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World leading ANU scientists recognised among nation's best
A plant biologist and geochemist from The Australian National University (ANU) have both been recognised for their outstanding…
Super blood moon to get the heart pumping
If you cast your eyes to the skies this Wednesday night you're in for a celestial surprise - a rare…
VC’s Update – Border closures and my commitment
Hi everyone, It's only been a week since my Federal Budget blog, but a lot has been happening in the media that I want to update…
"Change rests on everyone's shoulders"
Sue Webeck has been a profound advocate and change maker in supporting, educating and increasing awareness of violence prevention…
Ancestral dormant genes could be driving cancer
Despite decades of research, cancer remains an enigma. Conventional wisdom holds that cancer is driven by random mutations that…
ANU zeroes in on negative carbon emissions by 2030
The Australian National University (ANU) is the one of the first universities in Australia and the world to commit to…
Parrot poachers striking while the market's hot
"Pretty" parrots are more likely to be snatched up for Indonesia's illegal wildlife trade, a new study reveals. The findings not…
Why we all need a shot in the arm
A couple of weeks ago, I got my first AstraZeneca vaccination. I made an appointment as soon as the books opened for over 50s and…
Confidence in government among voters drops
There has been "a very large decline in confidence in Federal Government among Australian voters", new analysis from The…
Alien radioactive element prompts creation rethink
The first-ever discovery of an extraterrestrial radioactive isotope on Earth has scientists rethinking the origins of the…
Help develop Australia’s longest weather records
Scientists from the Fenner School of Environment & Society at The Australian National University (ANU) are looking for…
History of Indigenous work sheds light on Australian slavery
The exploitation of Indigenous Australian workers offers powerful insights into Australia's history of slavery, as well as the…
Australia needs an education ambassador: experts
Australia must establish an Office for Education Trade Diversification and appoint an Ambassador for Australian Education,…
VC's update – Federal Budget 2021
ANU EXPERT ANALYSIS:Professor Andrew Norton on what the budget means for higher educationProfessor Sharon Friel on what the…
Australian unis are too important to be left to bleed
Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt on why the budget is bad news for universities and bad news for all Australians. The…
ANU launches Indigenous music studio to “keep fire burning”
The Australian National University (ANU) has established a recording studio dedicated to Indigenous musicians…
Employment post-JobSeeker remains steady
Employment and hours worked have remained steady, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the scaling back of JobSeeker, new…
VC’s Update – the great west and COVID vaccines
Hi everyone, Autumn has well and truly arrived to Canberra with the cold and wet weather hitting campus this week - perhaps…
Meteor shower to light up the sky
Australians will be treated to a spectacular show of streaking lights with shooting stars on display from early morning this…
Vaccine rollout not going well, say most Australians
Almost two-thirds of adult Australians, 64 per cent, think the Government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is not being handled well, a…