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The world’s most advanced drilling-equipped science vessel, Chikyu sailing in the ocean with Mount Fuji in the background.
28
Jan
2026

Ancient clay hidden under Japan caused rupture that triggered devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami

A thin, soft and slippery layer of clay-rich mud embedded in rock below the seafloor intensified the 2011 Japan …

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22
Jan
2026

National Day of Mourning Message from the Chancellor and Interim Vice-Chancellor

Today, Australia observes the National Day of Mourning to honour the 15 victims of the terrorist attack…

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An aerial view of the Kambri precinct at the Australian National University campus in Canberra, ACT.
21
Jan
2026

ANU continues to shine as a global research and teaching powerhouse

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) is the number one ranked university in Australia for the Social Sciences (35th globally…

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Fire engulfing bush in the Northern Territory, Australia.
14
Jan
2026

Water cycle instability drove global water-related disasters in 2025

Ongoing shifts in the global water cycle amplified floods, droughts and heat extremes in 2025, according to a new report…

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18
Dec
2025

ANU School of Music and National Folk Festival announce new partnership

Music students from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) will have the opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed…

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04
Dec
2025

ANU releases Academic Portfolio Implementation Plan following extensive staff consultation

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has today released the Academic Portfolio Implementation Plan, setting out a clear…

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An aerial view of the ANU School of Art and Design
02
Dec
2025

ANU releases College of Arts and Social Sciences Implementation Plan

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) today released the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Implementation Plan,…

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A crowd of people each holding different coloured umbrellas. None of their faces are visible.
27
Nov
2025

Incorrect reporting of ABS data fuelling false claims Australia has a mass migration problem

Widely circulated claims of out-of-control mass immigration in Australia are false and misleading and stem from the incorrect…

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Powerlines in red dirt in a rural landscape
25
Nov
2025

The best locations to build new powerlines in Australia

The best spots in Australia to build new powerlines and unlock vast amounts of low-cost solar and wind power have been identified…

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An aerial view of the ANU School of Art and Design.
19
Nov
2025

ANU 16th best university in the world for sustainability

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) is the 16th best university in the world for social and environmental sustainability,…

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An aerial view of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.
21
Oct
2025

Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George’s seismic past

Scientists from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the…

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Aerial view of high smoke stack with smoke emission.
17
Oct
2025

Low quality carbon offsets weakening global decarbonisation efforts

With world leaders set to gather in Brazil for COP30 in November, new analysis from an international team of climate policy…

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16
Oct
2025

New Dean appointed to lead the ANU College of Systems and Society

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Aaron Quigley as the new Dean of…

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Doctor holding a COVID-19 test.
15
Oct
2025

More than half of long COVID patients still showing symptoms after six months

A new study of Australians suffering from long COVID found 58.7 per cent still had persistent symptoms six months after their…

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Aerial shot of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University's Acton campus.
13
Oct
2025

Award-winning ANU program to expand across Australia

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ National University (ANU) has entered into a commercialisation agreement with ASX-listed OpenLearning Limited to…

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Kambri empty
10
Oct
2025

Updates from the ANU leadership

Updates from the ANU leadership ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Updates  ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s update – Future growth - Tuesday 2 September 2025ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s update -…

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Dr Samantha McGaughey is looking at a plant. She is wearing glasses and a black top
09
Oct
2025

Nature inspires ANU tech to help recover trillions of dollars in critical resources  

An advanced filtration system inspired by nature that can recover untapped critical resources such as copper and lithium from…

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An offshore liquified natural gas production site at sunset
09
Oct
2025

‘Far from negligible’: New Australian fossil fuel site will have major impact on people and the planet

A new fossil fuel site approved for development off Western Australia’s coast is estimated to contribute 876 million tonnes of…

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Man watching sport with phone betting
01
Oct
2025

More Australians gambling at risky levels

The number of Australians gambling at risky levels is at its highest level in six years, according to the latest national…

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22
Sep
2025

FAQs: Renew ANU

Renew ANU update What is the status of Renew ANU?Renew ANU is progressing at different speeds across the University. Some…

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