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Celebrating extraordinary people, research, learning and campus life at The Australian National University. CRICOS provider 00120C. TEQSA PRV12002.
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ANU has placed 30th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.🌍🙌. The rankings measures universities’ performance across key indicators - including international research collaboration, employment outcomes and sustainability. Read more 🔽
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Today, Professor Brian Schmidt announced he will step down as @VC_ANU at the end of this year. He is excited to spend 2023 working to achieve our shared goals, before returning to @StromloANU to research & teach as a professor of astronomy. 📺
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A standing ovation from the audience as we say goodbye to President Zelenskyy following a truly special address and Q&A. Thank you to everyone who attended in person or watched online. #UnisWithUKR
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We’re excited to announce that Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell will be the University’s next Vice-Chancellor. “Genevieve is a compelling and compassionate leader, with a deep understanding of the University’s distinctive mission,” ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop said.
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ANU Vice-Chancellor @cosmicpinot was honoured to confer a Bachelor of Arts degree on Ian Mathews yesterday. Mr Mathews, 88, began studying his degree after retiring in 1988. "On behalf of our community, congratulations." .
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Congratulations #ANUExpert @Lisa_J_Whop who has received $1.5m @nhmrc funding to continue her work to eliminate cervical cancer among Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women. Read more about her work to increase cervical screening via self-collection:
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Emeritus Professor Brij Lal overnight. An incredible scholar & champion for democracy in his home nation Fiji, Brij represented the very best of ANU. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones & friends. Vale Brij.
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Semester 2 is about to begin and we want to remind everyone that masks are required indoors at ANU. Wearing a mask is a simple and effective way to protect yourself and others. Thank you for helping to keep our campus safe.
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From tomorrow, ANU will give eligible students & staff a personal supply of rapid antigen tests & P2/N95 masks. 🧪😷. We know these items can be costly & hard to find & we want to make sure our community has access to them. Learn more:
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It’s the Tillies' world - we're just living in it. ⚽💛. After a monumental year for women's soccer, we are proud to announce 'Matilda' as the ANU Word of the Year 2023. Click to read more! 📸: Tiffany Williams/@FootballAUS.
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We are honoured to invite the ANU community to a special address by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President Zelenskyy will speak live via video link from Ukraine to guests at Llewellyn Hall. 📅 Wednesday 3 August, 4.45-6pm .🎫
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To celebrate #InternationalDogDay we'd like to introduce you to Zorro. Zorro works with #ANUExpert Nicole Gill in the Difficult Bird Research Group to identify potential nesting & roosting habitats for the elusive Tasmanian masked owl. 🦉. He's a very good boy! 🐶. #DogsWithJobs
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Congratulations to @cosmicpinot, the only Nobel Laureate to head an Australian university, for receiving the 2023 AFR Education Lifetime Achievement Award! 👏👏. The accolade recognises his singular contribution to research and higher education.
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Our very own @VC_ANU, Brian Schmidt, has been appointed as the next Chair of @GroupOfEight. 👏. “I look forward to working . to ensure our universities continue to deliver major benefits for all Australians.”. Congratulations @cosmicpinot!.
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Today @HelenCSullivan steps into her new role as Dean of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. Professor Sullivan is one of the world's leading political scientists and was most recently Director at @ANUCrawford. Welcome Professor Sullivan!
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Professor Emily Banks AM has been honoured by the Australian Medical Association for her research on the dangers posed by e-cigarettes. The @ama_media Gold Medal is the highest honour bestowed by the medical body. Congratulations Professor Banks! 👏. 📖
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It's an honour to welcome President Zelenskyy to address our community. We are grateful to him for sharing time & thoughts with Australia's national university & students across the country. Share photos & messages of solidarity using #UnisWithUKR.
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Thanks to the many volunteers from across the ANU community who are putting together packs of food & other essential items for our students who are currently under enhanced stay at home orders in their residences 🙌🙏. #Covid19ACT
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We can't think of a better legacy for @VC_ANU than renaming the university's most majestic body of water in his honour. From 1 April, Sullivans Creek will be renamed after @cosmicpinot. Introducing Schmidt's Creek! 🎉🎈 . And in other news, happy April Fool's Day. 😉
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Good luck to ANU graduate @KateGrarock, who is putting her survival skills to the test in the @SBS series Alone. 📺. Kate is a past Superstar of STEM, and her PhD examined how we can protect native wildlife from invasive species. @ANUAlumni @scienceANU.
