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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…
Free media training for ANU researchers
Sick of the same old boring headlines? Make your own!With audiences in the millions, media is a great way to get your research…
‘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…
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods,…
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…
New understanding of dark energy could reshape our knowledge of the universe
The most detailed measurement of dark energy to date could reshape our understanding of how quickly the universe is expanding,…
VC's Update - Welcome back to ANU
Hi everyone,Happy new year and welcome back to ANU. For me, the new year has brought a new role, as our Vice-Chancellor, which is…
Wood heaters responsible for dozens of avoidable deaths in the ACT each year
Smoke from wood heaters causes between 11 and 63 deaths per year in the ACT, according to a new study from researchers at The…
ANU consent education program wins major global award
A leading consent and respectful relationships program develop by The Australian National University (ANU) has been…
VC's Update - 'Twas the night before my annual 'end of year' video…
Hello everyone,Firstly, I’d like to say thank you to all the staff who turned out to celebrate with me at the End of Year Awards…
DNA discovery opens door to tailored medicine for Indigenous Australians
The most comprehensive analysis of Indigenous Australians’ genomes collected to date has revealed an “abundance” of DNA…
Fungus-fighting protein key to overcoming autoimmune disease and cancer
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the…
