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Outstanding new appointments at Music school
Following an international search, and over 130 applications, the ANU School of Music today announced the names of three musicians who will join the School next year. Head of School Professor Peter Tregear said violinist and musicologist, Dr David Irving, studio recordist and popular music and…
Politics students head stateside
Seven ANU students from the School of Politics and International Relations are about to depart for a two-month internship at the centre of American political power, Washington DC. The Washington bound students are the ninth ANU group to take up internships in the U.S. Congress since the program…
CASS Graduates win University Medals
University Medals are awarded to recognise outstanding undergraduate candidates who have obtained first class honours supported by an excellent academic record. This year the following CASS students were awarded University Medals at Graduation: Nicolas Lema in Ancient Greek Patricia Louise May…
First threads woven for Centenary tapestry
The first threads of the Canberra Centenary Community Tapestry were woven at the ANU School of Art this week. The 2.7m by 1.4m tapestry, which will include key landmarks such as Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and Black Mountain Tower, will commemorate Canberra’s history, as well as…
When local government decisions are for sale
Corruption in local government could result in poor town planning leading to unaffordable, unsafe and unhealthy communities, according to ANU Professor of Public Policy Adam Graycar. Professor Graycar, Director of the Research School of Social Sciences in the ANU College of Arts and Social…
Dictionary reveals great Australian tales
The life stories of hundreds of significant and celebrated Australians will be revealed at the launch of the online version of Volume 18 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography tonight at The Australian National University. Featuring articles on 670 individuals with surnames from L to Z who…
CASS students win Australia Asia Awards
Two CASS students have been awarded the Prime Minister's Australia Asia Award for 2013. The Australia Asia Awards provide the unique opportunity for the best and brightest students to undertake international research, study and internships in fields related to their study. Elly Kent is a PhD…