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Chancellor's letter to the class of 2020
To the Year 12 Class of 2020 The global pandemic over the past year has tested our resilience as a nation and presented…
Rival superpowers may exploit chaos in the US
China and Russia will be tempted to exploit the chaos facing the United States, according to …
Travelling to Canberra and studying at ANU in 2021
Dear students, I hope you had a happy and safe break over the last few weeks. As you begin to return to campus for the 2021…
Information about returning to campus in January
Dear all, I hope your end of year break has been restful, happy and safe. We are watching the…
Travelling to Canberra and studying at ANU in 2021
Dear students, I hope you had a happy and safe break over the last few weeks. As you prepare for the 2021 academic year, I'm…
Schools score solid marks for pandemic learning changes
The vast majority of Australians are satisfied with how educational institutions adapted learning and teaching during the COVID-…
VC's Update - End-of-year message
Hi everyone, I am writing my last blog of 2020 - and unlike most years, this one did not go by quickly. From a record breaking…
New drug to combat global killer sepsis
A promising new drug to combat sepsis has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU), potentially…
Ringo Starr of the bird world heading for extinction
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows palm cockatoos, renowned for their human-like musical…
Gambling rates dropped during height of COVID restrictions
Gambling rates in Australia dropped off significantly during the height of COVID-19 restrictions, before increasing again over…
Punk is alive, diverse, global and a little more mainstream
When you hear the word punk, you're more likely to think London, multi-coloured mohawks, safety-pin piercings and bad behaviour…
COVID misery burns through billions in life satisfaction
Australian adults have lost the equivalent of $338 billion in life satisfaction due to COVID-19, according to new analysis from…
New study could offer helping hand for picky parrots
New research has shown just how picky the iconic superb parrot is about the types of tree hollows they nest in, with the…
New project to help tackle Type 1 Diabetes
The Australian National University (ANU) has announced a new research project with Janssen Research & Development, LLC, aimed…
Summer space shows set to bring cheer in a tough year
Stargazers are in for a summer treat with three out-of-this-world events over the next week, ranging from shooting stars to a…
Family violence research helps in closing the gap
A new report has found drivers that mitigate experiences of violence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.…
Time to rethink our approach to national security: expert
The Head of the ANU National Security College has called for the appointment of a sovereignty commissioner to lead a public…
Major global honour for master of microwearables
An Aussie inventor and entrepreneur reshaping the future of global healthcare with microwearable technology has been recognised…
VC’s Update – 2021 plans for campus
Hi everyone, This week, I wanted to start my blog with an update on our plans for returning to campus in 2021 as I've been…
Australia-bound asteroid sample may reveal life’s origins
A Japanese space mission will deliver samples collected from asteroid Ryugu in a capsule to the outback…