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More mysterious jars of the dead unearthed in Laos
ANU archaeologists have discovered 15 new sites in Laos containing more than one hundred 1000-year-old massive stone jars possibly used for the dead. The jars of Laos are one of archaeology's enduring mysteries. Experts believe they were related to disposal of the dead, but nothing is known about…
Migrants leaving regional Australia at record levels
More new migrants are leaving regional areas for major cities than they were 30 years ago, according to new research from ANU School of Demography.Researchers say the findings are a clear indication Australia’s migration policy aimed at attracting skilled migrants to regional areas is failing.…
From not pulling punches to hitting the high notes
From boxing champions to artists, archaeologists to pop stars, our alumni are achieving spectacular success in a wide variety of fields. Here is a snapshot of some high-achieving alumni from the College of Arts and Social Sciences. Congratulations to the following alumni for their impressive and…
CASS Teachers Awarded for Excellence
CASS academics made up almost half of the scholars recognised at the 2019 ANU Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Education. The College’s awardees were in the categories of Teaching Excellence, Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, and Excellence in Tutoring or Demonstrating. ANU…
Students improving Australia-international understanding, one Arabic debate at a time
Four students of Arabic at The Australian National University have showcased their language skills on the international stage by representing ANU at the 5th International Universities Debating Championship in Doha, Qatar.Alia Huberman, Conor Sproule, Campbell Starky and James Turner won four of…
ANU sociologist's new book examines social mechanisms of self-harming
Content warning: Discussions of self-harm and mental health Almost a quarter of Australian youth have self-harmed at least once in their life, a 2010 survey in the Medical Journal of Australia estimated1. This behaviour reflects a reaction to social expectations such as family pressures to be…
Traffic island breaks era of silence in Indigenous history
In a first for the ACT, an unobtrusive traffic island in the Canberra suburb of Griffith has been granted heritage status based on its importance for the region's Indigenous history. The area, known as the Red Hill Campsite, bordered by Flinders Way, Durville Crescent and Hayes Crescent, has been…