ANU partners with AI safety company Anthropic to strengthen its AI research and teaching
ANU is one of four research institutions across Australia to partner with AI giant Anthropic under its AI for Science program to advance AI research…
ANU computing expert receives prestigious Australian Academy of Science honorific award
A talented ANU computing expert has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for advancing AI.
ANU continues to shine as a global research and teaching powerhouse
ANU saw a rise in rankings across four subjects for 2026 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, continuing to position…
Water cycle instability drove global water-related disasters in 2025
Ongoing shifts in the global water cycle amplified floods, droughts and heat extremes in 2025, according to a new report involving an international…
AI has entered the chat
ANU researchers are investigating how people use AI in their personal lives.
Engineering the best solution: standout research projects from ANU showcase 2025
ANU engineering researchers and students showed off the creative ideas and practical solutions from their Capstone, internship, and research projects…
The best locations to build new powerlines in Australia
The ANU researchers highlight how to accelerate Australia's path to net zero.
New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry
Heavy industries can achieve 24/7 renewable power through the smart use of solar and battery storage, according to a new study from The Australian…
Tropical spiders build giant doppelgängers to survive
The extraordinary anti-predator strategy of two tiny, orb-weaving spider species has been uncovered by scientists from The Australian National…
Innovation and collaboration take centre stage at ANU College of Systems and Society Showcase
Innovative ideas, high-quality research and tech-driven solutions were on display at the College Showcase for Semester 2, 2025.
New Dean appointed to lead the ANU College of Systems and Society
Professor Aaron Quigley has been appointed the new Dean of the ANU College of Systems and Society.
Teaching and research quality shine in ANU World University Rankings
ANU has retained its 73rd position on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, remaining in fourth place nationally.
Politicians are pushing AI as a quick fix to Australia’s housing crisis. They’re risking another Robodebt
Presenting AI as a quick fix for Australia’s housing shortage might be tempting, but it risks distracting from deeper systemic issues such as labour…
From code to care: ANU research on AI is changing lives
Dr Chirath Hettiarachchi is harnessing artificial intelligence to help people living with diabetes and depression. And he’s only just getting started.
How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia,…
$18 million in federal funding to turbocharge ANU research
Congratulations to Associate Professor Katharine Turner (MSI), Dr Mat Langford (MSI), and Dr Ben Scheele (FSES) who have received funding in the…
What’s stopping ACT homes from going all-electric? New ANU-ActewAGL partnership set to find why
Thanks to support from ActewAGL, ANU researchers are set to understand what’s holding ACT residents back from fully electrifying their homes – and…
Colonisation cleared 95% of these woodlands – Indigenous cultural burning is bringing it back
New research details the results of a Indigenous-led cultural burning program in critically endangered woodlands in New South Wales. It shows how…