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Weird, brat and childless cat ladies: a guide to the language of the US presidential campaign so far
Written by Associate Professor Amanda LaugesenIf a week is a long time in politics, the last month or so in US politics has packed in enough events for an entire year.Former president Donald Trump selected J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential candidate; President Joe Biden’s poor performance in a…
Dr Rosalind Dubs Cello Finds New Home
Imagine you’re in the depths of studying Australian Public Law for end-of-semester exams, when you receive the news that you’ve been awarded not only a bursary but a new instrument. Second-year Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student Chloe Law can tell you just how it felt. “I…
Resource Launched to Help Teach Australia’s Indigenous Archaeological History
Congratulations to Associate Professor Duncan Wright and academic Dave Johnston from the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology on the launch of Teaching Ancient Australia, a resource designed to help all teachers of Australia’s Indigenous archaeological history.Launched at the annual History…
Middle East and Central Asia Futurescapes Academic Network (MECAFAN)
Launch Event Details Wednesday, 4 September, 4-6 PMCAIS Lecture Theatre Room 1.15127 Ellery Crescent, Canberra 2601Register via this link: https://cais.cass.anu.edu.au/events/launch-middle-east-and-central-asia-futurescapes-academic-network-mecafan The Middle East and Central Asia…
What caused the UK race riots?
Article by Dr Simon Copland.It is not an understatement to say that parts of the United Kingdom are collapsing.Over the past fortnight, racist mobs have rioted across England. The events began after a 17 year-old boy committed a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift dance class in the town of Southport,…
School of Music Love Supreme Grant Recipient Announced
Congratulations to Ronan Apcar who is the recipient of the ANU School of Music 2024 Love Supreme Grant.Established to provide a fellowship opportunity to a recent graduate with a demonstrated track record in music excellence and achievement, the $25,000 prize supports the recipient to embark on a…
Professor Ann McGrath AM Appointed to National Museum of Australia Council
Distinguished History Professor, Ann McGrath AM has been appointed as a member of the National Museum of Australia Council for a three-year term. Professor Clare Wright OAM has been announced as the new Chair of the Council, alongside new members Professor Megan Davis and Ms. Janine Freeman.…