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Workers left behind by Australia’s changing retail sector
Workers in Australia’s retail sector are being left behind as a wave of rapidly-changing technologies reshape the industry, according to research led…
Peter's historic House goes back to its roots
Professor Peter Kanowski couldn't be more pleased that repairs and renovations of University House are afoot.
Call to count breast milk in food statistics
Milk produced by breastfeeding mothers is an important indicator of a nation’s food security, according to an international study led by The…
How the redefined ANU PhD focuses on community and support
Getting a PhD is never easy, but Dean of Higher Degree Research (HDR), Professor Ann Evans wants to make it the best experience it can possibly be.
ANU physicist making waves in space joins top global society
A theoretical physicist from The Australian National University (ANU) whose pioneering work has fundamentally altered our understanding of the…
ANU staff win Outstanding Engagement Award
Staff from The Australian National University (ANU) Karen Jackson, Lorena (Lori) Sciusco and Sejul Malde have won the Outstanding Engagement Approach…
Weather and climate modelling powers up at ANU
Future weather and climate predictions have been given a major boost with the launch of a new national research facility worth $7.6 million.
How Dr Claire Carouge connects climate science to software
Dr Claire Carouge is fascinated by climate science, but it's not the science itself that keeps her up at night.
Co-Lab celebrates its Honours Grant recipients
One of the keystone partnerships at ANU, the Co-Lab, has welcomed and celebrated its inaugural cohort of 2022 Co-Lab Honours Grant recipients.
Galactic gains and mighty grains earn ANU stars top accolade
A leading astrophysicist uncovering the deep inner secrets of the Milky Way and a renowned plant scientist tackling one of the greatest challenges…
Professor Sara Bice is on to the social stuff, smarter
Professor Sara Bice genuinely cares about people, but not just in the "soft and fuzzy" sense.
Tech spin-out to power next-gen autonomous navigation
An ANU spin-out company whose technology will help future moon landings and could one day lead to flying cars has been bought out by one of Australia…
New demographic model helps identify superdiversity
Australia is a step closer to identifying super-diverse local communities, with ANU scholars having developed a cross-cutting demographic model that…
Discovery sheds light on why Pacific islands were colonised
The discovery of pottery from the ancient Lapita culture by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has shed new light on how Papua…
Wins for InSpace will help with the missions that matter
Professor Anna Moore always knew her future would be among the stars.
Plastic chomping company takes out top sustainability award
An ANU-backed start up that is turning the tide on the wave of plastic pollution flooding our planet has taken out a top prize in one of Australia…
WearOptimo's tiny tech gets a big boost
ANU innovation company WearOptimo is developing microwearable medical devices that could save lives.
Professor Hogg to take climate modelling to the next level
Professor Andy Hogg has been appointed as inaugural Director of the Australian Community Climate Earth System Simulator-National Research…