Research stories
New ANU research explodes quota myth in politics
New research from Australian National University researchers Dr Katrine Beauregard and Dr Marija Taflaga provides unique insights into the effectiveness and limitations of party level quotes for improving women’s presentation in politics. A new study by Dr Katrine Beauregard and Dr Marija Taflaga…
Domestic violence goes unrecognised in faith communities
Australians who are frequently involved in religion and who identify as religious are less likely to acknowledge domestic violence is an issue within their faith community, despite acknowledging it as a national issue, a new study has found. Led by researchers at The…
Prehistoric mums cared for kids better than we thought
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed the death rate of babies in ancient societies is not a reflection of poor healthcare, disease and other factors, but instead is an indication of the number of babies born in that era. The findings shed new light on the…
Fear of COVID-19 infection at all-time high
More Australians than ever think they will be infected with COVID-19, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) has found. The survey of almost 3,500 adults found two-in-five Australians think they are likely or very likely to contract COVID-19 in the next six months.…
Long-lived Hong Kong offers insights for the rest of the world for achieving a longer life
Researchers including Dr Vladimir Canudas-Romo from the ANU School of Demography have published new findings in The Lancet, revealing reasons for the long-life residents of Hong Kong enjoy, and offering valuable lessons for developed and developing populations around the world. A…
New research offers insights into how we see the world from the perspective of others
Role taking is putting oneself in the shoes of another and seeing the world from their perspective. New research from ANU sociologist Dr Jenny Davis and Dr Tony Love from the University of Kentucky reveals insights into the racial differences in role-taking accuracy between women and shows how…
Data trust down but Aussies still check in during pandemic
Australians are less trusting of how governments and companies use their private data following almost two years of using check-in apps during the COVID-19 pandemic. New analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows people's trust in major institutions to maintain data…