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ANU is a research-intensive university of global standing specialising in discovery and public policy. Our research priorities address the challenges facing Australia and the world.

ANU scientists develop new technique to purify wastewater with sunlight
09
Mar
Chemists can rapidly purify wastewater with sunlight »
ANU Physicists design a device inspired by sonic screwdriver
08
Mar
Physicists design a device inspired by sonic screwdriver »
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There is only one ANU. With outstanding research-led education, we consistently rank amongst the great universities of the world.

Westpac scholarship recipients Abi Rajkumar, Alina Rizvi, Olivia Pursey and Hanif Patel. Image: Sayan De.
09
Mar
Seven ANU students awarded Westpac scholarship to study in Asia  »
Details of one of the scrolls by Michal Glikson on display at the ANU School of Art and Design Main Gallery until Saturday 11 March.
09
Mar
Nomadic journey inspires ANU artist »

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10
Mar
ANU and business leaders to boost collaboration »
Some of Australia's top business leaders joined executives from The Australian National University (ANU) on Friday as part of a major plan to bolster collaboration and research between the University and Australian industry. The inaugural meeting of the ANU Business and...
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ANU research and education is housed in our seven academic colleges.

ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences »
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ANU College of Business & Economics »
ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science »
ANU College of Law »
ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment »
ANU College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences »
National Centre for Indigenous Studies »

News from the VC

Welcome to 'News from the VC'. Here you'll find my news, views and important University information.

From left to right - Ms Robin Hughes AO (Pro-Chancellor), the Vice-Chancellor and Professor Sharon Friel at a morning tea to celebrate International Women's Day
08
Mar
Message from the Vice-Chancellor on International Women's Day  »
Professor Schmidt assisting with the service of a chanchito at the Union Court PopUp village announcement. Photo by Stuart Hay, ANU.
07
Mar
VC’s Update – Union Court, a new international agreement and more  »

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Our campus is alive with public debates, forums, lectures, music, theatre, film and art. Experience ANU is your guide to what's on at ANU.

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Prof. Amr Hamzawy. Photo by Khalid Almasoud
14
Mar
Legalising Authoritarianism in Egypt »
Photo of Ralph Slatyer and Ralph Slatyer medal
15
Mar
Ralph Slatyer medal presentation and public lecture: Mark Westoby »
Étienne-Louis Boullée, Cénotaphe de Newton (1784). Représentation de nuit avec un effet de jour à l'intérieur. Image courtesy of Bibliothèque nationale de France)
28
Mar
Utopia 500 »

Experience ANU

Our campus is alive with public debates, forums, lectures, music, theatre, film and art. Experience ANU is your guide to what's on at ANU.

More events »

Prof. Amr Hamzawy. Photo by Khalid Almasoud
14
Mar
Legalising Authoritarianism in Egypt »
Photo of Ralph Slatyer and Ralph Slatyer medal
15
Mar
Ralph Slatyer medal presentation and public lecture: Mark Westoby »
Étienne-Louis Boullée, Cénotaphe de Newton (1784). Représentation de nuit avec un effet de jour à l'intérieur. Image courtesy of Bibliothèque nationale de France)
28
Mar
Utopia 500 »

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