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‘Everyone does it’: mythbusting young Australians’ overestimation of vaping among peers
E-cigarette use is seen as widespread, common and normal among young Australians even though hard data indicate that the clear…
Mice surprise: researchers discover new native mammal species
Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a study from The Australian National University (ANU).…
Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world. “I can’t think of ever wanting to…
Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers…
Research leaves smoking stereotypes up in smoke
A first-of-its-kind national study from The Australian National University (ANU) has debunked common myths about who smokes in…
Academic Board News - Meeting: 6/2023 - 28 November 2023
Academic Board News Meeting 6/202328 November 2023 MEETING SUMMARY Academic Board held its sixth and final…
Academic Board News - Meeting: 4/2023 - 22 August 2023
Academic Board News Meeting 4/202322 August 2023 MEETING SUMMARYAcademic Board held its fourth meeting of the year on…
Academic Board News - Meeting: 5/2023 - 10 October 2023
Academic Board News Meeting 5/202310 October 2023 MEETING SUMMARYAcademic Board held its fifth meeting of the year on…
Announcing our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
We are pleased to announce that Professor Lachlan Blackhall has been appointed the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research &…
Incident on campus, 18 September 2023
In September 2023, our community was shocked and saddened when several people were attacked and injured on campus. Following…
ANU scientists debunk role of ‘junk cells’ in fight against malaria
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a previously unknown ability of a group of immune…
New method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by…
ANU invests in national tech policy capability
The Australian National University (ANU) has bolstered its commitment to helping the nation respond to the societal impacts of…
ANU scholars States bound with Fulbright fellowships
Seven exceptional members of the ANU community will head to the United States this year with prestigious Fulbright Fellowships.…
VC's Update - All that glitters...
It’s been a month since I started in this new job and, #spoileralert, it has been a steep learning curve. Like all new jobs…
‘Cancer-cooling’ protein puts bowel cancer on ice
A protein in the immune system can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian…
Prescribed burning could be making Aussie forests more flammable
Disturbing natural forests with activities such as logging and prescribed burning can make them more flammable, landmark research…
VC's Update - Hard hat required
I am sitting in my new office and the sun is shining out the window, which does feel like a welcome surprise. It’s been a…
ANU chemists make Australian-first discovery of three new recreational drugs
Three new recreational drugs that have never been reported in Australia before have been identified by chemists at Australia’s…
Remote Aussies don’t have equal access to household electricity protections
Remote and Indigenous communities’ power connections are more vulnerable compared to their regional and metropolitan counterparts…
