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ANU primatology students' once-in-a-lifetime experience with Dr Jane Goodall
It’s not every day you get to meet your hero – or heroine. Eight ANU primatology students did just that, during world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall’s recent Australian tour. Honours student Grace Miller was one of the eight – all students of Dr Alison Behie, Head…
Mary Louise's epic journey to ANU Glass Workshop
Mary Louise White came a very long way to do further study with the Head of the ANU Glass Workshop. “I live just outside of London, Ontario,” she says. “I really wanted to come to Australia but I don't fly very well.” She took a train between Ontario and Los Angeles, then crossed the…
Note to Liberals: on the leadership front, best to keep calm and carry on
By Dr Chris Wallace, Research Fellow (ARC DECRA), National Centre of Biography, ANU School of History. Do politicians read history any more? Liberal MPs who have not read Robert Menzies’ Afternoon Light: some memories of men and events (1967) should get it from the Parliamentary…
Australia doesn’t have a population policy – why?
By Dr Liz Allen, Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research. Australia lacks an overarching population policy or strategy. Over the years, multiple inquiries have recommended such a policy. Population policies the world over typically focus on births and…
ANU honours for Dr Brendan Nelson
The ANU has honoured former Liberal Party leader and diplomat Dr Brendan Nelson for his contribution to health, Australian politics, international relations and the education of the nation. Dr Nelson, who is a Distinguished Research Fellow with the ANU Centre for European Studies, has…
Could there be a link between genocide and suicide?
By Professor Colin Tatz, Visiting Professor, ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Genocide and suicide are connected in some contexts. Sometimes the connection is direct; occasionally it is indirect. This relationship hardly figures in suicide studies. Only…
A family affair: mother-daughter team graduate together
Imagine enrolling at university then having your daughter enrol in a similar degree at the same university. Then, six months out from finishing your studies, you realise you'll be both be presented with your testamurs at the same graduation ceremony. Well for ANU College of Arts and Social…