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Vast majority of Australians want COVID-19 boosters
More than seven-in-10 vaccinated Australians say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when it is recommended to them, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. The survey of more than 3,400 people, the largest longitudinal study on the pandemic…
New ANU research explodes quota myth in politics
New research from Australian National University researchers Dr Katrine Beauregard and Dr Marija Taflaga provides unique insights into the effectiveness and limitations of party level quotes for improving women’s presentation in politics. A new study by Dr Katrine Beauregard and Dr Marija Taflaga…
ANU International Relations/Law student Yasmin Poole named Rhodes Scholar
An ANU student who has established herself as one of the leading voices of her generation, Yasmin Poole has been named a Rhodes Australia-at-Large Scholar. Each year, a select few are awarded the remarkable opportunity of a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. They are chosen…
2021 CASS Awards for Excellence in Education
2021 proved to be another turbulent year in which our educators continued to demonstrate their ability to adapt to digital learning, while simultaneously introducing innovative means to keep students engaged and focused. The CASS community would like to thank our colleagues who support and inspire…
Domestic violence goes unrecognised in faith communities
Australians who are frequently involved in religion and who identify as religious are less likely to acknowledge domestic violence is an issue within their faith community, despite acknowledging it as a national issue, a new study has found. Led by researchers at The…
Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor Annual Awards recognise achievement and commitment of College staff
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor Annual Awards were held in late November highlighting the outstanding contribution and commitment to developing and maintaining a vibrant campus environment, with several staff from the College of Arts and Social Science (CASS) being recognised. Vice-…
Prehistoric mums cared for kids better than we thought
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed the death rate of babies in ancient societies is not a reflection of poor healthcare, disease and other factors, but instead is an indication of the number of babies born in that era. The findings shed new light on the…