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Image of the Milky Way.
26
Feb
2026

Record-breaking image uncovers turbulent web of gas at the Milky Way's centre

A team of international astronomers including researchers from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) have observed the central…

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The First Nations Graduate Certificate of Management graduation class of 2026 in their graduation gowns and caps.
24
Feb
2026

ANU-APS developed management teaching course for First Nations students wins 2025 Australian Award for University Teaching

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Public Service (APS) First Nations Graduate Certificate of Management Program, delivered by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€¦

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Headshots of six individuals.
23
Feb
2026

People are overconfident about spotting AI faces, study finds

Can you tell which three of the face images above are AI-generated and which face is ‘real’? The answer is at the bottom of this…

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ANU students Lily Kelsey (left) and Malika Knapp
18
Feb
2026

ANU students embark on life-changing trip to the Indo-Pacific in record year for the University

A record 23 students from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) will live, study and intern in the Indo-Pacific after…

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05
Feb
2026

Distinguished alumna Kim Jackson receives honorary doctorate from ANU

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to distinguished alumna and executive leader…

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The world’s most advanced drilling-equipped science vessel, Chikyu sailing in the ocean with Mount Fuji in the background.
28
Jan
2026

Ancient clay hidden under Japan caused rupture that triggered devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami

A thin, soft and slippery layer of clay-rich mud embedded in rock below the seafloor intensified the 2011 Japan …

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22
Jan
2026

National Day of Mourning Message from the Chancellor and Interim Vice-Chancellor

Today, Australia observes the National Day of Mourning to honour the 15 victims of the terrorist attack…

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An aerial view of the Kambri precinct at the Australian National University campus in Canberra, ACT.
21
Jan
2026

ANU continues to shine as a global research and teaching powerhouse

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU)is the number one ranked university in Australia for the Social Sciences (35th globally)…

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Fire engulfing bush in the Northern Territory, Australia.
14
Jan
2026

Water cycle instability drove global water-related disasters in 2025

Ongoing shifts in the global water cycle amplified floods, droughts and heat extremes in 2025, according to a new report…

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18
Dec
2025

ANU School of Music and National Folk Festival announce new partnership

Music students from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) will have the opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed…

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04
Dec
2025

ANU releases Academic Portfolio Implementation Plan following extensive staff consultation

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has today released the Academic Portfolio Implementation Plan, setting out a clear…

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An aerial view of the ANU School of Art and Design
02
Dec
2025

ANU releases College of Arts and Social Sciences Implementation Plan

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) today released the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Implementation Plan,…

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A crowd of people each holding different coloured umbrellas. None of their faces are visible.
27
Nov
2025

Incorrect reporting of ABS data fuelling false claims Australia has a mass migration problem

Widely circulated claims of out-of-control mass immigration in Australia are false and misleading and stem from the incorrect…

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Powerlines in red dirt in a rural landscape
25
Nov
2025

The best locations to build new powerlines in Australia

The best spots in Australia to build new powerlines and unlock vast amounts of low-cost solar and wind power have been identified…

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An aerial view of the ANU School of Art and Design.
19
Nov
2025

ANU 16th best university in the world for sustainability

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) is the 16th best university in the world for social and environmental sustainability,…

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An aerial view of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.
21
Oct
2025

Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George’s seismic past

Scientists from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the…

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Aerial view of high smoke stack with smoke emission.
17
Oct
2025

Low quality carbon offsets weakening global decarbonisation efforts

With world leaders set to gather in Brazil for COP30 in November, new analysis from an international team of climate policy…

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A man smiles towards the camera.
16
Oct
2025

New Dean appointed to lead the ANU College of Systems and Society

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Aaron Quigley as the new Dean of…

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Doctor holding a COVID-19 test.
15
Oct
2025

More than half of long COVID patients still showing symptoms after six months

A new study of Australians suffering from long COVID found 58.7 per cent still had persistent symptoms six months after their…

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Aerial shot of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University's Acton campus.
13
Oct
2025

Award-winning ANU program to expand across Australia

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has entered into a commercialisation agreement with ASX-listed OpenLearning Limited to…

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