New science to revolutionise astronomy

Australia is set to play a major role in the revolutionary new astronomical field of observing ripples in the curvature of space-time.

Canberra hosts Australia’s brightest young scientists

Around 150 of Australia’s best and brightest young scientists are being put through their paces at the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF).

Beating the global myopia threat

A spreading pandemic of myopia among the world’s urban children may be avoided if children spend two to three more hours each day outdoors.

ANU strengthens Asia literacy opportunities

Australian students are following the Prime Minister’s lead and flocking to Asian and Pacific studies.

Guantanamo transfer raises legal concerns

The possible transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Australia raises numerous legal and policy issues for the Federal Government.

In the Reporter Islam & democracy Western leaders have been advocating free elections in Islamic countries for decades, but is this desire for democracy misguided?

• The Goldilocks genome
• Paper tiger
• Heart help
• Drug plant DNA
• Folio: Reptiles in the red centre

On Campus

• Message from the Vice-Chancellor
• Roadmap for reform of higher education in Australia
• Graduations among biggest in ANU history
• Second chance for two medallists
• ANU bids a fond farewell to Chancellor Allan Hawke
• Santa makes an early stopover at ANU
• Vietnam scholarship caps event
• Inaugural ANUSA Alumni Network Event
• Awards 17 December 2008
• Staff Info 17 December 2008