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Mar

ANU second among Australian universities for number of subjects in global top 20

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Fair recognition for health care consumers involved in research

25 March

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Two in three Australians worried about national security

24 March

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Screening blitz could achieve cervical cancer elimination among Indigenous communities within a generation

23 March

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International Women’s Day: 8 March 2026

ANU Careers & Employability

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Jul

Why the US strikes on Iran are illegal and can set a troubling precedent

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Oct

We must rebuild a uni sector that powers a prosperous future

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Sep

How to stop cities and companies causing planetary harm

National & world affairs

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Mar

Two in three Australians worried about national security

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Nov

Incorrect reporting of ABS data fuelling false claims Australia has a mass migration problem

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Feb

If not now, when? Australia must urgently ramp up climate action following record-breaking year

Science & technology

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Mar

ANU and Michigan State University join forces to strengthen nuclear science research collaboration between Australia and the US

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Mar

Three new rock monitor lizard species discovered in northern Queensland

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Mar

Analysis of ancient parrot DNA reveals sophisticated, long-distance animal trade network that pre-dates the Inca Empire

Health

A woman in a garden smiles at the camera.

24

Mar

Fair recognition for health care consumers involved in research

Two doctors holding a self-collection cervical screening test.

23

Mar

Screening blitz could achieve cervical cancer elimination among Indigenous communities within a generation

Doctor holding a COVID-19 test.

15

Oct

More than half of long COVID patients still showing symptoms after six months

Arts & culture

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Feb

People are overconfident about spotting AI faces, study finds

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Oct

More Australians gambling at risky levels

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Jul

Dictionary calls on sporting tragics to step up to the plate in new appeal

Business

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The First Nations Graduate Certificate of Management graduation class of 2026 in their graduation gowns and caps.

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Feb

ANU-APS developed management teaching course for First Nations students wins 2025 Australian Award for University Teaching

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Oct

Women in high-status positions not trusted by colleagues

04

Oct

Shadow RBA says no respite on interest rates

Campus & community

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An aerial view of the Australian National University campus, with a hot air balloon the Canberra Civic centre and Lake Burley Griffin in the background.

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Mar

ANU second among Australian universities for number of subjects in global top 20

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Feb

English scholar and educator Dr Claire Hansen receives national teaching award from Universities Australia

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Feb

ANU students embark on life-changing trip to the Indo-Pacific in record year for the University

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