College of Arts & Social Sciences
International Agents Online Training (Mandarin) title
International Online Agents Training (Mandarin)
Join us for an exclusive online webinar tailored for international agents in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan. This session will provide in-depth insights into the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, empowering agents in the Mandarin-speaking market to effectively promote its programs to prospective international students in Greater China region.
The secret lives of brown snakes: how a university vet supports wildlife research title
Written by Phillis Zeng.
It’s peak snake season between September and April each year.
Among the species inhabiting the region, brown snakes are the most commonly found in Canberra – exceptionally well adapted to urban ecosystems – and highly feared and maligned due to their proximity to us.
Yet their lives remain a mystery.
CASS study finds strong link between place, language and wellbeing for First Nations communities title
The combination of languages spoken in a given place, known as language ecology, matters for the wellbeing of Indigenous language speakers, according to a new study from the Australian National University (ANU).
This article was originally published in ANU Research.
Webinars for Future Students: Explore the ANU Bachelor of Arts title
Webinars for Future Students: Explore the ANU Bachelor of Arts
📅Wednesday, 02 April, 2025
⏰6-6:45pm
📍Online
This exclusive online webinar is for Year 11–12 students interested in studying our Bachelor of Arts program!
Don't miss this chance to hear from current students and staff, to get all your questions answered!
The erosion of hope and the federal election title
Australians are increasingly pessimistic about the future and life satisfaction has dropped to its lowest level since COVID-19 lockdowns, according to the ANU 2025 Election Monitoring Survey Series.
While official economic indicators such as low unemployment and declining inflation suggest relative stability, findings from January and February this year show, over one-third of Australians report financial stress.
Music: Music Production title
Unlock your inner music producer in just one hour! Join our dynamic Music Production workshop and jumpstart your journey into the world of beats and melodies. In this power packed session, you'll learn the basics of digital audio workstations, simple recording techniques, and easy mixing tips. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity.
Music: Singer/Songwriter title
This workshop is for anyone interested in songwriting. You will learn the basics of song structure, melody, and lyrics while using your voice to explore musical ideas. Through guided exercises, you will practice crafting melodies and writing lyrics that express your ideas and emotions. No prior experience is required—just bring your voice, creativity, and, if you have one, your guitar!
The ANU Classics Museum is viewing the past with new eyes title
Written by Hannah Dixon.
When Georgia Pike-Rowney was a student, she was granted permission to handle an ancient Roman dish.
It came from the collection housed by the Classics Museum at The Australian National University (ANU).
‘Double disadvantage’: women with foreign accents seen as less employable title
Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).
The research found men aren’t impacted in the same way.
To better understand language discrimination in the Australian context, ANU researchers ran an experiment in which 153 listeners rated speakers’ employability.
Illuminating the cosmos: ANU students light up Mount Stromlo title
Written by Erika McGown.
Darkness is falling over Mount Stromlo and astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker is bathed in a celestial glow.
Students from the ANU School of Art and Design are projecting their work onto the historic telescopes at Mount Stromlo Observatory as part of this year’s Enlighten Festival.