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The Bachelor of Arts at ANU is one of the most popular and flexible degrees.
Why study Honours in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at ANU
Whether you want to build a deeper understanding of a subject you are passionate about, want to stand out more to employers, or see yourself pursuing a future in research, studying Honours at ANU offers wonderful opportunities to take yourself further. “Honours is a fantastic opportunity…
Investing in early fire detection could save $8 billion
Early bushfire detection could save the Australian economy $8.2 billion over the next 30 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU). The research, led by the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods, examined how much money would be saved between…
How do we answer the big questions of 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to ask difficult questions about the economy, our health and the value of life itself. Pandemic Ethics, a new book by Dr Ben Bramble from the ANU School of Philosophy shows us how a philosophy can help us to make sense of these questions and find the best answers…
Watch on demand: CASS – ANU Virtual Open Week sessions
In light of COVID-19 restrictions on in-person events, this year’s The Australian National University Open Day went virtual and extended across the week of 22-28 August. Australia’s #1 university showcased its offerings for 2021, with the ANU College of Arts and Sciences running nearly 60…
Indigenous education strategy failing remote communities
A policy where remote Indigenous students board 'off country' to advance education opportunities is having the reverse effect, a major new report warns. The report, the first of its kind and led by Dr Marnie O'Bryan and Dr William Fogarty from the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (…
Worry increases, distancing decreases with COVID second wave
Victoria's COVID-19 second-wave outbreak and related lockdown has seen a spike in anxiety and worry among Australians everywhere, but particularly in Victoria, new data from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. The latest survey forms part of the ANU Centre for Social Research…
A traveler, a writer, broadcaster and a dad: A Father’s Day Tribute
By Andrea Morris, Head of Advancement, College of Arts and the Social Sciences Richard Fidler, BA ’86 For many Australians, Richard Fidler is a familiar name and voice. His national radio show Conversations with Richard Fidler has been on ABC Radio for over ten years. The…