Research stories
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…
New ANU Population Lab to empower cross-sector planning for Australia’s future
As Australia's population continues to evolve—with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies contributing to an ageing society—planning for the future has never been more critical. In response, The Australian National University (ANU) has launched The Population Lab (Poplab), a…
Research is for Everyone
Celebrating the incredible 2024 ANU Student Research Conference In a lofty space, naturally framed by timber beams – better known as the Kambri Superfloor, a cohort of intelligent and passionate students at the Australian National University came together to present their coursework research…