Science & Medicine at ANU
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Celebrate the International Year of Quantum with us.
@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Celebrate the International Year of Quantum with us.
@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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Congratulations to science writer @tabithacarvan.bsky.social for winning the prestigious UNSW Press Bragg Prize for Science Writing 2025 🎉
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Congratulations to science writer @tabithacarvan.bsky.social for winning the prestigious UNSW Press Bragg Prize for Science Writing 2025 🎉
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
The @ncig2013.bsky.social team are working with Indigenous communities on the ethical and respectful use of information held within DNA.
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The @ncig2013.bsky.social team are working with Indigenous communities on the ethical and respectful use of information held within DNA.
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Congratulations to Associate Professor Azure Hermes for winning the Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Congratulations to Associate Professor Azure Hermes for winning the Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
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Movie magic brings an emergency simulation to life as ANU medical students show off their acting skills.
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#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
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#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Movie magic brings an emergency simulation to life as ANU medical students show off their acting skills.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
Plant scientists Professor Graham Farquhar and Professor Susanne von Caemmerer transformed the world's understanding of photosynthesis, and now they have been jointly awarded the Royal Medal (Biological) from The Royal Society, at a ceremony in London.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Plant scientists Professor Graham Farquhar and Professor Susanne von Caemmerer transformed the world's understanding of photosynthesis, and now they have been jointly awarded the Royal Medal (Biological) from The Royal Society, at a ceremony in London.
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science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Siding Spring Observatory and the Warrumbungles sure know how to put on a show.
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
October 2, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Siding Spring Observatory and the Warrumbungles sure know how to put on a show.
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
The IARU Biodiversity on Campus Photo Contest 2025 is now open!
All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
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All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
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September 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The IARU Biodiversity on Campus Photo Contest 2025 is now open!
All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
sustainability.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
sustainability.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Congratulations to Sridivya Bhagavatula and Tirath Raj Dwivedi, @jcsmr.bsky.social PhD researchers, who were finalists in the CBIN Innovation ACT 2025 competition!
Their vaccine platform idea, called PepTalkers, is designed to improve the process of discovering new viral vaccine candidates.
Their vaccine platform idea, called PepTalkers, is designed to improve the process of discovering new viral vaccine candidates.
September 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Congratulations to Sridivya Bhagavatula and Tirath Raj Dwivedi, @jcsmr.bsky.social PhD researchers, who were finalists in the CBIN Innovation ACT 2025 competition!
Their vaccine platform idea, called PepTalkers, is designed to improve the process of discovering new viral vaccine candidates.
Their vaccine platform idea, called PepTalkers, is designed to improve the process of discovering new viral vaccine candidates.
The ANU Entrepreneurship Club proudly presents HackANU, a 24-hour hackathon competition.
Gather your team of 3-4 hackers to build a working prototype in just 24 hours using low-code and no-code tools.
More info: hackathon.anuec.org
Gather your team of 3-4 hackers to build a working prototype in just 24 hours using low-code and no-code tools.
More info: hackathon.anuec.org
September 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The ANU Entrepreneurship Club proudly presents HackANU, a 24-hour hackathon competition.
Gather your team of 3-4 hackers to build a working prototype in just 24 hours using low-code and no-code tools.
More info: hackathon.anuec.org
Gather your team of 3-4 hackers to build a working prototype in just 24 hours using low-code and no-code tools.
More info: hackathon.anuec.org
Next week is National Science Week and we have so many upcoming events at ANU!
From panel discussions with inpiring scientists, to science in the pub, to lab tours for students, there's something for everyone:
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
From panel discussions with inpiring scientists, to science in the pub, to lab tours for students, there's something for everyone:
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
August 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Next week is National Science Week and we have so many upcoming events at ANU!
From panel discussions with inpiring scientists, to science in the pub, to lab tours for students, there's something for everyone:
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
From panel discussions with inpiring scientists, to science in the pub, to lab tours for students, there's something for everyone:
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Congratulations to Dr Xin (Andy) Gao from @jcsmr.bsky.social, who has received a Branco Weiss fellowship to head to Monash University to investigate the fundamental rules governing the formation of T-cells in the immune system.
