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Professor Penny Brothers. Image: Royal Society Te Apārangi
17
Sep
2026

Ƶexpert Penny Brothers appointed President of Royal Society Te Apārangi

Ƶ (ANU) Emeritus Professor and chemist Penelope (Penny) Brothers has been appointed the next…

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Hyrdopump infrastructure.
16
Sep
2026

Australia doesn't need more gas to meet energy needs, research finds

Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel…

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Dr Sima Mousavi
14
Sep
2026

Ƶearthquake scientist named 2026 ACT Young Tall Poppy

Ƶexpert Dr Sima Mousavi has been recognised for uncovering hidden earthquake faults across Australia and inspiring the next…

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The Hon John Howard AC speaks at ANU. Jamie Kidston/ANU
08
Sep
2026

John Howard on 9/11, geopolitics and Australia’s security

Ahead of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Ƶ (ANU) National…

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07
Sep
2026

Strengthening the Australian National University Act 1991 Consultation Paper

The Australian Government has announced proposed reforms to the University's enabling legislation, the Australian National…

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The Hon. Dr Kevin Rudd AC delivers the 2026 Australian Centre for China in the World Annual Lecture at Manning Clark Hall, Ƶ(image: Jamie Kidston/ANU)
04
Sep
2026

The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC examines China’s economic strategy

Former Australian Prime Minister and former Australian Ambassador to the United States, the Honourable Dr Kevin Rudd AC, examined…

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02
Sep
2026

We need to chat to our kids about AI chatbots

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing the childhood experience but research is struggling to keep up, according…

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Meet the Author event with Hugh White. Image: ƵMedia
01
Sep
2026

Australia's post-American future: Hugh White on the end of the rules-based order

Australia can no longer assume the United States will guarantee its security or uphold the international order, according to The…

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26
Aug
2026

New national survey asks Australians to help map the nation’s languages

A new survey led by Ƶ (ANU) is inviting multilingual Australians to help researchers build a…

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a group of student sits on a lawn in front of a reflective ball sculpture.
24
Aug
2026

New ƵVice-Chancellor Scholars Program opens doors for students facing barriers to university 

Ƶ (ANU) has launched a new flagship scholarship program designed to help overcome barriers to…

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20
Aug
2026

Statement on Ƶ and Shandong University Agreement

Ƶreceived notice from Foreign Minister Senator the Hon Penny Wong on 13 August (signed 10 August) to terminate the University…

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ƵCommunity Day on 15 August 2026. Image: Jamie Kidston/ANU
20
Aug
2026

ƵCommunity Day brings 80 years of ideas, discovery and community to life

Ƶ (ANU) opened its doors to Canberra on Saturday 15 August, welcoming thousands of visitors to…

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Kambri, Ƶcampus
19
Aug
2026

Statement from Ƶon the retirement of Interim Chancellor, Dr Larry Marshall

Ƶ (ANU) has today acknowledged and thanked Interim Chancellor, Dr Larry Marshall, for his…

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Dr Gordon de Brouwer
17
Aug
2026

Dr Gordon de Brouwer AO PSM FIPAA appointed 14th Chancellor of Ƶ

Ƶ (ANU) has appointed Dr Gordon de Brouwer AO PSM FIPAA as its 14th Chancellor, bringing more…

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Aerial view of University House in Canberra with fog and Telstra tower in the background.
14
Aug
2026

Restored University House reopens as Ƶmarks 80 years and launches Ƶby 2030

Ƶ (ANU) has officially reopened its historic University House as part of celebrations marking…

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A crowd of people walk along University Avenue at the Australian National University.
14
Aug
2026

Ƶcelebrates 80 years by opening its doors to Canberra

Ƶ (ANU) will welcome thousands of visitors to campus on Saturday 15 August as it celebrates its…

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Aerial Image of University House overlooking Lake Burley Griffin
07
Aug
2026

Restored University House to reopen for Ƶ80th birthday celebration

More than six years after it was severely damaged in a hailstorm, the ceremonial and social heart of the Australian National…

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Salmon-crested cockatoo sitting on a tree branch.
04
Aug
2026

Indigenous-led conservation helps save endangered cockatoo

An Indigenous community in Indonesia has found a way to protect one of the world’s rarest cockatoos without abandoning a…

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A tree-lined road leading to suburban houses on a hill.
30
Jul
2026

Australians less likely to trust each other than at any time in last six years, ANUpoll finds

Australians are less likely to trust each other than they were in 2020, with interpersonal trust falling to the lowest level this…

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29
Jul
2026

Ƶteam named Eureka Prize finalist for life-saving forensic drug detection

A team of researchers from Ƶ (ANU) have been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Museum…

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