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Historians at Work series
The ANU Humanities Research Centre and the National Library of Australia present Historians at Work, a series of discussions featuring prominent Australian historians. Three events will be held in 2012, either in the National Library or the Humanities Research Centre, from 4 to 6 pm. These are…
Researchers win top MAGNA Award
Dr Malcolm Allbrook and Dr Mary-Anne Jebb, researchers with the Australian Centre for Indigenous History, have been awarded the National Winners of the prestigious 2012 Museums and Galleries National Awards (MAGNA) for their exhibition, Burlganyja Wanggaya: Old People Talking - Listen,…
Valerie Kirk awarded the ACT Arts Fellow Award for 2013
Valerie Kirk, distinguished visual artist and Head of Textiles at the ANU School of Art, has been awarded the prestigious ACT Creative Arts Fellowship for 2013, valued at $45,000. The fellowship not only recognises an artist’s achievement, but also provides opportunities for further career…
Saikal: What fate awaits Afghanistan?
Professor Amin Saikal’s latest book Modern Afghanistan: A History of Struggle and Survival will be launched today by Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC QC at The Australian National University. Modern Afghanistan addresses the evolution of Afghan history and politics from the middle of the 18th…
Thomas Pogge wins Gregory Kavka Prize
Professor Thomas Pogge, from the ANU Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, has been awarded the Gregory Kavka Prize. Professor Pogge's paper, "Are We Violating the Human Rights of the World’s Poor?,” published in Yale Human Rights and Development Law Journal in 2011, won the Political…
Location no issue for user-friendly piano
The world’s most advanced remote education keyboard that allows performers to collaborate from any geographical location will be showcased today at The Australian National University. The ANU School of Music will be combining its state-of-the-art video conferencing equipment with the Yamaha…
Greenaway's adult take on The Little Mermaid
An adult interpretation of the classic fairy-tale The Little Mermaid from British director Peter Greenaway opens tonight. Mr Greenaway, director of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover and The Pillow Book, has collaborated with Istvan Horkay and Irma de Vries to produce a series of Seven…