Pioneering Senators reflect on political gender gap

Three pioneering women who each broke new ground in their political careers will reflect on Australian progress towards closing the political gender gap at an ANU symposium, Gender, Politics and Biography, being held at Old Parliament House today.

ANU statement about Professor Brij Lal

The Australian National University is concerned to hear that Professor Brij Lal, an expert in Fiji politics, has been expelled by military authorities in Fiji. We understand he was taken for questioning shortly after he gave several media interviews commenting about the political situation in Fiji.

New study to explore intrusive memories

People who survive traumatic events often relive the experience over and over again. Now an ANU researcher wants to explore if people with depression experience similar intrusive memories of key events in their life.

Inside Story: India’s toughest contest

Hope and perseverance drive the enormous number of young Indians with ambitions to work in government, reports Kate Sullivan

Fiddler crabs offer safe sex for favours

Male Fiddler Crabs will quite happily protect a female neighbour, but do so partly in exchange for sex, according to a new study.

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

• Film guru to deliver Last Lecture
• India’s children inspire outstanding film
• Shipping container accommodation open
• Priceless gift honoured by memorial garden
• Weekend workshop encourages Pacific students