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Gravitational wave search no humdrum hunt
The hunt for the never before heard "hum" of gravitational waves caused by mysterious neutron stars has just got a lot easier,…
Most Australians support tax levy to improve aged care
The vast majority of Australians aren't confident in the country's aged care system, with more than one-in-10 saying they have no…
Threat of modern slavery still alive today
Geopolitical tensions could disrupt the global supply chain and provide opportunities for modern slavery to prosper, the Hon…
Council News – Meeting: 28 May 2021
Council News Meeting 3/2021 28 May 2021 The ANU Council's third meeting of the year took place in the RC Mills Room,…
Scholarships recognise students’ vision for a better future
Four students at The Australian National University (ANU) have been awarded residential scholarships at Burgmann College, in…
Bloodlines and reconciliation
A new memorial consisting of burial poles at ANU marks another important step in making sure Indigenous Australians have a say…
A new pathway to reconciliation with First Nations people
The Australian National University (ANU) is today launching its new Reconciliation Action Plan, to embed First Nations people,…
ANUAFC launches new Ngunnawal jersey design
The Australian National University Australian Football Club (ANUAFC) has partnered with Ngunnawal artists, Richie Allan and…
Our man on the moon: gone but not forgotten
Brian Schmidt pays tribute to the late Ross Taylor, the ANU professor who forever changed our understanding of the moon. …
Our pledge to be a more accessible university
ANU has made significant improvements to the accessibility of its digital assets, but we know there is plenty of room…
Monitoring genetic diversity will benefit nature and society
An ecological crisis overshadowed by the threats of mass species extinctions and climate change impacts could be just as serious…
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…
Alien radioactive element prompts creation rethink
The first-ever discovery of an extraterrestrial radioactive isotope on Earth has scientists rethinking the origins of the…