VC's Update - A powerful speech from Stan Grant
Hi everyone, People keep asking me if things are winding down, but my life seems even busier than normal. While some of the…
A croc’s life: there’s more than meets the eye
Saltwater crocodiles are large predators that lurk in muddy waters, with jaws powerful enough to attack anything from water…
Global warming changing Earth’s water cycle
Human-caused climate change is changing the way water moves around Earth, according to a new study involving researchers from The…
Satisfaction with democracy on the decline
Australians' satisfaction with democracy remains high, but has declined over the last two decades, new research from The…
Andrew Forrest attends roundtable on climate change at ANU
Philanthropist Dr Andrew Forrest AO took time out from a global lecture tour to attend a roundtable on climate change at ANU last…
Acting VC’s Update – Upholding our values
Hello everyone,This week the Vice-Chancellor is visiting New York, Washington DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles where he is…
A new view of all objects in the universe
The most comprehensive view of the history of the universe ever created has been produced by researchers at The Australian…
Bleeding the way – ANU steps up to support Lifeblood
The Australian National University is widely known as a top hub for research and education - but did you know our university is…
Part 1 of the Service Effectiveness Assessment 2023
Dear colleagues, At ANU, we are committed to improving services that support our teaching and research. You may remember that we…
VC’s Update – A new Vice-Chancellor and a gathering of unity
Hi everyone, I'm so pleased that Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO FAHA FTSE has been appointed as our new Vice-…
VC's update - Reflections on a tough few days
Dear All This been one of our toughest weeks at ANU. It's also been a week where we've seen the very best of our community.…
Palm cockatoos beat to their own drum
Australia's palm cockatoos are well-known for their unique love of drumming, but they don't just have great rhythm - they also…
VC’s Update – Enterprise bargaining update and VC awards
Hi everyone, This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first operation of the University's Heavy Ion Accelerator…
ANU celebrates women’s safety leader
Chancellor of The Australian National University (ANU), the Hon Julie Bishop, has today congratulated Council Member and women's…
Australian woman found with python parasite in her brain
The world's first case of a new parasitic infection in humans has been discovered by researchers at The Australian…
Female science heroes missing from high school curriculums
Australian high school students enrolled in STEM subjects don't read or learn about nearly as many prominent female scientists…
VC’s Update - A trip to the South Pacific
Hello everyone,I am wearing purple today in support of the University's commitment that our campus and our community be one of…
Longer El Niño and La Niña events could become more common
We could see more multi-year El Niño and La Niña events in Australia, according to an international team of researchers including…
Smart software sees ANU experts take home Eureka Prize
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have been recognised for their pivotal efforts in the battle against…
Increasing fire frequency threatens ecosystem stability
A new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) and Curtin University has shown a major increase in fire…



















