Find out about the latest news, announcements and stories about science and medicine at ANU.

Fires burning on mountain range by the sea.

Wildfires and threats in the sights: Microfocussing system set to transform infrared detectors

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting environmental hotspots, such as bushfires or military threats, by harnessing the focusing power of meta-optical systems.

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Tuesday, 28 Nov 2017

Nine ANU students have been selected for the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships for 2018.

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Tuesday, 28 Nov 2017
  • Research story

If you want to teach someone how to catch a bus, build them a balloon rocket. This is what Vanessa de Kauwe has discovered in her PhD.

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Tuesday, 28 Nov 2017
  • Research story

Astronomers at ANU have created the most detailed radio image of nearby dwarf galaxy revealing secrets of how it formed and how it is likely to evolve.

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Monday, 27 Nov 2017
  • News

The awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams that allow the University to operate as one of the world's best universities.

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Wednesday, 22 Nov 2017
  • Student blog

Georgia put her global health and development knowledge to the test as a youth delegate at the APEC Summit in Vietnam.

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Monday, 20 Nov 2017
  • Research story

A new study involving ANU and international collaborators has found plants release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere through respiration than expected.

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Friday, 17 Nov 2017
  • News

Two ANU scientists have been recognised as future research superstars with early-career awards from the Australian Academy of Science.

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Friday, 17 Nov 2017
  • News

The achievements of the School on its 50th anniversary are being celebrated throughout November 2017.

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Thursday, 16 Nov 2017

Graduates from ANU have been ranked Australia’s most employable graduates and are listed among the world’s most sought after employees.

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