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Should we tax the rich? Research says yes
Imagine a world where billionaires pay their fair share of taxes.While this utopian vision may seem far-fetched, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) suggests governments have a legitimate reason to ramp up taxes on the super-rich.Starting from July 1, more than 11 million…
Help on the way for young people experiencing gambling harm in the ACT
There will soon be more help for young people in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) who are at risk of gambling harm, thanks to a new project led by The Australian National University (ANU) Centre for Gambling Research. With more young people being introduced to gambling online …
ANU Shines at International Arabic Debating Championship
This year the only Australian team to compete for the 7th International Universities Arabic Debating Championship (IUADC) title at the biggest Arabic debate event in the world was attended by The Australian National University (ANU). The team placed fourth in the non-native category and 40th…
Will French voters move to the right?
The results of the 2024 European Parliament election have drawn attention to an apparent move to the right among voters across several European nations. Parties such as the Alternative for Germany and France’s National Rally, formally the National Front, received an increase in margins of support.…
It takes a village: why resettling refugees should be a community effort
Written by Associate Professor Sally BakerIn the next year, Australia’s refugee intake will exceed one million people resettled since the end of the Second World War.In a country of only 26 million people, that is an extraordinary story — especially when we think about the many generations of…
Dr Mary Dahm wins inaugural ACT Health CHARM Rising Stars Award
Congratulations to Dr Mary Dahm, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Communication in Health Care (ICH) at ANU, who has been awarded the ACT Health CHARM Rising Stars Award for Consumer Engagement Research.Presented by Minister For Health Rachel Stephen-Smith during The Canberra…
Farewelling the Furnace
With a continued commitment to environmentally conscious practices, the ANU School of Art & Design Glass Workshop’s gas-fired furnace was decommissioned at a celebratory event on Thursday 30 May.Lovingly known as Roxanne, the furnace has been a central part of teaching and learning within the…