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Philosophy researcher wins prestigious US fellowship
School of Philosophy researcher Professor Daniel Nolan has been awarded a prestigious fellowship for advanced study at the National Humanities Center (NHC) in the United States. Professor Nolan will spend the 2015/2016 American academic year at the Center in North Carolina, joining around 40…
Art and philosophy win 2014 JG Crawford Prize
Two CASS scholars, artist Dr Julie Brooke and philosopher Dr John Cusbert have been awarded one of the highest honours available to ANU PhD students, the JG Crawford Prize.Awarded each year by an ANU committee, the JG Crawford prize recognises high quality research from the previous academic year.…
The census matters – making it less frequent is a risky idea
By Nicholas Biddle, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Reserach (CAEPR) If reports are to be believed, both the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the federal government are strongly considering moving from a five-year to a ten-year census cycle. This move has been on the cards for a…
Indiana exchange fosters arts and social sciences networks
Dr Douglas Craig from the ANU School of History is the first researcher to take up a new exchange position at Indiana University, thanks to a signed agreement between ANU and Indiana. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed in April 2014 is a reciprocal exchange between academic staff from the ANU…
Beyond flowers and chocolates: searching for a meaning for Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is becoming increasingly important to the cultural makeup of Australia. While its popularity is undoubtedly attributable to the increased Americanisation of our popular culture, and its indisputable connection with consumerism, behind Valentine’s Day lies the important idea that it…
Art PhD student wins $20K art prize
ANU School of Art PhD candidate Erica Seccombe has won the inaugural Paramor Prize for Art and Innovation in Sydney. The prize, which includes a $20,000 grant, was for her work involving a large ink jet print that was created at the School of Art’s Ink Jet Research Facility. The work is now…
ANU promotions recognise leadership in research and beyond
They may be working in very different fields, but Nicholas Brown and Darren Halpin now share the common title of “Professor” after the latest round of academic promotions at ANU. Both have been successful in their bids for appointment to Level E Professors, one of the highest levels available to…