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Young ethicists delve deeper into the issues of moral dilemmas
Should there be any boundaries for an artist while exploring an idea? Should we allow billions of dollars to be spent on space exploration when we are unsure that it will bring benefits to human society? Should behaviour in schools that makes one uncomfortable be reported? Are there boundaries to…
Sacred sites and ancient trackways of the Murray Islands in the Torres Strait
A new Australian Research Council project led by the ANU is investigating ritual sites that have been an important part of Miriam Mer culture for many hundreds of years. The Murray Island group is made up of three islands. The community today lives on Mer, the main island and the home and burial…
ANU HC Coombs Fellows return to campus following disruptions
Shining a spotlight on the representation of Aboriginal histories, Tasmanian artist, writer and curator Dr Julie Gough, a Trawlwoolway woman, draws on her Aboriginal ancestry and her family's experiences as Tasmanian Aboriginal people to highlight untold and…
CASS Researcher Dr Catherine Frieman awarded Future Fellowship
Associate Professor Dr Catherine Frieman from the School of Archaeology and Anthropology is the recipient of the prestigious four-year Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council and has received $1,057,210 in funding.Dr Frieman has been awarded the fellowship for her project ‘…
Dr Gemma King awarded grant for ‘Signs on Screen: Language, Culture and Power in Sign Language Cinema’
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences would like to congratulate Dr Gemma King from the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics who has received a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for her project, ‘Signs on Screen: Language,…
New vision for Classical Studies at ANU connects ancient past with contemporary Australia
What are the duties of a good citizen? How should we remember problematic individuals? Can humans and machines co-exist? How do we cope with grief and loss? These are just some of the fundamental questions that individuals, communities, and governments grapple with on a daily basis. They will…
Congratulations to HDR student finalists from the 3MT Competition College Final 2022
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences is proud to have one HDR student finalist in the 3MT Competition College Final 2022. The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is an international competition for research students to showcase their research succinctly and quickly. Students have to talk about what…