Read more: brancoweissfellowship.org/fellow/gao/
Read more: brancoweissfellowship.org/fellow/gao/
July 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Congratulations to Dr Xin (Andy) Gao from @jcsmr.bsky.social, who has received a Branco Weiss fellowship to head to Monash University to investigate the fundamental rules governing the formation of T-cells in the immune system.
Read more: brancoweissfellowship.org/fellow/gao/
Read more: brancoweissfellowship.org/fellow/gao/
Congratulations to Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths and Li Yusen from ANU who are among six astronomers to receive awards at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Astronomy Society in 2025.
Read more: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Read more: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
July 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Congratulations to Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths and Li Yusen from ANU who are among six astronomers to receive awards at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Astronomy Society in 2025.
Read more: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Read more: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Applications are now open for 2026 Westpac Scholars Research Fellowships valued at $400,000.
Apply today to receive flexible funding, leadership development and bespoke international experiences.
scholars.westpac.com.au/scholarships...
Apply today to receive flexible funding, leadership development and bespoke international experiences.
scholars.westpac.com.au/scholarships...
July 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Applications are now open for 2026 Westpac Scholars Research Fellowships valued at $400,000.
Apply today to receive flexible funding, leadership development and bespoke international experiences.
scholars.westpac.com.au/scholarships...
Apply today to receive flexible funding, leadership development and bespoke international experiences.
scholars.westpac.com.au/scholarships...
Speaker opportunity: are you a researcher in Canberra who'd love to chat about your work at the pub? 🥼🍻
Pint of Science Canberra is running an event during National Science Week, funded by Inspiring Australia ACT.
To submit an EOI, email event coordinator: larissa.fedunik@pintofscience.com.au
Pint of Science Canberra is running an event during National Science Week, funded by Inspiring Australia ACT.
To submit an EOI, email event coordinator: larissa.fedunik@pintofscience.com.au
June 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Speaker opportunity: are you a researcher in Canberra who'd love to chat about your work at the pub? 🥼🍻
Pint of Science Canberra is running an event during National Science Week, funded by Inspiring Australia ACT.
To submit an EOI, email event coordinator: larissa.fedunik@pintofscience.com.au
Pint of Science Canberra is running an event during National Science Week, funded by Inspiring Australia ACT.
To submit an EOI, email event coordinator: larissa.fedunik@pintofscience.com.au
Congratulations to Associate Professor Eduardo Trifoni from the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and InSpace, who was recently honoured with the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy 🌟
A/Prof Trifoni was awarded for his contributions to science and Australian-Italian relations.
A/Prof Trifoni was awarded for his contributions to science and Australian-Italian relations.
June 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Congratulations to Associate Professor Eduardo Trifoni from the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and InSpace, who was recently honoured with the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy 🌟
A/Prof Trifoni was awarded for his contributions to science and Australian-Italian relations.
A/Prof Trifoni was awarded for his contributions to science and Australian-Italian relations.
EOIs are open for the CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD)! iPhD is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges.
See the available ANU-CSIRO science and medical research projects here: science.anu.edu.au/study/resear...
See the available ANU-CSIRO science and medical research projects here: science.anu.edu.au/study/resear...
May 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
EOIs are open for the CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD)! iPhD is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges.
See the available ANU-CSIRO science and medical research projects here: science.anu.edu.au/study/resear...
See the available ANU-CSIRO science and medical research projects here: science.anu.edu.au/study/resear...
Today we celebrate 99 years of Sir David Attenborough! 🎂🍃
In 1996, Attenborough opened the Gould wing of the ANU Botany and Zoology building.
Happy birthday to this living legend, who has done so much to raise awareness about the value of science and the natural world!
📷: ANU Archives
In 1996, Attenborough opened the Gould wing of the ANU Botany and Zoology building.
Happy birthday to this living legend, who has done so much to raise awareness about the value of science and the natural world!
📷: ANU Archives
May 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Today we celebrate 99 years of Sir David Attenborough! 🎂🍃
In 1996, Attenborough opened the Gould wing of the ANU Botany and Zoology building.
Happy birthday to this living legend, who has done so much to raise awareness about the value of science and the natural world!
📷: ANU Archives
In 1996, Attenborough opened the Gould wing of the ANU Botany and Zoology building.
Happy birthday to this living legend, who has done so much to raise awareness about the value of science and the natural world!
