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Increase in number of Australians doing it tough
Australians are more financially stressed now than they were at any time immediately prior to or during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
A Multicultural Festival to remember: Toad Hall's 50th anniversary
On April Fool’s Day in 1974, Toad Hall (charmingly named by its residents) opened its doors as the first self-catered Hall on…
Student encampment protest in Kambri
Message from the Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Dear students and staff,Many of you may have witnessed the student encampment…
Power to the people: Aussies expect more from their local leaders
About two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new…
‘Health for all’: A proposal to recognise breastfeeding as a carbon offset
Today, The Australian National University (ANU) joined hands with FHI 360, Alive & Thrive East Asia Pacific, along with The…
ANU reaffirms commitment to reaching below zero emissions
Today, ANU reaffirms its commitment to achieve below-zero emissions – a target we now aspire to reach by 2040. Read the full…
Waste not want not: how residential halls are minimising food waste and easing student financial burdens
For a busy student trying to juggle study, work and life itself, there is nothing more convenient than catered residential halls…
ANU to lead national consultation on Australians’ view on security
The National Security College at The Australian National University (ANU) will lead an ambitious whole-of-nation consultation on…
ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop appointed UN special envoy
Chancellor of The Australian National University (ANU) the Hon Julie Bishop has been appointed as the United Nations’ Special…
ANU grad and business leader appointed next Governor-General
ANU graduate and leading businesswoman Sam Mostyn AO has been announced as Australia’s next Governor-General by Prime Minister…
Australia on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian…
New ANU institute to advance First Nations gender equality
A new institute at The Australian National University (ANU) will advance the voices of First Nations women and girls and help…
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia’s carbon offset scheme…
Gene discovery offers new hope for Aussies living with chronic skin disease
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis – a…
‘Structural and significant’: Australia’s long journey to reach gender equality
High rates of violence, a growing gender pay gap and public attitudes are still just some of the many challenges Australia faces…
Advertising driving online gambling among young Australians
Gambling features such as loot boxes in video games and sports betting are the most popular forms of online gambling among young…
‘Climate rollercoaster’: strong weather fluctuations rocked Australia in 2023
2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but despite conditions fluctuating between wet and dry, overall…
Women’s safety champion to deliver 2024 ANU Susan Ryan Oration
Women’s safety leader and advocate Ms Padma Raman will deliver the 2024 Susan Ryan Oration at The Australian National University…
‘Everyone does it’: mythbusting young Australians’ overestimation of vaping among peers
E-cigarette use is seen as widespread, common and normal among young Australians even though hard data indicate that the clear…
Mice surprise: researchers discover new native mammal species
Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a study from The Australian National University (ANU).…
