Research stories
New demographic model helps identify superdiversity
Australia is a step closer to identifying super-diverse local communities, with ANU scholars having developed a cross-cutting demographic model that mines Australian Census data and provides a foundation for future studies on social cohesion and program rollout within increasingly complex,…
Come in Spinner: two-up’s unusual language explained
Why is the wooden paddle used to toss the coins in two-up called a kip? Why should you be on the lookout for illegal nobs, jacks, and greys? Why is the person who runs the two-up game called the boxer? What can you expect if you meet a cockatoo or a nit-keeper? These are just of a…
Bushfires disproportionately impact Indigenous Australians
First Nations Australians suffered worse impacts from the Black Summer bushfires due to inappropriate planning and unsuitable interventions by authorities during the crisis, researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) argue. The researchers have published a report…
200,000 kids exposed to serious levels of parental gambling
Almost 200,000 Australian children are exposed to moderate or serious levels of risky gambling by a parent each year, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). The study is the first to report the number of families and children exposed to risky parental…
Winning entry of Australia's richest furniture design prize is The Dream
The Head of the Furniture Workshop at the ANU School of Art & Design has been named winner of Australia’s richest furniture design prize. Ashley Eriksmoen scooped $20,000 in cash and a two-week residency program at JamFactory after winning the 2022 Australian Furniture Design Award, presented…
Why language could be crucial in the lead-up to election day
From "Manchurian candidate" accusations to talk of "wedge politics", Australians are already being served up a taste of the dramatic language that characterises political campaigns. Language has always played a big part in Australian politics and this year's federal election will be no different,…
Prestigious position for leading First Nations scholar
A leading First Nations multidisciplinary artist and scholar from The Australian National University (ANU) has been awarded the Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Chair of Australian Studies at Harvard University for the 2023-2024 academic year. Professor Brenda L Croft, who is based in the Centre…