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Take a sneak peek at Acton Walkways

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

The Australian National University and the Acton area’s secret spots, treasured memories and artistic endeavours will be on display to the public this week in a sneak preview of the upcoming Acton Walkways project.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, ANU, Staff

Too hot to talk about: Why is Australia still debating climate change?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Crikey’s Bernard Keane, Dr Will Grant, Tony Kevin, Simon Grose and Dr onacloV tackle the big questions about climate change in an event to be live streamed on the Internet this Wednesday at 12.30pm.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Economics and Finance, Environment, Health, Politics, Public Policy, Science

Parched rural Australia thirsty for solutions

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Drought and water shortages are regarded by a clear majority of Australians as the most serious problems facing rural Australia, according to the results of the latest ANUpoll published in The Canberra Times today.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, ANU, Politics, Public Policy

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula, Fire dreaming, 1974-75 Book, exhibition explores Indigenous art at ANU

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The richly diverse collection of significant Indigenous art held by The Australian National University is the subject of a major book and exhibition launched today by former ANU Chancellor, Hon. Emeritus Professor, Peter Baume AC.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, The Arts

New supercomputer puts Australia on par

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Australia’s most powerful supercomputer facility has been launched by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr at The Australian National University.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology

Clinical Psychology PhD candidate Kristen Murray. Body image problems linked to stress: study

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Stress plays a significant role in young people developing body image problems, but the causes of that stress are very different for males and females, according to ANU research released as part of National Psychology Week.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Medicine Biology and Environment, Education, Health, Psychology

Photo by K Pisma Inside Story: One-liners

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The reporting of Kevin Rudd’s climate speech demonstrated the failings of the news media, writes Geoffrey Barker

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Environment, Politics, Science

Dr. Norman Abjorensen Inside Story: The Green-Labor alliance: one year on

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

With the Green vote strengthening in some key federal electorates, the Labor–Green alliance in the ACT is worth a closer look, writes Norman Abjorensen

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Politics

Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate Jodie Burchell Friends find it harder to forgive: study

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

You may hurt the ones you love but ‘forgive and forget’ is much more likely apply in intimate relationships than it is to your friends, according to research results from ANU, being released as part of National Psychology Week.

Filed under: Media Release,

Professor Andrew Leigh. Rising Stamp Duty dampens the housing market

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Stamp duty reduces house sales and lowers house prices, according to new research from The Australian National University.

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Economics and Finance, Public Policy

What’s wrong with our teenagers?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

As part of National Psychology Week, ANU and 666 ABC Canberra have teamed up to present an interactive public forum this Thursday, where six experts will seek to shed light on an age-old question – “What’s wrong with our teenagers?”

Filed under: Media Release, ANU College of Medicine Biology and Environment, Health, Psychology, Students

ANU End of Year Festival fast approaching

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The days are long, summers nearly here, come celebrate with us, it’s the end of the year.

Filed under: On Campus, News Briefs, ANU, Staff, Students

New Head of CELO appointed

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The Vice-Chancellor announces the new Head of the Communication and External Liaison Office.

Filed under: On Campus, Movements, ANU, Staff

ANU researcher wins Australasian Science Prize

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

An ANU science researcher has been presented with the 2009 Australasian Science prize.

Filed under: On Campus, News Briefs, ANU College of Medicine Biology and Environment, ANU College of Physical Sciences, Science, Staff

New life for E-Waste

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

ANU Dell computer recycling day reveals the second life of electronic goods.

Filed under: On Campus, News Briefs, ANU, Environment, Staff, Students

Reminder: register your child for end of year festival

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The days are long, summer is almost here, come celebrate with us; it’s the end of the year.

Filed under: On Campus, Coming up, ANU, Alumni, Staff, Students

What’s wrong with our teenagers?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Teens forum tackles one really big question.

Filed under: On Campus, Coming up, ANU College of Medicine Biology and Environment, Health, Psychology, Staff, Students

ANU sweeps 2009 Australian Teaching and Learning Awards

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

ANU recognised in the 2009 Teaching and Learning Awards.

Filed under: On Campus, Awards, ANU College of Business and Economics, ANU, Business and Economics, Economics and Finance, Staff, Students

Commit to win in this year’s 10by2010 competition!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Win prizes by committing to sustainability!

Filed under: On Campus, Coming up, Environment, Staff

Swiss Embassy prizes for 2009

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Students studying European languages have been recognised at the annual Swiss Essay Competition ceremony at University House.

Filed under: On Campus, News Briefs, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, Students

Applications Welcome for AIATSIS research grants

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) research grants round is now open.

Filed under: On Campus, Need to Know - Staff, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Staff

2500 year old cup inspires trademark

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Well known University House logo recognised as trademark.

Filed under: On Campus, News Briefs, ANU, Law

Trade and Industry Conference

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Conference: Trade and Industry in Asia Pacific: History, Trends and Prospects.

Filed under: On Campus, Coming up, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Economics and Finance

James Tibbert. Photo by Christina Apps. Spaces - 11 November 2009

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Meet James Tibbert from Oxford University.

Filed under: On Campus, Spaces@ANU, ANU, Staff

ANU tall poppies flourish

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Two young ANU researchers have been recognised for their contribution to science at the annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

Filed under: On Campus, News Briefs, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, ANU College of Physical Sciences, Education, Science, Staff, Students