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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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16
Sep
2021
ANU to advance Australia’s sovereign nuclear capabilities »
With Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States signing a historic deal on nuclear powered submarines, The Australian National University (ANU) stands ready to train the next generation of...
13
Sep
2021
Disrupting tech-policy focus of new ANU centre »
Strengthening Australia's democracy and positioning our economy to reap the full benefits of digital technology will be two of the key issues tackled by a new centre at The Australian National...
10
Sep
2021
Most Aussie parents keen to get kids COVID jabs »
Almost four-in-five Australian parents and carers say they are likely to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 once vaccinations are available, new analysis from The Australian National...
09
Sep
2021
World-first study links long-term disabilities and TB »
It's estimated that a quarter of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB).
Now these people are being given a fighting chance to avoid long-term disability caused by the disease...
09
Sep
2021
No evidence of airborne COVID transmission in public loos »
Researchers have found "no evidence of airborne transmission of COVID-19 within public washrooms", in a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU).
In a systematic review, published...
08
Sep
2021
Fuller House: biographies mark lives of the House of Reps »
The lives of some of the most prominent individuals missing from the annals of Australian history and our story as a democracy have been brought to life in a new biographical dictionary project.
The...
07
Sep
2021
Quad to take central role on global stage »
India's External Affairs Minister lays the case for Australia and India playing bigger roles in world politics during annual JG Crawford Oration.
In a landmark speech delivered at The Australian...
07
Sep
2021
Claims less Aussies paying tax not backed by data »
No, there's not an increasing number of Australians freeloading off other taxpayers. A new ANU study explains why -- with a little help from the cult film, The Princess Bride.
Claims Australia is a...
06
Sep
2021
Australia must build economic resilience: Treasurer »
Australian Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg has called on Australian businesses to keep building their resilience in the face of strategic competition and attempted economic coercion, in a major...
06
Sep
2021
Choosing bold climate action »
Address by Mr Selwin Hart, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on Climate Action, to the 2021 ANU Crawford Leadership Forum.
My thanks to The...
