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ANU academic book launched at United Nations
Distinguished Professor Amin Saikal has launched his new book Iran at the Crossroads at the United Nations in New York. The book traces Iran's transition from a pro-Western monarchy to an Islamic Republic. "The Australian, Iranian and Afghan missions at the UN deemed it appropriate…
Report shows drop in gambling in the ACT
A new report into gambling in the ACT has found a significant drop over the past five years in the number of people gambling and how much money they spend on gambling. The report from The Australian National University (ANU) Centre for Gambling Research compared gambling trends from…
A surprising spectacle rescues the Sydney Biennale from irrelevance
By Sasha Grishin, Adjunct Professor of Art History, School of Art, Australian National University The 19th Biennale of Sydney in 2014 was a disappointment that bordered on disaster. Five of the selected artists boycotted the event because one of the major sponsors, Transfield…
Mabo, Nolan, Hancock all added to Dictionary of Biography
What do Eddie Mabo, Sidney Nolan, Lang Hancock and Peter Allen have in common? They've all been added to the Australian Dictionary of Biography. In its 50th anniversary year, the Australian Dictionary of Biography has added 80 new profiles of prominent Australians who left their mark on the nation…
ANU Arts student named 2016 ACT Young Woman of the Year
ANU Arts student Rachael Stevens has been named the 2016 ACT Young Woman of the Year for mentoring and inspiring girls with mental illness. At the age of 15, Ms Stevens was hospitalised and at risk of losing her life because of an eating disorder. After four…
Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines remain number one in Australia
The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) has again excelled in the latest round of QS World University rankings. Anthropology and Archaeology have been ranked for the first time in the QS World rankings, receiving rankings of 7th and 8th in the world respectively, and number one in Australia…
CASS alumni recognised for contributions and excellence
Two ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences alumni and a current student, have been honoured at the 2016 ANU Alumni of the Year awards. Lieutenant General (Retired) David Morrison AO, the current Australian of the Year, won 2016 Alumnus of the Year. David graduated with a…