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CASS receives delegation from Xi'an, China
Officials from the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University have met to discuss potential research projects. The delegation, from China’s north western ancient former capital of Xi'an, famed for its terracotta warriors, visited Canberra on 24 November. “We had…
CASS researchers showcase expertise at 2017 NTU Singapore symposium
Some of the best researchers in Australia and Singapore have presented their research on topics as varied as the language of happiness, humour, political power, and visualising data and heritage. They gathered at the annual ANU-Nanyang Technological University Research Symposium, hosted by NTU in…
Exhibition celebrates emerging ANU artists
More than 140 artworks created by graduating students of the ANU School of Art and Design will be on display from Friday 24 November until 3 December in one of Canberra's biggest annual art exhibitions. The Graduating Exhibition of 2017 will be held in the workshops of the 10 disciplines…
New agreement sees better collaboration on academic matters
A new Student Partnership Agreement between ANU Academic Board and the University's student organisations is expected to improve student ability to provide feedback on their university experience. The Student Partnership Agreement was signed on 20 November by the Chair of…
CASS scholars win $1.4m worth of ARC funding
Five scholars from the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences will share in more than $1.41 million worth of Australian Research Council funding. Their projects include Indigenous organisation management, motherhood and bereavement, and improving how groups operate. CASS Dean, Professor Rae…
Australian housing oversupplied by up to 164,000
Australia has an oversupply of up to 164,000 dwellings, including parts of the major cities, countering industry and government suggestions that Australia is suffering a housing shortage, a new study by The Australian National University (ANU) has found. The Regional Housing Supply and…
Scholars win top prize from Institute of Public Administration Australia
Two scholars of The Australian National University have won a major award from the Institute of Public Administration Australia for an essay based on their public policy research.Professor Darren Halpin and Emeritus Professor John Warhurst received the Sam Richardson Award for the most influential…