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Significant drop in Australians who will get COVID jab
There has been a substantial increase in COVID-19 vaccine resistance and hesitancy among Australians, according to new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU). The survey of more than 3,500 Australians is the only longitudinal study available tracking individuals from…
Pandemic response sees confidence in government soar
Australians' confidence in government and political leaders has skyrocketed over the last 12 months on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis shows. The Australian National University (ANU) survey of almost 3,500 adults found confidence in the Federal Government had jumped from…
CASS alumna Patricia Piccinini debuts Skywhalepapa
By Evana Ho Pioneering artist and CASS alumna Patricia Piccinini has debuted the companion to her famous Skywhale. The mammoth work, a hot air balloon commissioned to celebrate the centenary of Canberra, aroused delight and astonishment worldwide when it was unveiled in 2013. Now, the mammoried…
Distinguished CASS alumni recognised in Australia Day Honours
Five distinguished alumni of the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences have been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours for their long-running contributions to the nation. The CASS alumni honoured span a cross-section of private industry, public service, and academia. Dr Jill…
ANU academics to lead top Australian studies institute
Two academics from The Australian National University (ANU) have been named co-directors of a leading centre for the study of Australian society and culture, based in the United Kingdom. Professor Martin Thomas and Dr Béatrice Bijon will take on the role at the Menzies Australia Institute at King'…
Hear, read, watch Gamilaraay Voices
By Evana Ho A trio of ANU linguists, in collaboration with the Winanga-Li Aboriginal and Family Centre, have developed a set of resources for students at the Australian National University to support their learning of the Gamilaraay language and culture. The resources, which are…
Schools score solid marks for pandemic learning changes
The vast majority of Australians are satisfied with how educational institutions adapted learning and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. Study co-author, Professor Nicholas Biddle, said the study tracked more than 3,000…