Book, exhibition explores Indigenous art at ANU

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.

Applications Welcome for AIATSIS research grants

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

Speaking of tongues

What has the Spangled Grunter got to do with saving the world’s disappearing languages? A leading linguist argues that the connections between words, peoples and places can tell us a lot about the richness of our planet – and we lose those words to our grave detriment.

Scene - 7 October 2009

Not even the campus kangaroos are safe in magpie swooping season. Photo taken recently outside the Menzies Library by Kathy Collier.

ANU reconnects with Indigenous alumni

ANU Indigenous graduates, staff and friends have celebrated 20 years of the Jabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre with the launch of the ANU Indigenous Alumni network.

Indigenous Poetry Night

The ANU Students’ Association Indigenous Department presents Indigenous Poetry Night, raising money for the Fred Hollows Foundation.

Reconciliation Action Plan Launched

ANU staff and students came together last week to celebrate the launch of the ANU Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Spaces - 4 August 2009

From left to right: Health Minister Nicola Roxon, Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Dr Christine Bennett at the release of the National Health and Hospitals Reform report at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) last week. Photo by Karen Edwards.

Robert Wells, Bob McMullan MP, Professor Frances Shannon and Annette Ellis MP at a […]

Celebration in the Straits

While hundreds of students gathered in Canberra last week ready to receive their degrees, a much warmer graduation ceremony had already been held on a small tropical island in the Torres Strait.

Yolngu Boy: Free Film Screening

Winner of the People’s Choice award at the 2001 Zanzibar International Film Festival, Yolngu Boy is the story of three lives, two laws and one country.…

Join us as we launch the ANU RAP on 30 July

The ANU Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will be launched with a series of events on Thursday 30 July.

Introducing ANU to the Indigenous Community

In the lead up to the launch of the ANU Reconciliation Action Plan, the Diversity and Inclusion Unit, Human Resources Division, would like to invite you to a special ANU Indigenous Community event.

GP set for travelling fellowship to US

A Northern Territory GP will travel to the United States to research ways of improving refugees’ access to health services, thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute based at ANU.

The Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2009

Presented by Professor Mick Dodson AM, 2009 Australian of the Year.

Reconciliation flies high at ANU

Two new flags will fly outside the Jabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre as a permanent reminder of the University’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

Indigenous ceramic exhibition

Last fortnight eight indigenous ceramics artists from remote communities (Ernabella, Hermannsburg, Tiwi/ Bathurst Island) worked in the Ceramics Workshop at the ANU School of Art.

World leader, listener

The 2009 Australian of the Year is also a strong believer in international diplomacy to bolster human rights. Professor Mick Dodson speaks to ANU Reporter about his work with the UN, the value of patience, and learning to listen.

John Mawurndjul at the Drill Hall Gallery

A major survey exhibition of the work of internationally known indigenous artist, John Mawurndjul is currently on display at the Drill Hall Gallery.

Spaces@ANU - 22 April 2009

Who: Frank Gafa

What: Bachelor of Arts, majoring in sociology and political science

Favourite space on campus: Jabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre

Remote experience for Native Title intern

Working as an anthropologist in Native Title had always been part of the plan for Bachelor of Arts student Tais Silva but gaining fieldwork experience was always going to be the hard part.

National Honour for Professor Dodson

The University has congratulated Professor Mick Dodson on being named Australian of the Year for 2009.

Top regional scholars at Asia Pacific Week

More than 150 scholars from all over the world met at ANU last month for Asia Pacific Week 2009 - the largest international gathering of graduate scholars researching the region.

ANU congratulates Dodson on national honour

The Vice-Chancellor of The Australian National University congratulates Professor Mick Dodson on being named Australian of the Year for 2009.

Exploring the genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye

Extracts from a forthcoming documentary about celebrated Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye will screen as part of Asia Pacific Week 2009.

Road to somewhere

ANU researchers are helping to lay the groundwork for the first comprehensive plan of management for the Canning Stock Route.