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D&I practitioners connect to share ideas and strengthen inclusion networks
5 Nov 2025
Diversity and inclusion practitioners from across sectors gathered at ANU to exchange ideas, explore new approaches to inclusion, and strengthen relationships in their networks.
White elephant? Hardly – Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas
22 Oct 2025
ANU engineering experts discuss the latest on Snowy 2.0, and why cost overruns don’t reflect the real value of the pumped hydro project.
Innovation and collaboration take centre stage at ANU College of Systems and Society Showcase
22 Oct 2025
Innovative ideas, high-quality research and tech-driven solutions were on display at the College Showcase for Semester 2, 2025.
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Sea^2 = Play^2 + Me^2
31 Jul 2025
Join us for a public lecture from Jordan Pitt, ANU alumn, applied mathematician, and Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy and Services and Applied Mathematician at the University of Sydney.
ANU Disaster Solutions Update 2025: Of droughts and flooding rains - policy for prevention.
11 Sep 2025
The University’s flagship event bringing together experts across disciplines to develop and communicate transformative solutions to disasters as we face increasing risk from climate change.
Engineering project showcase
21 Oct 2025
Join us to discover the real-world, innovative projects ANU engineering students are working on to make a positive impact on society through engineering design.