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ANU expert: Pandemic mismanagement to be Trump’s downfall

An Australian National University (ANU) expert has predicted Donald Trump’s pandemic mismanagement will cost him the election, as voting in the United States comes to a close today, 3 November.

ANU experts: bushfire recommendations must be implemented

Several ANU academics have endorsed the final report from the Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements and its recommendations for better bushfire preparation and recovery, but noted its success lies within its...

Canberra women miss out in Federal Budget

The much anticipated 2020-21 Federal Budget was released last night, and while praised for its high spending, it has been criticised for its lack of focus on women.

ANU, Optus join forces for bushfire detection

The Australian National University (ANU) has joined forces with telecommunications giant Optus to develop a bushfire detection system that could detect bushfires early and put them out “within minutes”, with a pilot...

smartvote launched to inform ACT voters

A new online platform that helps undecided voters align their views with candidates in their electorate has been launched in the lead up to the 2020 ACT Election.

ANU explains why we believe fake news

Australian National University researchers have released their findings behind why fake news and conspiracy theories can be hard to decipher.

ACT university graduates highly employable

Over 90% of students graduating from Canberra universities are in full-time work within three years of completing their studies.

Experts call for pandemic policies to be made permanent

Experts from The Australian National University (ANU) are calling for many of the 156 government policy measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic to stay long term.   A new report from the ANU analyses...

Survey looks at health impacts of 2020 on pregnant women

The impact of the summer bushfires and COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies will be determined by a four-part survey being conducted by The Australian National University (ANU).

ANU School of Music connecting with Canberrans

The Australian National University’s School of Music has established a brand-new community advisory board, with a line-up of respected and diverse members to connect with Canberrans.

ANU supercomputer looking for drug to deter COVID-19

The Australian National University (ANU) is leading the way for COVID-19 research using Australia’s fastest supercomputer, Gadi, based in Canberra.

Research to assist koala recovery after fire

Koalas have been thrust into the spotlight recently following the devastation of the Black Summer bushfires and reports they may become extinct in NSW by 2050.

Human noise down 50% globally during lockdown, study shows

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have caused a 50% reduction in seismic noise globally.

Visa changes discourage potential international students

Recent visa changes may benefit international students currently studying in Australia but may discourage those looking to start their studies here in the near future.

Universities pause plans for returning international students

The University of Canberra (UC) and the Australian National University (ANU) have postponed their plans to bring a charter flight of international students to the ACT.

Map shines light on pandemic in the Pacific

A collaboration between the Australian National University and its Australian Pacific Security College (APSC) has developed an interactive map tracking COVID-19 responses and statistics through the Pacific.

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