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It’s time to rethink how we view Salafism
A new book by ANU researcher Dr Raihan Ismail takes a new look at Salafism, offering a fresh perspective and dispelling certain misconceptions. Salafism is a revivalist movement in Islam that calls for an end to corruption and a return to authenticity. Though its emergence can be traced back for…
Startup founder, volunteer: recipient of prestigious student prize
There is something special about prizes and awards that recognise and foster civic-mindedness. They are a nod to what it means to be part of a community: To help, receive help, and work alongside people to better other individuals and society as a whole. “This is an award for the community I was…
The rich history of the Australian honours system
The first detailed history of the Australian honours system reveals key debates that have characterised the institution for decades and highlights long-standing contests about who is recognised and why. Gender balance, diversity, the use of titles, and recognition for paid versus voluntary…
Australians are living longer from lockdowns
Pandemic restrictions have led to longer life expectancy for Australians, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found. A silver lining to seemingly endless days in lockdown is that Australians' life expectancy jumped in 2020. Instead of the expected average…
Swamp soundtrack brings Murrumbidgee to life online
A wetland on the Murrumbidgee River has been brought to life in a whole new way, thanks to an interactive website showcasing its unique inhabitants. The Sound of Water is a collaboration between researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), Charles Sturt University and the…
Golden moment for ANU jewellery artist
When Ghanaian-Australian hip-hop star Genesis Owusu swept the recent Aria awards, he wasn't the only one with reason to celebrate, it was also a big night for Canberra jewellery maker Jonathon Zalakos. Zalakos, a student at the ANU School of Art & Design, is the artist behind Owusu…
Jessica Urwin wins First Nations History Award
PhD Candidate in the ANU School of History Jessica Urwin has been recognised with the History Council of NSW First Nations History Award for her outstanding essay ‘Take it back to Sydney.’ In 1998, the Commonwealth Government announced that it intended to build a radioactive waste facility in…