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ANU academics express support for scholar detained in Tajikistan
Australian National University academics have expressed their support for a PhD student from Canada who has been detained in Tajikistan. Alexander Sodiqov, from the University of Toronto, was detained on 16 June on suspicion of espionage by the State Committee for National Security in Tajikistan…
Foreign Minister opens Middle East Conference
Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has opened an ANU conference on the Middle East, using her speech to express concern about the recent violence in Iraq and Syria, which she said threatens the stability of the region. Ms Bishop also said the Australian Government was “deeply disappointed”…
WATCH: New printer craned into ANU School of Art
A flatbed printer capable of printing on a variety of materials was installed in its new home at the ANU School of Art yesterday. The wide-format UV cured flatbed printer, craned into the ANU School of Art yesterday, will allow ANU researchers to continue their research into printing digital…
ANU music alumnus relives playing for the Royals
An ANU School of Music alumnus says playing for the young Royals, Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, at a Government House reception was very exciting and a recent highlight of his professional life. Andrew Rumsey received the call a few weeks before the big visit, but was told to…
ANU Council approves funding for new RSSS building
The Australian National University Council has approved funding for a new building for the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS). PhD student Jessie Moritz with RSSS Director Professor Adam Graycar at the announcement of the new buildings. Photo by Stuart Hay. It is part of a new…
The Lessons of European Integration for the Indo Pacific
On Monday 16 June 2014, Peter Varghese AO, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade gave the 2014 Schuman Lecture at the ANU Centre for European Studies. In his talk, The Lessons of European Integration for the Indo Pacific, Mr Varghese said that while the current economic, cultural and…
Bringing health awareness to life on campus
Around 50 students from the School of Archaeology and Anthropology recently showcased their skills in communicating some of the world’s most significant health problems. Led by Medical Anthropology lecturer Trang Ta, the students exhibited their works at Union Court on Thursday 29 May. As part…