Research stories
Is AI conscious or just very good at sounding human?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can now hold conversations that feel remarkably human. Professor Colin Klein says that feeling reveals more about us than it does about the machines.This article was originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Yasmin ManningAsk an AI chatbot how it is…
How William is making sense of the census
This student-developed platform opens up Australia’s census data so we can better understand the story of our nation.This article was originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Katelyn CzubaraFor most university students, spare time is hard to come by. But William Gledhill, a third-year…
Poor communication in hospitals is putting Australians at risk. Researchers are fighting back
The ANU Institute for Communication in Health Care is on a mission to improve the safety and quality of patient care in hospital contexts. This article was originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Luis Perez The fine line between life and death in a hospital can hinge on a few…
Can we separate the music from the musician?
What do we owe the artists we can’t stop listening to?This article was originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Cecilia Millar-RakisitsEvery few years, debate around Michael Jackson resurfaces. With the release of the Michael biopic and Netflix’s Michael Jackson: The Verdict, so too does…
Verses of reconciliation: Elfie Shiosaki’s poetry is helping Australia heal
Noongar and Yawuru scholar Elfie Shiosaki sees poetry as a technology for peace and truth-telling. Originally published on ANU Reporter. By Luis Perez Family means everything to Associate Professor Elfie Shiosaki. Her own family has been held together by unconditional love and…
James Smithies helped digitise the Royal Family’s archives. Now, he’s bringing that expertise to ANU
From working for Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II to leading the newly created ANU HASS Digital Research Hub, Professor James Smithies is on a mission to provide other academics with the digital research capability they need to thrive. Originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by…
Dating apps transformed relationships. Regulation is still catching up
75% of Australians who use dating apps have experienced some kind of harassment or abuse in digital dating contexts. New ANU research is helping shape the conversation around who should be held accountable. Originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Cecilia Millar-Rakisits Whether…