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Scientists discover rapidly growing black hole
The fastest-growing black hole of the last nine billion years has been discovered by an international team led by astronomers…
Pandemic hero receives Queen’s honours
An ANU intensive care specialist who helped keep the ACT community safe during COVID-19 has been recognised in the 2022 Queen's…
Ancient DNA unearths cultural “explosion" in the Pacific
DNA analysis of ancient human remains has shed new light on an "explosion" of intermixing cultures and genetics in an island…
The “glass obstacle course” facing women in marine science
Major change is needed to counteract the lack of gender equality in marine science, according to new research from The Australian…
Response to Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee
Statement in response to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) and Clean Energy Regulator (CER) This statement can…
Bioethics expert new dean for arts and social sciences
Leading global health and social medicine researcher Professor Bronwyn Parry has been appointed as the new dean of The Australian…
Significant inflation concerns require another rate rise
Australia's high inflation rate remains a "significant concern" for the RBA Shadow Board at The Australian National University (…
Council News – Meeting: 3 June 2022
Council News Meeting 3/2022 3 June 2022 Council met in person for the third meeting of 2022.…
A creative journey towards reconciliation
ACT-based theatre directors, performers, musicians, writers and artists are involved in an important learning opportunity for…
VC's update – National Reconciliation Week 2022
Hello everyone, I may be one of the few, but I am enjoying the wintery blast. The snow on the Brindabellas, the frost…
Bark paintings an archive of history and culture
Aboriginal bark paintings hold a wealth of knowledge about Country and culture. They are also important to the reconciliation…
A bigger way of knowing
A group of law students from The Australian National University (ANU) left their textbooks and study notes behind to take part…
Wild animals evolving much faster than previously thought
The raw material for evolution is much more abundant in wild animals than we previously believed, according to new research…
Tree scarring is our signature in the land
Paul Girrawah House rests his palm on the silver-grey bark and speaks in language. House, a Ngambri and Ngunnawal custodian…
Perplexing fish-like fossil finally classified
For the first time since its discovery 130 years ago, one of the most mysterious fossil vertebrates has finally been classified,…
Galactic gains and mighty grains earn ANU stars top accolade
A leading astrophysicist uncovering the deep inner secrets of the Milky Way and a renowned plant scientist tackling one of…
Protecting Ukrainian history from the horrors of war
A historian from The Australian National University (ANU) is helping to prevent thousands of Soviet-era Ukrainian documents from…
Window of opportunity closing amid the China alternative
The window of opportunity for Australia to play a greater role in the Pacific is closing if the next government fails to change…
Indigenous students reach for the stars
First Nations high school students are getting an 'out of this world' astronomy experience, thanks to a new hands-on program at…
Watershed moment for Murray-Darling with major new funding
ANU researchers will help develop a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin as part of a new partnership…