Ultra-precise ANU coatings help power the next generation of gravitational wave detectors
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have engineered new optical coatings for LIGO, the global collaboration…
ANU researchers elected ATSE Fellows
Two researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of…
The ‘Spinster Chemist’, a 13-cent pie and the ‘men-only’ job won by a woman: inside ANU80
In its first year, The Australian National University (ANU) had just five female staff. One was chemist Joyce Fildes.Fildes…
ANU teaching performance reaches six-year high in global rankings
The Australian National University (ANU) has recorded its strongest teaching results in six years in the 2027 Times Higher…
The waves of migration that shaped Australia
Immigration needs to be placed at the centre of Australia’s national story, according to economist, author and former senior…
Allies in Excellence: showcasing Australia-US research partnerships
Australia’s world-leading research partnerships with the United States are delivering breakthroughs in health, technology,…
Looking ahead to 2066: Treasurer launches Intergenerational Report at ANU
The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, today launched the 2026 Intergenerational Report at The Australian National…
ANU welcomes graduates home at inaugural China career event
More than 150 graduates, alumni, employers and industry representatives came together in Shanghai for the inaugural The…
ANU expert Penny Brothers appointed President of Royal Society Te Apārangi
The Australian National University (ANU) Emeritus Professor and chemist Penelope (Penny) Brothers has been appointed the next…
Australia doesn't need more gas to meet energy needs, research finds
Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel…
Tiny atomic tweak makes plastic-eating enzymes more powerful
A new approach that changes just one atom in plastic-degrading enzymes could help make them more efficient while maintaining…
ANU earthquake scientist named 2026 ACT Young Tall Poppy
ANU expert Dr Sima Mousavi has been recognised for uncovering hidden earthquake faults across Australia and inspiring the next…
John Howard on 9/11, geopolitics and Australia’s security
Ahead of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, The Australian National University (ANU) National…
Strengthening the Australian National University Act 1991 Consultation Paper
The Australian Government has announced proposed reforms to the University's enabling legislation, the Australian National…
The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC examines China’s economic strategy
Former Australian Prime Minister and former Australian Ambassador to the United States, the Honourable Dr Kevin Rudd AC, examined…
We need to chat to our kids about AI chatbots
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing the childhood experience but research is struggling to keep up, according…
Australia's post-American future: Hugh White on the end of the rules-based order
Australia can no longer assume the United States will guarantee its security or uphold the international order, according to The…
New national survey asks Australians to help map the nation’s languages
A new survey led by The Australian National University (ANU) is inviting multilingual Australians to help researchers build a…
New ANU Vice-Chancellor Scholars Program opens doors for students facing barriers to university
The Australian National University (ANU) has launched a new flagship scholarship program designed to help overcome barriers to…
ANU Community Day brings 80 years of ideas, discovery and community to life
The Australian National University (ANU) opened its doors to Canberra on Saturday 15 August, welcoming thousands of visitors to…