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Congratulations to #ANUExpert @MartinAnne139 on being appointed Professor in the Practice of Indigenous Advancement. "Anne is a true leader at ANU, in Indigenous communities and both nationally and internationally," says @VC_ANU. 📖
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Being vulnerable & not knowing is important during the educational journey, says Gamilaraay woman @karlie_moon_ , reflecting on her path from dropping out of school at 13 to graduating with a #ouranu Masters in Astronomy and Astrophysics 🚀🎓👏.#anugrandgrad
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Congratulations to @karlie_moon_ and @KrystalDeNapoli on winning the People's Choice Award at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards! 👏🌌. Read an extract of their book Astronomy: Sky Country here:.
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Learning the 'Wednesday dance' certainly wasn't part of the 2022 plan for @VC_ANU. 🕺. But @cosmicpinot and @HonJulieBishop are very grateful for everything the ANU community has achieved this year, and are looking forward to 2023. Happy holiday season to all!
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ANU BELOW ZERO 🌏🌲. Today we're the first university in Australia to commit to reducing greenhouse emissions to below zero by 2030. "As the national university, we must show leadership in driving a societal transformation to address climate change.".
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Congratulations to Professor Lisa Kewley who has been appointed as Director of the @CenterForAstro 👏 . Professor Kewley is world leader in astronomy & astrophysics and a champion for gender equality in science 👩🔬🌌 . 📖
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We're pleased to welcome @DrSJaishankar to deliver the JG Crawford Oration 2021. Dr Jaishankar will provide India's perspective on 🇮🇳-🇦🇺 relations & the Indo-Pacific. He will also be in conversation with @HonJulieBishop. Register to join us online:
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Congratulations to three scholars from the ANU community - @yasmin_poole, Lauren Skinner & Madeleine McGregor - who have been awarded 2022 @rhodes_trust Scholarships to study at @UniofOxford. 🥳👏🎉. Learn more about what they'll study below 👇
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Congratulations to our #FutureFellows2021! 👏🥳. #ANUExperts Nicholas White, Meghan Miller, Seth Lazar, Lia Kent, Natasha Fijn, Marcus Doherty & Bina D'Costa have received a total of more than $6.7m in funding for projects under the 2021 @arc_gov_au Future Fellowships scheme.
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Graduates from ANU have been ranked Australia's most employable graduates and are listed among the world's most sought after employees. ANU was ranked 21 in the world, up 11 places on 2015 and up one place on 2016.
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Let them make cake! 🎂. Today @anuearthscience students took part in the annual Bake Your PhD competition. The budding bakers whipped up cakes & other treats inspired by their thesis topics. 🧵1/2
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Congratulations to our alumna @mdavisqlder, a Cobble Cobble woman from the Barrungam Nation, who has been appointed Chair of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous People. 👏👏 .
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A big shout out to our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander colleagues from @ANUPopHealth & Professor Peter Yu, who alongside AUSMAT with the Commonwealth, are doing some great work out on the frontlines in Western NSW to assist with the ramped up vaccine rollout. 👏💉🙏
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“If you take one piece of advice from me, it's to think about the world you are in & how you want to change it,” says @VC_ANU. "You’ll never know if it will be a big or a small change until after it happens.". Congratulations class of COVID, you did us proud👏 #ANUGrandGraduation
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You're joining one of the finest universities not just in Australia, but in the world, @TurnbullMalcolm tells the ANU community in his 2021 Commencement Address. Be restlessly curious & keep asking questions🤔. A good lesson for life is if you don't ask, you don't get, he says.
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And last but not least a huge congrats to our top shelf University Librarian Roxanne Missingham who has been awarded a medal in the Order of Australia for her service to library & information sciences 📸Jamila Toderas
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Congratulations Professor Brown! 👏.
