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Child exploitation online safety report reveals need for constant monitoring
A new report by criminology students at The Australian National University into combatting online child exploitation material has found there is confusion among experts about how to best combat the global problem. The study, with the input of the Australian Government’s Office of the Children’s E-…
ANU archaeology and anthropology scholar elected humanities fellow
An ANU researcher who co-developed a new sub-disciplinary field within archaeology has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Professor Marc Oxenham from the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology was recognised by the Academy for the excellence and impact of…
ANU glass alumna wins 2016 USA Ford Fellowship
ANU School of Art alumna and glass artist April Surgent has won a prestigious 2016 USA Ford Fellowship. The fellowships, valued at $50,000, are awarded to America’s most accomplished and innovative artists working in fields ranging from visual arts to literature. April, who hails…
Researchers call for urgent rethink of remote policy
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have called for an urgent rethink of the Federal Government's Community Development Programme (CDP), a work-for-the-dole style initiative for remote areas, after a report found it is causing major problems. The CDP was introduced in…
German Studies conference examines culture and global identity
A conference exploring Germany and its place in the world at a time of rapid change is being hosted this week by the Australian National University. Around 90 leading international researchers from 19 countries will present on topics ranging from migration and integration, Holocaust…
Australia’s newest design school has big ambitions
After nearly 40 years of producing Australia's top art graduates, The Australian National University (ANU) School of Art has officially recognised its expansion into the field of design with the announcement of a new school name. From 2017 the school will now be called the ANU School of Art…
ANU art graduates show their best works
The works of the latest ANU School of Art graduates have gone on display with the 2016 Graduating Exhibition, which is open to the public from Saturday 26 November until Sunday 4 December. Among the items on show are a series of pieces created by hugging molten hot glass in a borrowed…