says he became one of Australia's first…