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ANU: Australia's national university
As the nation’s university, ANU delivers research and scholarship that contributes to advancing Australia and the region. To support this unique mission, the National Institutes Grant (NIG) has been provided by the Australian Government to ANU since its foundation in recognition of the role the University plays as a resource of national significance.
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07
Aug
2020
Discovery could lead to new malaria treatments »
A study led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) could lead to new treatments for combating drug-resistant malaria, as well as boost existing drugs.
Malaria is caused by ...
07
Aug
2020
Koala survival post-bushfires given major boost »
ANU researchers say new growth offers new hope for koalas surviving in burnt habitats. Now this important breakthrough has been given vital backing with funding from Minderoo Foundation.
The...
06
Aug
2020
Council News - Meeting: 31 July 2020 »
Meeting 5/2020
The Council considered another full agenda, with a continuing emphasis on the management of the COVID-19 situation. The University's response to such unprecedented times has...
04
Aug
2020
Tax reform needed to free young from massive debt burden »
Leading experts have warned Australia needs urgent tax reform to avoid a fiscal system that leaves future generations with enormous debt burdens.
That's the key message from the 2020 COVID-19...
03
Aug
2020
2020 Foundation Day: Vice-Chancellor's speech »
ANU REPORTING FOR DUTY
FOUNDATION DAY ADDRESS BY ANU VICE-CHANCELLOR PROFESSOR BRIAN SCHMIDT AC FAA FRS
3 AUGUST 2020
Thank you Paul, and I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners on...
03
Aug
2020
ANU stands ready to steer Australia through crisis »
Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt has said ANU "is reporting for duty again", as Australia looks to recover from devastating bushfires and meet the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic...
03
Aug
2020
As COVID cases rise, rates should stay low »
With a surge in coronavirus cases in Victoria and other states, there is a strong reason to keep the official cash rate on hold, according to The Australian National University's Shadow RBA.
For a...
30
Jul
2020
Trust in data privacy increases during pandemic »
COVID-19 has seen Australians become more trusting of organisations and governments when it comes to their personal data and privacy, according to new research.
The Australian National University (...
28
Jul
2020
Researchers develop tiny but tough lasers »
An international team of scientists led by The Australian National University (ANU) researchers has developed a new robust type of light technology that could lead to cheaper and faster devices.
The...
24
Jul
2020
Prominent Australians call for post-pandemic survival plan »
Media personalities, leading scientists and academics, business and civil society leaders, former politicians and famous artists, including legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes, have signed an open letter...
