Research stories
Long live the king: why monarchy is still popular in the 21st century
Our love affair with monarchy has endured for millennia. ANU Professor Caillan Davenport explains the appeal of sole rulers. This article was originally published in ANU Reporter by Luis Perez. In a world where 700 million people live in extreme poverty, 43 countries still bow…
Global Humanities Institute on Inclusive Collaboration comes to ANU
Report by Professor Kylie Message-Jones, Director of the ANU Humanities Research Centre. The ANU Humanities Research Centre in partnership with the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Minnesota, the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, the University of California San Diego, the…
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…
Why studying India’s roads matters for Australia’s international relations
As one of Australia’s key trading partners and regional allies, India’s rise as a global economic powerhouse remains a topic of much debate. ANU historian Aditya Balasubramanian is hoping to contribute to this discussion by conducting the first-ever study of post-colonial roadbuilding in the South…
Defying gravity: Elise Stephenson is propelling gender equality into orbit
Dr Elise Stephenson is engineering a more equal future on Earth and in outer space. Some people are born knowing their purpose in life. It took Dr Elise Stephenson a few plot twists to find hers. She had always grappled with the slightly clichéd advice about following one’s passions.…
Young Aussies satisfied with direction of country amid voter power shift
Despite cost-of-living pressures and sky-rocketing house prices disproportionately impacting Australia’s youth, two-in-three young Aussies, 67.1 per cent, say they are satisfied with the direction of the country, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). With Gen…