Ancestral dormant genes could be driving cancer
Despite decades of research, cancer remains an enigma. Conventional wisdom holds that cancer is driven by random mutations that…
ANU zeroes in on negative carbon emissions by 2030
The Australian National University (ANU) is the one of the first universities in Australia and the world to commit to…
Parrot poachers striking while the market's hot
"Pretty" parrots are more likely to be snatched up for Indonesia's illegal wildlife trade, a new study reveals. The findings not…
Alien radioactive element prompts creation rethink
The first-ever discovery of an extraterrestrial radioactive isotope on Earth has scientists rethinking the origins of the…
Confidence in government among voters drops
There has been "a very large decline in confidence in Federal Government among Australian voters", new analysis from The…
History of Indigenous work sheds light on Australian slavery
The exploitation of Indigenous Australian workers offers powerful insights into Australia's history of slavery, as well as the…
Australia needs an education ambassador: experts
Australia must establish an Office for Education Trade Diversification and appoint an Ambassador for Australian Education,…
VC's update – Federal Budget 2021
ANU EXPERT ANALYSIS:Professor Andrew Norton on what the budget means for higher educationProfessor Sharon Friel on what the…
Employment post-JobSeeker remains steady
Employment and hours worked have remained steady, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the scaling back of JobSeeker, new…
ANU launches Indigenous music studio to “keep fire burning”
The Australian National University (ANU) has established a recording studio dedicated to Indigenous musicians…
Meteor shower to light up the sky
Australians will be treated to a spectacular show of streaking lights with shooting stars on display from early morning this…
Ancient humans not to blame for mass island extinction
An international research team has debunked a popular theory that ancient humans caused mass animal and plant extinctions on…
Most Aussies say things look dire for when they retire
A majority of Australians think the age pension should be increased, while most Australians who aren't retired think they won't…
6000 hours of research to hear gravitational waves
Remember the days before working from home? It's Monday morning, you're running late to beat the traffic, and you can't find your…
Update on building closures on campus
UPDATE 3pm Friday 30 April 2021 Dear all I am writing to provide an update on this morning's building closures caused by a fire…
Scale of human impact laid bare in new island study
When humans arrive on an island they have an immediate and dramatic impact on the ecosystem, according to a new international…
Chancellor’s Update – returning to the east coast
Dear colleagues and students, Today I am reflecting on my fourth trip to ANU as Chancellor. When I took on this role in January…
Sons favoured despite female shortage in endangered parrot
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows female swift parrots can determine the sex of their offspring,…
Social singing lifts dementia blues
A therapeutic music outreach program is improving the mental health and wellbeing of people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease…
ANU astronomers help Tassie kids reach for the stars
Tasmanian students will get a better view of the southern night sky, with astronomers from The Australian National University (…