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09
Jul
2024

Kids need better tech education to thrive in a digital world

Teachers are struggling to equip Australian school kids with the digital skills they need for the future, warns a new report from…

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Bjorn leans against an EV charging station with his arms crossed. He's wearing a green t-shirt & smiling.
09
Jul
2024

Electric vehicles fed power into Australian grid during blackout

During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) were…

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08
Jul
2024

Giant of climate science honoured at inaugural Will Steffen lecture

Emeritus Professor Will Steffen has been remembered as a “giant” of the scientific community at the inaugural lecture held in his…

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Autumn Colour leaves on wall
05
Jul
2024

VC's Update - 6 months into the role

Today marks six months since I became Vice-Chancellor. It's been an opportunity to learn more about this place and why we…

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02
Jul
2024

Everybody needs good neighbours: resident quolls help newcomers settle in at Mulligans Flat

GPS tracking collars have revealed how newly reintroduced eastern quolls are settling in at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary,…

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Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party in France. She is standing behind a podium and there is a French flag in the background.
01
Jul
2024

Far-right National Rally party unlikely to form government in France

Despite Marine Le Pen's far-right party leading the polls in the first round of the French snap parliamentary elections with 34…

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26
Jun
2024

Help on the way for young people experiencing gambling harm

There will soon be more help for young people in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) who are at risk of gambling harm, thanks…

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NTEU protest
25
Jun
2024

Statement from the NTEU

This message has been provided by the NTEU in accordance with clause 58.5 of the ANU Enterprise Agreement. "Your next pay…

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An aerial view of a surfer riding a wave
20
Jun
2024

Surf’s up: Australia’s breaks inject almost $3 billion into the economy each year

It’s no secret Aussies love to surf. It’s one of our favourite pastimes, but it turns out riding the perfect wave offers more…

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Julie Bishop and Naomi Flutter
18
Jun
2024

Changes to the ANU Council: New and departing members

Changes to the ANU CouncilAs The Australian National University (ANU) Council transitions into a new chapter, it extends thanks…

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13
Jun
2024

Exceptional members of ANU community named on King’s Birthday honours list

A public health expert from The Australian National University (ANU) who ended up on the frontline of Australia’s COVID-19…

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Students at Uluru
11
Jun
2024

On Country learning: Shaping justice leaders of the future

For many students, the concept of university brings to mind thoughts of textbooks, lecture halls and classrooms. However, there…

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05
Jun
2024

ANU bounds into the world’s top 30 universities

The Australian National University (ANU) has ranked 30th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, confirming the University’s…

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05
Jun
2024

ANU desalination breakthrough to bolster global water security as planet warms

A simpler and more cost-efficient method for removing salt from seawater using heat, developed by scientists from The…

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Two skiers climbing up a mountain covered in snow
04
Jun
2024

Climate crisis puts Australia’s ski industry on slippery slope, but not all hope is lost

Australia’s ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues…

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EV launch event
04
Jun
2024

Plugged in: Fast chargers for electric vehicles come to ANU campus

Last week, six new DC fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers located near the School of Art and Design were launched at a media…

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Fellows Oval
31
May
2024

A reminder about being respectful during exams

Professor Grady Venville, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), reminds the ANU community to be mindful of students sitting exams on…

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31
May
2024

Nominate a trailblazing woman for the ANU building renaming initiative

We're fortunate to have many remarkable and legacy-building women among us, both past and present. However, out of 150 buildings…

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Kambri precinct, ANU
28
May
2024

Encampment previously occupying the lawn in Kambri update

Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)Dear all,I am writing with an update regarding the encampment previously…

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27
May
2024

Statement on ANU encampment

The Australian National University (ANU) has today directed the small number of remaining participants in the encampment in the…

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