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Australia and Latin America, closer than ever
Latin America is a lot more to Australians than a popular tourist destination. A new book is bringing together views on Australian and Latin American relations on a range of topics that tie these regions together, including aid, economic and trade ties, culture and education. Australia and Latin…
An artwork to help heal
Marzena Wasikowska, a PhD candidate at the ANU School of Art, has successfully delivered a very special artwork to the Canberra Hospital. Last year, senior students from the School were invited to submit an expression of interest for a challenging commission for the Isolation Ward at the hospital…
ANUpoll examines what it means to be Australian
A new poll on national identity from ANU has found Australians believe speaking English and respect for political institutions and laws are the most important factors in being Australian. Being born in the country was the least important factor. The latest ANUpoll found overwhelming support for…
Humanities and social sciences in global top 25 in latest subject rankings
Seven disciplines in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences have been ranked in the top 25 in the world according to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. ANU was ranked in the top 10 in the world, and number 1 in Australia for politics and international studies (7), history (9…
Springbank Island archaeologists find Aboriginal artefacts
An archaeological dig in the heart of the National Capital has found a larger than expected number of artefacts left behind by Aboriginal communities. The Australian National University (ANU) in partnership with Canberra Archaeological Society ran the dig on Springbank Island in Lake Burley…
On a mission to give young people a voice
A second year International Relations student at ANU is on a mission to better engage our politicians over the needs of younger Australians in cities and rural communities. Jordan Kerr, founder of Youth Link Australia, organised last week's National Youth Conference which was held on campus, with…
Artist’s story represents broader issues in Indigenous health
Part biography, part art history, a new book celebrating the life and art of influential Indigenous artist Patrick Tjungurrayi is helping to raise money and the profile of Indigenous health issues.Launched on Thursday, Patrick Tjungurrayi: Beyond Borders focuses on Patrick’s story and his…