Research stories
Why studying India’s roads matters for Australia’s international relations
As one of Australia’s key trading partners and regional allies, India’s rise as a global economic powerhouse remains a topic of much debate. ANU historian Aditya Balasubramanian is hoping to contribute to this discussion by conducting the first-ever study of post-colonial roadbuilding in the South…
Defying gravity: Elise Stephenson is propelling gender equality into orbit
Dr Elise Stephenson is engineering a more equal future on Earth and in outer space. Some people are born knowing their purpose in life. It took Dr Elise Stephenson a few plot twists to find hers. She had always grappled with the slightly clichéd advice about following one’s passions.…
Young Aussies satisfied with direction of country amid voter power shift
Despite cost-of-living pressures and sky-rocketing house prices disproportionately impacting Australia’s youth, two-in-three young Aussies, 67.1 per cent, say they are satisfied with the direction of the country, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). With Gen…
CASS researchers awarded over $4M in ARC Discovery Projects
15 researchers in the Australian National University (ANU) College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) have been awarded funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), securing a total of $4.27 million to help expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability. Investigating the…
Aussie social cohesion steady, but strained by cost-of-living pressures
Financial stress continues to impact Australians’ sense of belonging, but the country’s social cohesion has held strong over the past 12 months, according to a major study from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute. The 2024 Mapping Social…
Can America remain a superpower with its reputation under fire?
Although America’s public image may be slipping, ANU research shows its power and influence remains unrivalled. For now. From Hollywood blockbusters to the Super Bowl, the United States has always had a showstopping global presence. But what happens when the country’s ultimate export—…
One in six young Australians in carer role
More than 16 per cent of young adults in Australia are acting in a caring role for someone with a long-term health condition or chronic illness, according to a new survey from The Australian National University (ANU). The survey asked 16–17-year-olds from across the country about their caring…