Congratulations to Prof. Alex Brown, who was today confirmed as the first Indigenous scientist to join @CSIRO's board. Prof. Brown’s research has helped create enduring health outcomes in Aboriginal communities across Australia: @ANUmedia @PressClubAust
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Our community is mourning the loss of one of Australia’s most influential & respected climate scientists, Emeritus Professor Will Steffen. He leaves behind a lasting legacy at ANU, as former Director of @ANUFennerSchool & the ANU Climate Institute. 📖
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A visionary teacher, mentor & leader, #ANUExpert Katerina Teaiwa has been named the 2021 Australian University Teacher of the Year for her outstanding contribution to Pacific studies in Australia & globally. Congratulations @KTeaiwa. 👏🥳. 📖 #AAUT
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Congratulations to @ozgravityguru, who has been awarded the Blaise Pascal Medal in Physics by the European Academy of Sciences! 👏. Distinguished Professor Scott has been honoured for her groundbreaking work in gravitational wave science. 📖
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Congratulations to our leading social scientists elected as Fellows of @AcadSocSci. 🎉👏. #ANUExperts Heather Booth, Wayan Arka, Boyd Hunter, Kalpana Ram & Lyn Parker have been recognised for their work in demography, linguistics, economic history & anthropology.
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As a university that serves the entire nation, ANU is delighted to open a Perth office!. Our new home in the west will be a base for Chancellor @HonJulieBishop, support partnerships with @minderoo & @telethonkids & the work of @ANUEnergyChange exploring green energy solutions.
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Congratulations to #ANUexpert Professor @BinaDCosta who has won the J Ann Tickner Award from the International Studies Association. The award recognises Professor D’Costa for her bravery, pushing the boundaries of international relations & deep commitment to service 👏
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Congratulations to @thaliyanage, whose fascinating Three Minute Thesis scored her second place at the 2021 Asia-Pacific #3MT Final! 👏🥳. Tharika is on a quest to solve a billion-year-old mystery: who makes cheilanthanes?. 📺 📖
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Duckling season has officially begun on campus!.
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Walkley-winning journalist @samanthamaiden will deliver the Susan Ryan Oration on International Women's Day. The event is named in honour of the late Susan Ryan, one of the University's greatest pioneers for equality. ⏰ 8 March, 6-7.30pm.🎫 #IWD2022
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Check out this teaser of the largest ever selfie seen from space! 🛰️🤳. Thanks to our community for putting on their best space faces for #SatelliteSelfie. Stay tuned for release of the full image, coming soon! . #scienceweek #whereyouarefestival #risecanberra
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We’ve had incredible interest in President Zelenskyy’s special address. Audiences across Australia will be able to livestream the address via this link: 🗓️Wed, 3 August at 4.45pm AEST. Use hashtag #UnisWithUKR to share photos and messages of solidarity.
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We were very proud to host two aspiring young scientists at @JCSMR this week. Best friends Zara and Mila (aged eight and nine) have been making and selling earrings to support @Quinn_Lab's brain cancer research, and have raised more than $12,000!. #IWD2023 #IWD
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Happy Pi Day! . ANU Vice-Chancellor @cosmicpinot celebrated the international day of π by whipping up a raspberry pie with homegrown berries. 👨🍳 🥧. Want to try it at home? Here's his recipe: #PiDay2023 #PiDay
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Congratulations to #ANUExperts Lyndon Ormond-Parker and Virginia Marshall, who have received @arc_gov_au Discovery Indigenous grants to fund important new research projects. 👏🥳🎉
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Congratulations to @dr_akmorrison and @SiMingMan1 on receiving #PMPrizes for Science! 👏. "Adele and Si Ming are undertaking research that is improving our lives and our planet every day – they are scientific rock stars," @VC_ANU says. 📖
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Did you know ANU's first permanent building has a nuclear bunker?. University House is about it to undergo a major renovation ahead of its 70th anniversary. Learn more about its hidden treasures.
