Message from the VC: back on campus for semester one
Hello everyone As we get ready for the start of semester back on campus, I'd like to run you through some of the measures we'll…
Student experience comes first in our digital future
Improving the student experience, revitalising our aging digital infrastructure and adopting more cloud services are the first…
The rich history of the Australian honours system
The first detailed history of the Australian honours system reveals key debates that have characterised the institution for…
Australians managing COVID risks "on their own"
Australia is entering a new phase in the pandemic where we are managing more risks on our own, according to a new report by…
“Deep concern” for cut off Tonga
Two Tongan academics at The Australian National University (ANU) say panic and a lack of clear information are hampering search…
VC’s update - getting ready for semester one
Hi everyone Happy New Year! I hope everyone has been able to get some downtime. Summer is still here, so I encourage you…
What will it take to save the regent honeyeater?
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows unless conservation actions are urgently…
Swamp soundtrack brings Murrumbidgee to life online
A wetland on the Murrumbidgee River has been brought to life in a whole new way, thanks to an interactive website showcasing…
A guide to coping with Omicron
Updated: Tuesday 19 January 2022 Wow - how did that happen? How did we go from being one of the success stories of the…
ANU pays tribute to science pioneer and educator Mike Gore
The Australian National University (ANU) and the wider science community is mourning the loss of passionate science educator and…
New Year update and work arrangements
Dear everyone, Wishing you a very happy New Year. I'm looking forward to a much better 2022, despite the current Omicron wave,…
Scientists discover leftovers of Earth’s dramatic formation
Researchers have uncovered the most detail ever of the mysterious structures laying between the Earth's mantle and core, also…
Aussies say they're more COVID compliant than their peers
The majority of Australians say they are extremely diligent when it comes to complying with COVID-19…
Researchers find key to drivers of kidney disease
For the first time researchers have identified a gene which shows the kidney has its own way of resisting damage. …
Sexist “sexplanation” for men’s brilliance debunked
Deeply entrenched scientific beliefs that for more than a century have explained why more men than…
1,500 endangered languages at high risk
A world-first study warns 1,500 endangered languages could no longer be spoken by the end of this century. …
VC’s update – final blog for 2021
Hello everyone This is my final blog for the year! I think it is fair to say that the year …
Stunning close-up reveals secrets of Milky Way's neighbour
A stunning image captured by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) and Australia's national science agency,…
The anxiety of a post-lockdown Christmas: an expert’s tips
Emerging from the quiet of lockdown to the cacophony of real-world socialisation is daunting enough. Throw in gossiping aunts,…
Welfare recipients face varying levels of stigma: ANU study
Those with mental disability and the unemployed are perceived more negatively than other groups who are entitled…