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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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10
Nov
2020
Sharp decline in mental health for young Australians »
COVID-19 is continuing to lead to worsening mental health outcomes for young Australians, with the highest levels of psychological distress for 18- to 24-year-olds observed this year, new analysis...
10
Nov
2020
COVID cuts billions of dollars and work hours »
Working Australians, on average, lost 167 hours of work worth more than $5,000 each and $47 billion to the economy from the start of March to the end of October due to COVID-19, new research shows....
06
Nov
2020
Discovery triples greater glider species in Australia »
Australian scientists have discovered one of Australia's best-loved animals is actually three different species.
A team of researchers from James Cook University (JCU), The Australian National...
06
Nov
2020
Music meets AI: Could listening to Bieber be good for you? »
An unexpected reaction to a Justin Bieber song has led to new research from The Australian National University (ANU) which could radically change the way we listen to music.
PhD researcher Jessica...
05
Nov
2020
Leading neuroscientist brings big ideas and leadership »
World-leading neuroscientist and King's College President, Professor Sir Edward Byrne AC, will join The Australian National University in 2021 as Distinguished Vice-Chancellor's Fellow.
Based in the...
02
Nov
2020
Asian-Australians hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic »
Discrimination fluctuates, but social cohesion improves
More than four-in-five Asian-Australians say they have experienced instances of discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis from...
02
Nov
2020
As lockdown lifts, rates should stay put »
Despite Victoria's success in containing COVID-19 and lifting stage-four restrictions, interest rates should stay at the historically low of 0.25 per cent, according to The Australian National...
30
Oct
2020
Australian invention can save lives and boost productivity »
By 2030, millions of global working hours will be lost due to heat stress and dehydration, and countless lives will be at risk. A potent new Australian technology launched at The Australian National...
27
Oct
2020
'Big picture' economist wins top prize »
Professor Markus Brueckner has won one of Australia's most prestigious prizes in economics - the 2020 Young Economist Award from the Economic Society of Australia (ESA).
The annual award honours...
16
Oct
2020
New benchmark to protect biodiversity after bushfires »
A new study has found up to three quarters of damaged forest needs to be protected from logging after major natural disasters, in order to preserve its biodiversity.
According to co-author Professor...
