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Australia last in global gender pay gap reporting scorecard
Australia has ranked equal last in a scorecard on gender pay gap reporting across six countries, according to a new major…
VC's update – Julie Bishop reappointed as Chancellor
Hello everyone A big news day! I have lost my Premier - noting I live in NSW, and gained my 13th Science minister in the 9 years…
The winners and losers of economic globalisation
Can a cube help us square off with heated debates about economic globalisation and who we think is likely to win or lose because…
Signs of ecosystem collapse in significant PNG wetland
A new study by researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) has identified warning signs of ecosystem collapse at a…
Electrifying research earns ANU academic top chemistry award
ANU academic Professor Michelle Coote has been awarded the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's 2021 Leighton Memorial…
Bacteria blasting cancer treatment shows promise
A low-cost, non-toxic cancer treatment has been developed by researchers at The Australian National…
VC's update – Spring equinox and research breakthroughs
Hello everyone The spring equinox has passed with our days now longer than our nights! My vines have responded to spring…
Our plan for a better digital future
The Australian National University (ANU) has a plan to transform our digital experience, to improve services for our students and…
New life-saving technique for shark attack victims
A simple new first-aid technique could help avoid fatalities from shark attacks, according to a new study by The…
COVID-19 taking bigger toll on kids’ mental health
The mental health of Australian children has deteriorated significantly over the last year due to COVID-19, new analysis from The…
First Nations adults at risk from severe illness after COVID
A majority, 59 per cent, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are at an elevated risk of developing severe…
ANU appoints new Head of Clinical Services at Kambri clinic
ANU has appointed Dr Belinda Doherty as the Head of Clinical Services at the Kambri GP clinic as part of its commitment to the…
Start-up to tackle plastic crisis with “infinite recycling"
A new Australian enviro-tech start-up backed by The Australian National University (ANU) will "infinitely" recycle plastic to…
Talent show lifts residents’ spirits during lockdown
A talent show in Fenner Hall last week lifted the spirits of residents who have been battling the lockdown blues. Resident Zac…
Collaboration to power Australia's minerals future
A new collaboration between The Australian National University (ANU) and Curtin University (CU) will help Australian mining…
Australia lockdown lows hit all time high
Almost two thirds of Australians believe that their life has gotten worse during the pandemic and more than half are feeling more…
Astrophysicists solve 'empty sky' gamma-ray mystery
Star-forming galaxies are responsible for creating gamma-rays that until now had not been associated with a known…
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…
Nuclear future looms for Australia’s sub-par submarines
The announcement of a new security pact today between Australia, the UK and the US echoes the strong wartime bonds of the past,…
Meet ANU Indigenous Alumna of the Year
Distinguished Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson has been recognised as the 2021 ANU Indigenous Alumna of the Year for her…