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ANU: Australia's national university
As the nation’s university, ANU delivers research and scholarship that contributes to advancing Australia and the region. To support this unique mission, the National Institutes Grant (NIG) has been provided by the Australian Government to ANU since its foundation in recognition of the role the University plays as a resource of national significance.
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Highlights
20
Jun
2018
Fifth Australian Crawford Leadership Forum »
The 2018 Australian National University Crawford Leadership Forum is underway bringing together business, government and academic leaders from around Australia and the world.
The event opened on...
18
Jun
2018
Check out this year’s Grand Challenges Scheme videos »
Students and staff are encouraged to view, and provide feedback on, the videos that were submitted for the next round of the 2018 ANU Grand Challenges Scheme.
Stage 1 of the 2018 ANU Grand...
23
Apr
2018
Inaugural ANU Research Capabilities Expo »
Have you ever wondered about the vast network of world-class expertise, and the significant (and often unique) instrumental infrastructure that underpins research here at ANU? Are you curious to know...
15
Mar
2018
Scientists helping to improve knowledge of plate tectonics »
Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) are helping to improve understanding of how rocks in Earth's hot, deep interior enable the motions of tectonic plates, which regulate the water...
05
Jan
2018
Swift parrots at risk of extinction »
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found genetic evidence that critically endangered swift parrots, which breed all over Tasmania and on predator-free islands, form a...
04
Jan
2018
National policy forum to progress Indigenous agenda »
ANU will host a major forum in 2018 on national Indigenous policies and governance, taking in the lessons from First Nations around the world and including participation from Aboriginal and Torres...
14
Dec
2017
ANU astronomers create best map of the southern sky »
Astronomers at ANU have created the most comprehensive map of the southern sky that can be viewed online by anyone around the world.
The map includes about 70,000 individual images, capturing nearly...
21
Nov
2017
ANU Asian language courses to be available online »
Australians will be able to study six important Asian languages that are rarely taught nationally through ANU from 2018, thanks to a new agreement with Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Under the...
13
Nov
2017
Graham Farquhar receives Kyoto Prize in Japan »
Distinguished scientist Dr Graham Farquhar AO has received the Kyoto Prize in Japan as part of an official ceremony for this year's winners.
The Kyoto Prize is the most prestigious international...
03
Nov
2017
Wearable sensor technologies to help revolutionise medicine »
A research project, which aims to revolutionise personalised medicine through wearable sensor technologies such as bracelets, will receive up to $10 million as the inaugural winner of The Australian...
