College of Arts & Social Sciences
Rare archival photographs commemorate a pivotal moment of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) history title
Written by Erika McGown.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a collection of archival photographs is an entire library of memories.
Fifty years ago, a group of Japanese researchers – known as the Torres Strait Kenkyūkai – travelled to Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), visiting every island community. It was a time of political uncertainties – Papua New Guinea declared independence from Australia in 1975, and negotiating the border between the two countries greatly affected the people of Zenadth Kes.
Australia should stand up for our feta and prosecco in trade talks with the EU title
Written by Hazel Moir and John Power.
Trade Minister Don Farrell has confirmed Australia and the European Union will restart negotiations for a free trade agreement immediately. Two years ago, Australia walked away over a disappointing market access offer for our beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters.
Menopause Matters Symposium title
Written by Sally Eales.
To coincide with the International Day of Action for Women's Health, the Menopause Matters Symposium - Towards a greater understanding of menopause in academia was held at the ANU on 27 May in the RSSS auditorium. Designed to tackle one of the workplace's most overlooked equity issues, the event, funded by the Gender Institute, brought together academics, clinicians, advocates and policy makers to illuminate the critical need for menopause awareness in professional environments.
Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US – now again under threat title
Written by Gemma King, Samuel Martin, and Sofya Gollan.
In March 1988, students of the world’s only Deaf university started a revolution that made national news. Now, the first film to document this historic uprising is screening on Apple TV+.
At the same time, American universities are grappling with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s war on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Flexible Double Masters title
The Flexible Double Masters (FDM) degree at ANU offers students the opportunity to design a powerful two-year program by combining two ANU master’s degrees. Students can choose from an approved list of diverse programs across disciplines such as history, anthropology, social research, criminology, digital humanities, Pacific development, management, and diplomacy. This highly adaptable structure allows students to tailor their studies to match their interests, expertise, and career ambitions.
Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now title
Russia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month.
Gabriel Fuchina title
Gabriel Fuchina didn’t expect one elective to change the course of his degree—but it did.
Commencing Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) at ANU, a single course in international relations sparked a shift that led him to expand his studies through the flexible double degree (FDD) program.
“The most rewarding aspect of my FDD is the flexibility to learn about different parts of the world from so many different angles.”
How storytelling through photos is challenging Australia’s migration narrative title
In a photo taken by Frank, a young man from Vanuatu, four children walk hand in hand down a country road on their way to school in a village near Port Vila—some of them barefoot, some without school uniforms, and only one carrying a school bag.
Frank said the father of the four schoolkids had gone overseas as a temporary migrant worker but later ‘absconded’.