VC’s update – HEAL conference, Demo Day and Thanksgiving
Hello everyone I have never seen it so green here in Canberra. My vines are already 60cm long, my berries are taking over the…
Fear of COVID-19 infection at all-time high
More Australians than ever think they will be infected with COVID-19, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU)…
“Serious threat” of fugitive emissions with hydrogen plan
Australia's plans to produce hydrogen using fossil fuels carries significant risks and could create an industry that …
The disease detectives tracking down COVID-19
When news broke of Australia's first cases of COVID-19 in early 2020, biologist Dr Benjamin Schwessinger…
An ANU physicist’s quest for success lightyears away
Updated: 25 February 2022 Imagine working on a project for 20 years before seeing any concrete outcome or results. That was…
Honouring a pioneering leader of the residential experience
Sister Angela Cooney, the foundation Principal of Ursula Hall at ANU and a pioneering leader of the university residential…
Lessons we can learn from polio vaccination campaigns
A new study examining the impact of the global polio vaccine campaign has identified important…
HEAL network to tackle health impacts of climate change
Australians will be better protected against the health impacts of climate change, thanks to a new national research network…
Study shows “dark side of ambition” in climate policy
With the eyes of the world on COP26, researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) say the broader environmental and…
Data trust down but Aussies still check in during pandemic
Australians are less trusting of how governments and companies use their private data following more than a year of using check-…
“Kids are not alright online”: new report
Explicit and disturbing content is being "served up" to children online and the kids themselves are calling on adults in…
World’s most powerful telescope keeps eyes on the skies
Australian astronomers hunting for Earth-like planets outside our solar system and investigating the dramatic life and death of…
ANU thrives at ACT Mental Health Month Awards
ANU Thrive, which aims to promote student wellbeing, social inclusion, and better mental health practices, has won the…
Scientists detect a "tsunami" of gravitational waves
A team of international scientists, including researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), have unveiled the…
VC’s update – COP26 and traditional graduations
Hello everyone It's been a hard slog for the last 20 month, but I am increasingly optimistic that we are going to be able to…
'Magic Glasses' give hope for COVID safe schools
Experts say their educational cartoon that helps primary school children understand the importance…
Major cash boost for crucial ANU medical research
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have been awarded nearly $5 million in grants to carry out six…
Roo reform necessary to improve animal welfare
Australia needs to overhaul how overabundant kangaroos are managed, rather than letting them starve or be culled as…
Counting women in COVID-19 vaccine research
There has been a "positive shift" in inclusive gender practices in COVID-19 vaccine research, but there…
Australia's low targets high on COP26 agenda
The world will expect Australia to "ratchet up" its emissions reduction target during the United Nation's climate change summit,…