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Congratulations to our #ANUExperts who have received @arc_gov_au Future Fellowships. 👏 . @NitscheLab, @CJFrieman, Sean Hodgman, @alangamlen, @DanielWANoble & Daoyi Dong were awarded a total of $5m to fund their work in areas of national significance. 📖
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Major gains (& grains) from plant-inspired tech! 🌾💧. Researchers from ANU & CSIRO have been awarded more than $1 million to develop technology that harvests valuable resources from wastewater, helping to sustain & grow Australia's agri-food sector. 📖
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A very big congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Chancellor & Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Awards. 👏🎉✨ . We’re proud to recognise academic & professional staff who have gone above & beyond the call of duty in their workplaces. 📖
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🥳Congratulations to our 2021 @eurekaprizes finalists. 👏. #ANUExperts Niraj Lal, Lindell Bromham & Xia Hua have been shortlisted in the awards, which are known as the "Oscars of Australian science". 📖:
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There may be a few clouds & a little rain in Canberra today☔️ But we're still set to partayyy! 🥳🎉. Events for our 75th birthday are still on! 🙌 . If you're thinking of joining us, check out details below 👇.
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We would like to wish everyone a wintry welcome to semester 2! 🧣❄️. Even on the chilliest days, the ANU campus looks pretty stunning, don't you think?
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflected on the heroism & atrocities of war at an address to Australian students hosted by ANU. @ZelenskyyUa urged young people to use social media to help fight disinformation about the invasion. 📖 #UnisWithUKR
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📷 @_capitalgirl.・・・.You could not have asked for a more perfect morning for a balloon flight across Canberra. Yes it was freezing (-6oC), but the sun, the lake and the fog made for stunning views. Thanks @balloonaloftcanberra for a great flight. …
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📷 @missy_clover.・・・.Tip to de-stress the exam and assignment season is to walk around the campus and enjoy this breathtaking view that autumn has to offer.
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The Australian National University (ANU) has reaffirmed its place as Australia’s top univer…
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To celebrate #IWD2022, we're showcasing #ANUExperts who are helping to build a brighter tomorrow. ☀️🌏. @FarkhondaAkbar is researching diplomacy and peace settlement negotiations. 🧵1/2 @ANUBellSchool @ANUasiapacific
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Congratulations to our five #ANUExperts who received @nhmrc grants: Emily Banks, Thomas Preiss, Yuerui Lu, Ehsan Kheradpezhouh & Mark Polizzotto. 👏. Learn more about their research here:
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Whether you're flocking to the beach, taking flight to a far-flung destination or nesting and resting at home, we wish you a happy festive season. 🏖️✈️🏡. Have a fun, safe and restorative break and thank you so much for being a part of the ANU community in 2022! 🦆
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"We salute your courage, resilience and strength - this is a remarkable day for you, never forget this feeling of achievement.". Chancellor @HonJulieBishop congratulates the class of 2020 celebrating #ANUGrandGraduation today! 👏👏👏
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Congratulations to #ANUExperts Susan Scott, Si Ming Man, Yuerui Lu and Richard Hartley who have received awards from @Science_Academy for their stellar contributions to science. 👏. The 2023 honorific awards celebrate the achievements of the country’s leading minds.
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Graduation is back 🎓🎉👏. More than 2,000 graduates will this week attend the University's first in-person graduation ceremonies since 2019. ANU VC @cosmicpinot congratulated all graduates on reaching the end of their studies. 📖
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Congratulations to @SarahKachovich and @hydroholgate on being named #SuperstarsofSTEM by @ScienceAU! 👏 . We are thrilled to see these two brilliant scientists recognised for their contributions to their fields. 📖
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The Maori expression "Mana wāhine" means "women of strength". Join @jacindaardern, @HonJulieBishop, @RenaOwen and @Bronte_Campbell for an inspiring discussion about leadership. ANU is proud to support this @NZAustralia event. 📆 10 August.🎟️
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We are delighted to share the news that @ParryBronwyn has been appointed as dean of @ANUcass. Professor Parry is an exceptional global health & social medicine researcher & will also be taking up the role of University Lead for Social Impact. 📖
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Today we're cheering on @thaliyanage, who is competing at the Asia-Pacific Three Minute Thesis Final. She'll be winning over hearts & minds with her research to solve a billion-year-old molecule mystery. Tune in here at 2pm: #3MT. Good luck Tharika! 👏👏
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