Research stories
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 Luis…
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…
A beacon of hope: Katie Sutton is illuminating the past and future of LGBTIQ+ history
Katie Sutton is bringing to life the overlooked histories of queer, gender-diverse and neurodivergent people. Originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Luis Perez. Growing up as a neuroqueer kid in regional Victoria was not always easy for Associate Professor Katie Sutton (…
Growing up queer then and now – how has Australia changed?
Sociologist Mary Lou Rasmussen explores how two generations of queer Australians built a sense of belonging in a country that did not always make room for them. Originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Luis Perez. After a fiery and lengthy public debate, same-sex marriage became…
‘Business as usual’ won’t help Australians fully recover from natural disasters
Disaster management protocols can’t thrive if affected communities don’t have a seat at the table. This story was originally published on ANU Reporter by Luis Perez Only four months into 2026, Australia is already grappling with the unrelenting impacts of climate change. The year…
Pop concerts aren’t always safe for our ears. This researcher has a solution
The way we enjoy music can be unsafe and cause irreversible hearing damage. Dr Jos Mulder is leading the charge to prevent it. Article originally published on ANU Reporter. By Luis Perez “Come, Mr DJ, won’t you turn the music up?” When Barbadian superstar Rihanna released Pon de…
This game-inspired innovation is empowering collaboration across Australia
The research-backed initiative Cobeo is helping make teamwork the dream work. Originally published on ANU Reporter. Written by Luis Perez Dice, cards and tokens usually belong on the kitchen table on game night. But what if they could also be used to help improve collaboration in the…