Research stories
Online showcase seeks to give new life to old objects
For many years, objects relating to pioneering archaeology and anthropology research have been collecting dust in boxes on campus. Objects such as the “Whitlam Shields”, donated to the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology by former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in November 1980, Tikopian…
Aussies more hesitant to receive their COVID booster
Less than half of all double-vaccinated Australians aged 18 and over have had their COVID-19 booster shot, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. A survey of more than 3,400 adults, conducted in January 2022, found just over four-in-10 Australians (41.5 per…
Flippers and flutes: how music helps us talk to dolphins
The universal language of music could serve as a gateway to communicate with dolphins and possibly open doors to learn more about the naturally curious creatures, according to researchers from the ANU School of Music. An ANU-led experiment conducted in Port Stephens, New South Wales aboard…
Confidence in Government plunges to new low during COVID-19
Satisfaction with the direction of the country and confidence in the Federal Government has plummeted, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) has found. The study, examining the views of more than 3,400 adults, found that in January 2022 a little more than three-in-10…
Calls to empower patients and reduce diagnostic error
If Jen didn't fight to convince her doctors something was seriously wrong with her, there could have been fatal consequences. In 2017, she had a large segment of her bowel removed during life-saving emergency surgery, after experiencing waves of crippling abdominal pain and severe nausea…
Game on: Researching and composing for video games
An ANU School of Music PhD candidate who is researching audio and gaming is also the composer and sound designer for a promising new video game. For his PhD research, Thomas Connell is investigating how sound design and audio communication affect players' experiences of a game. “So one of…
It’s time to rethink how we view Salafism
A new book by ANU researcher Dr Raihan Ismail takes a new look at Salafism, offering a fresh perspective and dispelling certain misconceptions. Salafism is a revivalist movement in Islam that calls for an end to corruption and a return to authenticity. Though its emergence can be traced back for…