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Myanmar academics learn new research methods to help country’s development
Academics from Myanmar say a two-week short course in social and demographic research methods at ANU has given them new skills to help their country develop. The 12 members of Yangon University visited in May and will apply their new knowledge to fields ranging from population sampling to water…
Beyond Borders launches in Alice Springs
The story of the Purple House and the vital access it provides to health services for remote Aboriginal communities returns to the central desert when Patrick Tjungurrayi: Beyond Borders launches in Alice Springs on Saturday. Beyond Borders, edited by ANU researcher Dr John Carty, is about the…
HRC welcomes new director
English Literature Professor Will Christie has joined ANU as Director of the Humanities Research Centre (HRC). A specialist in Romantic period literature, before joining ANU Professor Christie worked at the University of Sydney, where he was also Pro-Dean of Research in the Faculty of Arts and…
A historic side of human rights
Two ANU students say studying a history of human rights has complemented and broadened the context of their degrees. Erin Priestly and Jess Urwin, both already studying international relations, took up the human rights program when it was introduced in 2014. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of…
Feeling the pain and joys of commuting
Long hours commuting to and from work can generate fear, distrust and depression and can change the way people interact with their families and work colleagues, a new ANU study has found. However, the study also found commuting on public transport can be a positive social experience and give…
Portuguese language on the rise
With around 230 million native speakers worldwide, the official language of eight countries, and co-official or heritage language in six territories, Portuguese is the world’s sixth-most spoken language and third-most widely spoken European one. What’s more, use of Portuguese is growing online –…
New horizons through ANU-Taiwan student exchange agreement
The chance to study in Taipei, one of northeast Asia’s most dynamic cities, has opened up after ANU signed a deal with the National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA). The five-year deal begins this academic year, was signed by CASS Dean Professor Toni Makkai, and formalised during an April…