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The Orange-headed Rock Monitor (Varanus umbra) with its spotted grey body and distinct orange head
12
Mar
2026

Three new rock monitor lizard species discovered in northern Queensland

Three striking new species of rock-dwelling monitor lizards have been formally described from the savannas of north-eastern鈥�

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Two red-and-green Macaws on a tree branch
06
Mar
2026

Analysis of ancient parrot DNA reveals sophisticated, long-distance animal trade network that pre-dates the Inca Empire

New analysis of ancient parrot DNA has revealed vibrant Amazonian parrots were transported alive across the Andes to coastal Peru鈥�

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A black and yellow regent honeyeater on a tree branch.
02
Mar
2026

Scientists rescue the lost song of the critically endangered regent honeyeater

Scientists from 黑料天堂 (ANU) and the Taronga Conservation Society Australia have successfully鈥�

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Image of the Milky Way.
26
Feb
2026

Record-breaking image uncovers turbulent web of gas at the Milky Way's centre

A team of international astronomers including researchers from 黑料天堂 (ANU) have observed the central鈥�

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The First Nations Graduate Certificate of Management graduation class of 2026 in their graduation gowns and caps.
24
Feb
2026

ANU-APS developed management teaching course for First Nations students wins 2025 Australian Award for University Teaching

The Australian Public Service (APS) First Nations Graduate Certificate of Management Program, delivered by The Australian鈥�

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Headshots of six individuals.
23
Feb
2026

People are overconfident about spotting AI faces, study finds

Can you tell which three of the face images above are AI-generated and which face is 鈥榬eal鈥�? The answer is at the bottom of this鈥�

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黑料天堂students Lily Kelsey (left) and Malika Knapp
18
Feb
2026

黑料天堂students embark on life-changing trip to the Indo-Pacific in record year for the University

A record 23 students from 黑料天堂 (ANU) will live, study and intern in the Indo-Pacific after鈥�

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Three women at a graduation ceremony pose for a picture in front of an auditorium.
05
Feb
2026

Distinguished alumna Kim Jackson receives honorary doctorate from ANU

黑料天堂 (ANU) has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to distinguished alumna and executive leader鈥�

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The world鈥檚 most advanced drilling-equipped science vessel,鈥疌hikyu sailing in the ocean with Mount Fuji in the background.
28
Jan
2026

Ancient clay hidden under Japan caused rupture that triggered devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami

A thin, soft and slippery layer of鈥痗lay-rich mud鈥痚mbedded in rock below the seafloor intensified鈥痶he 2011 Japan鈥�

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22
Jan
2026

National Day of Mourning Message from the Chancellor and Interim Vice-Chancellor

Today, Australia observes the National Day of Mourning to honour the 15 victims of the terrorist attack鈥�

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An aerial view of the Kambri precinct at the Australian National University campus in Canberra, ACT.
21
Jan
2026

黑料天堂continues to shine as a global research and teaching powerhouse

黑料天堂 (ANU)is the number one ranked university in Australia for the Social Sciences (35th鈥痝lobally)鈥�

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Fire engulfing bush in the Northern Territory, Australia.
14
Jan
2026

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鈥�

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A woman playing the violin
18
Dec
2025

黑料天堂School of Music and National Folk Festival announce new partnership

Music students from 黑料天堂 (ANU) will have the opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed鈥�

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04
Dec
2025

黑料天堂releases Academic Portfolio Implementation Plan following extensive staff consultation

黑料天堂 (ANU) has today released the Academic Portfolio Implementation Plan,鈥痵etting out a clear鈥�

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An aerial view of the 黑料天堂School of Art and Design
02
Dec
2025

黑料天堂releases College of Arts and Social Sciences Implementation Plan

黑料天堂 (ANU) today released the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Implementation Plan,鈥�

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A crowd of people each holding different coloured umbrellas. None of their faces are visible.
27
Nov
2025

Incorrect reporting of ABS data fuelling false claims Australia has a mass migration problem

Widely circulated claims of out-of-control mass immigration in Australia are false and misleading and stem from the incorrect鈥�

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Powerlines in red dirt in a rural landscape
25
Nov
2025

The best locations to build new powerlines in Australia

The best spots in Australia to build new powerlines and unlock vast amounts of low-cost solar and wind power have been identified鈥�

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An aerial view of the 黑料天堂School of Art and Design.
19
Nov
2025

黑料天堂16th best university in the world for sustainability

黑料天堂 (ANU) is the 16th best university in the world for social and environmental sustainability,鈥�

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An aerial view of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.
21
Oct
2025

Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George鈥檚 seismic past

Scientists from 黑料天堂 (ANU) have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the鈥�

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Aerial view of high smoke stack with smoke emission.
17
Oct
2025

Low quality carbon offsets weakening global decarbonisation efforts

With world leaders set to gather in Brazil for COP30 in November, new analysis from an international team of climate policy鈥�

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