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New ANU Population Lab to empower cross-sector planning for Australia’s future
As Australia's population continues to evolve—with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies contributing to an ageing society—planning for the future has never been more critical. In response, The Australian National University (ANU) has launched The Population Lab (Poplab), a…
Sir William Dobell Chair and Fellows for 2025 announced
In 2023 the Centre for Art History and Art Theory in the ANU School of Art & Design established a new fellowship scheme to increase the impact of the Dobell endowment to support the research of art historians and curators at all stages of their careers. Each year one position known as the Sir…
The Project Making Sign Language Cinema More Accessible
Sign language cinema has been booming in recent years. More films and series in sign language have now been released since 2010 than in the century of film history before it. There have never been more Deaf and signing actors, directors and writers working in the film industry. But there are still…
Tall poppies will continue to grow: scientific achievers recognised
Early-career researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have been acknowledged with ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for research ranging from the exploration of more sustainable chemical manufacturing to improving doctor-patient communication. Dr Eliezer Estrecho, Dr Jamie…
Research is for Everyone
Celebrating the incredible 2024 ANU Student Research Conference In a lofty space, naturally framed by timber beams – better known as the Kambri Superfloor, a cohort of intelligent and passionate students at the Australian National University came together to present their coursework research…
‘We must do more’: Non-Indigenous businesses struggling to boost Indigenous staff numbers
Indigenous-owned businesses in Australia employ Indigenous staff at a rate 12 times higher than non-Indigenous-owned businesses, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found. According to lead researcher Dr Christian Eva, the findings demonstrate that non-Indigenous-…
Aussies above 50 are living longer, while younger people are suffering
Australians under 50 are experiencing stagnating life expectancy while older cohorts, especially men, are living longer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The study examined longevity trends and patterns in six English-speaking countries (Australia,…