Update on the Chancellor selection process – message from the Acting Chancellor
18 May 2026 Dear Ƶstaff and students,I’m writing to keep you updated about the selection process for our new Chancellor.…
Copycat cockatoos learn to adapt from each other
Research led by Ƶ (ANU) has revealed that wild sulphur-crested cockatoos learn what foods…
Professor Peter Yu at the Stronger Smarter Together Summit
Vice-President (First Nations) Professor Peter Yu delivered the keynote speech at the Stronger Smarter Institute's Stronger…
Update from Acting Pro-Chancellor
My name is Andrew Metcalfe, and as of yesterday I am the acting Pro-Chancellor.I have been an appointed Council member since mid-…
Statement by the Australian National University Council following its meeting on Friday 8 May 2026
The Council of the Australian National University (ANU) met in Canberra today, Friday 8 May 2026, to receive and commence…
Ƶspin-out Liquid Instruments secures $70 million to advance AI-driven tech
Canberra-based technology company Liquid Instruments has secured major investment to accelerate the commercialisation of its…
Ƶresearcher recognised globally for ocean conservation breakthrough
A researcher from Ƶ (ANU) has been recognised on the global stage for research that could…
Ƶspin-out Syenta secures $37m in funding to advance next-gen AI chip connectivity
Semiconductor technology company Syenta founded from research at Ƶ (ANU), has secured major…
Most Australians believe life was better 50 years ago: ANUpoll
Average life satisfaction is lower than during the COVID-19 lockdowns and more than one in three Australians are finding life…
Deadly heat stress conditions already occurring
Deadly heatwave events are occurring at temperatures and humidity levels previously thought to be survivable, according to a new…
Advancing national resilience through consultation and dialogue
By Professor Rory Medcalf AM, Head, ƵNational Security CollegeAmid global disorder, the ƵNational Security College is…
Public confidence in universities remains high compared to many other public institutions but has declined steadily
Public confidence in universities has fallen since 2019 but Australians have greater confidence in universities than governments…
Ƶresearcher wins NHMRC award for global cancer trial
Professor Mark Polizzotto has won an NHMRC award for his global study testing whether a daily tablet could replace chemotherapy…
Ƶpartners with AI safety company Anthropic to strengthen its AI research and teaching
Ƶ (ANU) is one of four research institutions across Australia to partner with AI giant Anthropic…
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Superb fairy-wrens in Canberra could go extinct within 30 years
Superb fairy-wrens are facing “imminent danger” and a well-studied population in Canberra could go extinct in the next 30 years…
Ƶprovides laser communications support for NASA’s Artemis II crewed moon mission
Ƶ (ANU) is partnering with NASA along with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and CSIRO as it…
Ƶsecond among Australian universities for number of subjects in global top 20
Ƶ (ANU) leads the nation in 11 academic subjects and only one other Australian university has…
2025 Renew ƵContent
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Fair recognition for health care consumers involved in research
Consumers who are involved in health research would receive a standard hourly rate of remuneration, under a framework developed…
Two in three Australians worried about national security
Australians are increasingly concerned about the country’s security environment, and most feel the nation is underprepared for…
