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La Niña provides a boost for Australia’s environment
Last year was a "bumper" one for Australia's environment on the back of significant rainfall, but climate change, habitat…
VC's Update – Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Hello everyone, The heat of Open Day weekend seems to have now receded. It was our biggest one yet and I've been…
Eating more magnesium each day keeps dementia at bay
More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and…
Council News – Meeting: 9 February 2023
Council News Meeting 1/2023 and Council Retreat 9 and 10 February 2023 Council met in person for the…
Your guide to Ramadan at ANU
Are you celebrating Ramadan this year? Preparing for a month of fasting? Or maybe you would like to show support for a friend…
Supporting your students and colleagues during Ramadan
Ramadan will begin for Muslims all over the world this week. It is based on the lunar cycle so it begins and ends with the…
Boost your academic performance with ANU Academic Skills
Exam time is just around the corner. Are you prepared? Semester 1 mid-semester examinations begin Monday 27 March. …
Climate change worsening, but we have the means to act
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity has the means to tackle the problem…
Vaping increasing among young Aussies, as risks confirmed
E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased "alarmingly" in recent years, as a major peer-reviewed study led by The…
Birth in captivity has lasting impact for native birds
Starting life in captivity can change the wing shape of birds, hindering their chances of surviving migratory flights when they…
Science ‘stars’ recognised with major awards
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) who are unlocking the secrets of space and time, fighting disease and…
Poor sleep can impact brain health: ANU study
Poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain health, according to a new study by researchers at The Australian…
ANU aids bushfire affected farmers with repurposed roofing
On 20 January 2020, a severe hailstorm hit many parts of central Canberra, including The Australian National University (ANU)…
VC celebrates international day for π with a pie
March 14 (written as 3/14 in some countries) is the international day of pi. Pi is a mathematical constant that represents…
ANU launches new reverse vending machine
Bought a soft drink for lunch? Recycle it on campus! Put the 10c container deposit to good use with the new recycling…
School of Art and Design Hail Remediation
The ANU School of Art and Design was another building on campus affected by the January 2020 hailstorm. The iconic art deco…
Superb fairy-wrens picky when helping others in distress
Superb fairy-wrens are more likely to take risks to help members of their close social circle, according to an international team…
VC’s Update – ST Lee, snapshot presentations and (pi)e
Hi everyone, It's great to be back after a fast and furious trip to India. I was part of the Australian…
Cracking the code of the manosphere
To celebrate International Women's Day this year, we are sharing the work and stories of our community's change makers…
Academic Board news – Meeting: 1/2023 – 7 March 2023
Academic Board News Meeting 1/2023 7 March 2023 Academic Board held its first meeting of the year on 7 March 2023.…