Take a sneak peek at Acton Walkways

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.

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

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.

Parched rural Australia thirsty for solutions

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.

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.

New supercomputer puts Australia on par

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.

In the Reporter Staying power Does getting older mean accepting the decline of our mental and physical faculties? Professor Kaarin Anstey and her colleagues at ANU are investigating ways in which ageing can be a positive experience, including the kinds of activities that are likely to contribute to healthier senior years.

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On Campus

• ANU End of Year Festival fast approaching
• ANU researcher wins Australasian Science Prize
• New life for E-Waste
• Swiss Embassy prizes for 2009
• 2500 year old cup inspires trademark
• ANU tall poppies flourish