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09
Dec
2019
Voice declared Australia’s Word of the Year »
Voice: 'a formal channel for Indigenous input into the making of laws and policies affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people...
03
Dec
2019
Eureka! Stories from the goldfields brought back to life »
A new book of "ripping yarns" from the Australian goldfields of the mid-1800s has put the tumultuous times and tales surrounding the Eureka...
28
Nov
2019
Study shows there’s nothing wacky about conspiracy theorists »
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have delved into the world of online conspiracy theories, showing most of the...
26
Nov
2019
Gunners or G-Town? Aussies go to town with place nicknames »
People from all over Australia have answered a call-out from ANU researchers, providing 1,000 examples of the nicknames we give places.
30
Sep
2019
Access all arias: New ANU orchestra opens auditions »
The Australian National University (ANU) is launching a new inclusive orchestra that will be open to all students, alumni and gifted school...
20
Sep
2019
Book reviews reach gender parity for the first time »
Australian book reviewers are for the first time reviewing books by men and women in equal numbers, research by ANU, Monash University and...
17
Sep
2019
Updated atlas a tool for understanding our First Peoples »
A first-of-its kind atlas depicting the lives and culture of Australia’s First Peoples has been updated for future generations.
13
Sep
2019
Environment at the heart of 2019 ANU drawing prize »
The winner of the 2019 ANU School of Art & Design Drawing prize says her work is about getting society to think about the environmental...
13
Aug
2019
Old dog given new life thanks to ANU artist »
One of Australia's most iconic public artworks has been given a new lease on life thanks to ANU artist Nick Stranks.
07
Aug
2019
National Dictionary Centre on the lookout for town nicknames »
It's no secret Australians love a good nickname. We create them for our close friends, our most senior politicians, and even our favourite...
21
Jun
2019
Soundtracks to revolutions get airing at ANU »
The power of music to inspire politics as well as the beats revolutions march to will be in sharp focus during a conference at ANU.
18
Jun
2019
Past page turners given fresh shelf life with new website »
The reading habits of late 19th and early 20th century Australians have been revealed as part of a new website.
11
Jun
2019
The remarkable story of Australian literature’s newest star »
Kathryn Hind's first novel 'Hitch' was rejected a dozen times by publishers, now she's one of Australian literature's fastest rising stars.
17
May
2019
Expert tips Australia for top three Eurovision finish »
A media culture and Eurovision Song Contest expert has tipped Australia for a top three finish at the competition's Grand Final on Sunday...
15
May
2019
More mysterious jars of the dead unearthed in Laos »
ANU Archaeologists have discovered 15 new sites in Laos containing more than one hundred 1000-year-old massive stone jars possibly used for...
17
Apr
2019
Traffic island breaks era of silence in Indigenous history »
In a first for the ACT, a large traffic island in the Canberra suburb of Griffith has been given heritage status based on its importance...
17
Apr
2019
Ceramics exhibition tells the stories of remote communities »
A new ceramic art exhibition highlights the works and stories of eight artists from remote Indigenous communities around Australia.
12
Apr
2019
New ADB biographies illuminate Australia’s age of activism »
From women's rights advocates to gay activists, prominent Australians who gave a voice to the silenced and drove a new wave of activism...
07
Mar
2019
Up close and personal with Kim Cunio »
In early 2017 Kim Cunio arrived at the ANU School of Music. Two years later he took over as the School's head. After taking over the reins...
05
Mar
2019
Archaeologists find world’s oldest human bone tattooing kit »
Researchers have uncovered the world's oldest known tattooist's kit - and among the most startling conclusions is that two of the four...
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