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The death of inclusive AI? Dr Thao Phan discusses Trump’s fight against diversity
Amid President Trump's crusade against DEI, tech companies are reneging on promises to address bias in AI. This article was originally published in ANU Reporter by Luis Perez. In less than three years, ChatGPT has become the oracle of modern life. Some users like to whisper…
Can ancient pottery hold the clues to a food-resilient future?
In 2050, humanity will grapple with the unprecedented challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people against a backdrop of dwindling resources and climate unrest. While there are no silver bullets in sight, ANU archaeologist Mathieu Leclerc is searching for sustainable solutions where few are—the…
CASS Graduation February 2025
The February 2025 College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) graduation ceremony was a moment of pride and achievement for the incredible graduates. As they crossed the stage, their hard work, resilience, and dedication were on full display, marking the culmination of years of study and…
‘I was rattled by it all’: Daniel Bartholomaeus on becoming ACT Young Australian of the Year
Written by Erika McGown. Daniel Bartholomaeus sat with his hands pressed tightly over his mouth, his eyes wide with disbelief, sheer shock and excitement radiating. He had just heard his name announced as the 2025 ACT Young Australian of the Year. Minutes before, Daniel had sat in the…
Why bad posh English accents still rule Hollywood, from Nosferatu to Gladiator II
Written by Dr Gemma King. In two of the biggest films released this summer, Gladiator II and Nosferatu, most actors seem to be speaking like they’re in a Shakespeare play – even though their characters are based in Ancient Rome and 1830s Germany. Where does this false British accent come from?…
A place to call home
Written by Elaine Obran. There’s something special that lives between the roof and the floor – a sacred realm, where memories are made, meals consumed and laughter moves from room to room. A home. For Joshua Shaw, the leafy, low-slung town of Wagga Wagga was his world growing up. “My…
‘I don’t hold a hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some of the best (or worst)
Written by Professor Frank Bongiorno. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a gaffe as a “blunder, an instance of clumsy stupidity, a ‘faux pas’.” It evokes a sense of triviality rather than high seriousness. If one’s clumsiness results in the outbreak of war, it would not usually be…