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ANU Arts Law student wins emerging historians medal
An Australian National University student has won a major award from the NSW History Council for emerging young historians. Daniel McKay, who’s in his final year of a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Law (Hons) degree, received the Max Kelly Medal for an essay about Australians’ contribution…
School of Art honours alumnus Robert Foster through scholarship
The ANU School of Art has launched a new scholarship in the memory of its late alumnus, Canberra designer and artist Robert Foster. The scholarship, valued at $10,000, will be awarded each year to a student who completes their Honours studies through the Gold & Silversmithing workshop…
CASS researchers win more than $5M in ARC grants
Thirteen projects by College of Arts and Social Sciences scholars of disciplines ranging from archaeology to philosophy have won $5.1m in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC). Included in this research project success are two ARC Future Fellowships, seven Discovery Early Career…
Tracing American history through comic heroes
A historian from The Australian National University (ANU) has examined the history of American comics and how the pivotal works of popular culture have used medieval European characters to reflect modern American history. Dr Chris Bishop of the ANU School of Literature, Languages and…
Art school stars in design celebration
The ANU School of Art is again taking a starring role in Canberra’s annual celebration of design. The DESIGN Canberra Festival, supported by the School and the College of Arts and Social Sciences, features a bonanza of staff, students and alumni who will open their studios, showcase…
Arts student 2017 ACT Young Australian of the Year finalist
ANU Arts student Rachael Stevens has been named an ACT Young Australian of the Year finalist for 2017. At the age of 15, Ms Stevens was hospitalised and at risk of losing her life because of an eating disorder. After four hospitalisations for depression and anorexia…
Composer who has worked with Coldplay, Beyonce, Taylor Swift to visit ANU
A Grammy-nominated cellist/composer who has worked with artists from Norah Jones to Evanescence, will be sharing his knowledge with students at The Australian National University (ANU) School of Music during his visit to Canberra in October. Three-time Grammy nominated pianist, cellist and…