Not the greatest glider: first study puts Australia’s biggest glider to the test
Australia’s largest gliding marsupial may not be the country’s best glider after all, according to new research from The…
Almost half of Australian adults have used Generative AI
Almost half of Australian adults have used Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), with most users reporting it improves how…
Humans trained to spot AI faces in the battle against deepfake fraud
Humans have been successfully trained to spot AI-generated faces in a study led by researchers at the Australian National…
Council News Meeting: 19 June 2026
Message from Interim Chancellor, Larry Marshall.Last week, Council met to consider the University's performance, priorities and…
ANU climbs in QS World University Rankings
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has climbed three places to 29th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, reinforcing…
Plants reveal hidden strategy for hotter, drier climates
Researchers at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) have uncovered a mechanism that helps plants continue photosynthesising…
ANU receives transformative $4.5 million gift to advance personalised medicine
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has received a landmark $4.5 million commitment from The McCusker Charitable Foundation…
Update on the Chancellor selection process – message from the Acting Chancellor
18 May 2026 Dear ANU staff 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (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…
ANU spin-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…
ANU researcher recognised globally for ocean conservation breakthrough
A researcher from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has been recognised on the global stage for research that could…
ANU spin-out Syenta secures $37m in funding to advance next-gen AI chip connectivity
Semiconductor technology company Syenta founded from research at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (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, ANU National Security CollegeAmid global disorder, the ANU National 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,…
ANU researcher 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…
