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26
Feb
2014

Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines ranked number one in Australia

The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) has again excelled in the latest round of QS World University rankings with six CASS disciplines ranked number one in Australia within the areas of Humanities and Social Sciences. Sociology, Philosophy, Politics and International Studies, History,…

25
Feb
2014

2014 Creative Arts Fellowship awarded to writer and artist Kim Mahood

For many ANU staff and students, the word ‘Coombs’ is synonymous with the beehive-like building towards the Eastern edge of the ANU campus. But the legacy of Dr H C Coombs, the former ANU Chancellor who the building was named after, is far greater than this. Kim Mahood and Veronica Lulu, Mulan…

25
Feb
2014

Inspiring creative fellows for 50 years

For many ANU staff and students, the word ‘Coombs’ is synonymous with the beehive-like building towards the Eastern edge of the ANU campus. But the legacy of Dr H C Coombs, the former ANU Chancellor who the building was named after, is far greater than this. Kim Mahood and…

21
Feb
2014

Mobile technology poses challenges for retailers

Cutting edge mobile phone technology is set to revolutionise the way we shop, bringing a range of new and complex challenges for the retail industry, according to new research by Dr Emmeline Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Criminology with the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.Her research paper…

20
Feb
2014

The Sochi Games and Russophobia

The Sochi Olympic Games has brought widespread criticism of Russia and its government in the mainstream media. DR KIRILL NOURZHANOV looks at this in the context of a much longer history of “Russophobia”, and provides an alternative view on some of the common themes that have dominated media…

18
Feb
2014

Funding boost for Humanities Research Centre

The ANU Humanities Research Centre (HRC) has been chosen to share in a $1.35 million grant which will help to train up-and-coming researchers and foster a collaborative culture within the humanities.  The funding is from the Andrew W Mellon Foundation and distributed to universities through…

11
Feb
2014

ANU debaters take on the world

Debating at university is more than you might think. It can lead to international travel and life-long friends and memories, writes debater, adjudicator and CASS student VINCENT CHIANG.  While debating might be perceived as nerdy in high school, at university, it’s serious business. Students…