ANU to lead national consultation on Australians’ view on security
The National Security College at The Australian National University (ANU) will lead an ambitious whole-of-nation consultation on…
ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop appointed UN special envoy
Chancellor of The Australian National University (ANU) the Hon Julie Bishop has been appointed as the United Nations’ Special…
ANU grad and business leader appointed next Governor-General
ANU graduate and leading businesswoman Sam Mostyn AO has been announced as Australia’s next Governor-General by Prime Minister…
New ANU institute to advance First Nations gender equality
A new institute at The Australian National University (ANU) will advance the voices of First Nations women and girls and help…
Introducing our new Provost and Senior Vice-President
Hi everyone, I’m delighted to share that after a competitive, international recruitment process we have appointed Professor…
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia’s carbon offset scheme…
Gene discovery offers new hope for Aussies living with chronic skin disease
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis – a…
‘Structural and significant’: Australia’s long journey to reach gender equality
High rates of violence, a growing gender pay gap and public attitudes are still just some of the many challenges Australia faces…
Advertising driving online gambling among young Australians
Gambling features such as loot boxes in video games and sports betting are the most popular forms of online gambling among young…
‘Climate rollercoaster’: strong weather fluctuations rocked Australia in 2023
2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but despite conditions fluctuating between wet and dry, overall…
Women’s safety champion to deliver 2024 ANU Susan Ryan Oration
Women’s safety leader and advocate Ms Padma Raman will deliver the 2024 Susan Ryan Oration at The Australian National University…
Mice surprise: researchers discover new native mammal species
Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a study from The Australian National University (ANU).…
ANU parasite expert named science teacher of the year
A professor from The Australian National University (ANU) helping humanity deal with the deadly consequences of parasites,…
Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world. “I can’t think of ever wanting to…
Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers…
Research leaves smoking stereotypes up in smoke
A first-of-its-kind national study from The Australian National University (ANU) has debunked common myths about who smokes in…
Announcing our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
We are pleased to announce that Professor Lachlan Blackhall has been appointed the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research &…
Incident on campus, 18 September 2023
In September 2023, our community was shocked and saddened when several people were attacked and injured on campus.Following the…
ANU scientists debunk role of ‘junk cells’ in fight against malaria
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a previously unknown ability of a group of immune…
New method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by…