📷: ANU Archives
Applications have been extended for the AINSE Winter School!
Calling all final-year undergraduate students - applications for AINSE’s online Winter School (running from 7th July 2025) have now been extended to 31st May 2025.
Details: www.ainse.edu.au/winter-school/
Calling all final-year undergraduate students - applications for AINSE’s online Winter School (running from 7th July 2025) have now been extended to 31st May 2025.
Details: www.ainse.edu.au/winter-school/
May 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Applications have been extended for the AINSE Winter School!
Calling all final-year undergraduate students - applications for AINSE’s online Winter School (running from 7th July 2025) have now been extended to 31st May 2025.
Details: www.ainse.edu.au/winter-school/
Calling all final-year undergraduate students - applications for AINSE’s online Winter School (running from 7th July 2025) have now been extended to 31st May 2025.
Details: www.ainse.edu.au/winter-school/
Pint of Science festival is back bringing research out of the lab and into pubs around the country!
Held from 19–21 May 2025, there will be three Canberra events at Smith's Alternative.
Come along and hear from local scientists, including our very own from ANU.
pintofscience.com.au/events/canbe...
Held from 19–21 May 2025, there will be three Canberra events at Smith's Alternative.
Come along and hear from local scientists, including our very own from ANU.
pintofscience.com.au/events/canbe...
April 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Pint of Science festival is back bringing research out of the lab and into pubs around the country!
Held from 19–21 May 2025, there will be three Canberra events at Smith's Alternative.
Come along and hear from local scientists, including our very own from ANU.
pintofscience.com.au/events/canbe...
Held from 19–21 May 2025, there will be three Canberra events at Smith's Alternative.
Come along and hear from local scientists, including our very own from ANU.
pintofscience.com.au/events/canbe...
Congratulations to our ANU scientists Distinguished Professor Yuri Kivshar, Professor Alison Rodger, Associate Professor Daniel Nobel and Dr Daria Smirnova for receiving honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science.
Read more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Read more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
April 8, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Congratulations to our ANU scientists Distinguished Professor Yuri Kivshar, Professor Alison Rodger, Associate Professor Daniel Nobel and Dr Daria Smirnova for receiving honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science.
Read more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Read more: www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...
Inspiring ACT is funding eight positions in the Science Comedy Program for researchers, scientists and post-graduate students.
The program begins on Monday 24 March, so get in quick!
Details: www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-come...
Fill out this form to join: forms.gle/pzCwSYcpYA5k....
The program begins on Monday 24 March, so get in quick!
Details: www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-come...
Fill out this form to join: forms.gle/pzCwSYcpYA5k....
March 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Inspiring ACT is funding eight positions in the Science Comedy Program for researchers, scientists and post-graduate students.
The program begins on Monday 24 March, so get in quick!
Details: www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-come...
Fill out this form to join: forms.gle/pzCwSYcpYA5k....
The program begins on Monday 24 March, so get in quick!
Details: www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-come...
Fill out this form to join: forms.gle/pzCwSYcpYA5k....
Enlighten is back in Canberra from 28 Feb to 10 March!
Be sure to check out the captivating Insectarium light installation, featuring ANU and CSIRO entomologists answering your creepy crawly questions.
Details: enlightencanberra.com/program/inse...
Be sure to check out the captivating Insectarium light installation, featuring ANU and CSIRO entomologists answering your creepy crawly questions.
Details: enlightencanberra.com/program/inse...
February 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Enlighten is back in Canberra from 28 Feb to 10 March!
Be sure to check out the captivating Insectarium light installation, featuring ANU and CSIRO entomologists answering your creepy crawly questions.
Details: enlightencanberra.com/program/inse...
Be sure to check out the captivating Insectarium light installation, featuring ANU and CSIRO entomologists answering your creepy crawly questions.
Details: enlightencanberra.com/program/inse...
Australian beekeepers, we’re asking for your help to gather information on your honey bee colonies 🐝
Read more about the Australian honey bee colony loss survey here: coloss.au
Read more about the Australian honey bee colony loss survey here: coloss.au
February 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Australian beekeepers, we’re asking for your help to gather information on your honey bee colonies 🐝
Read more about the Australian honey bee colony loss survey here: coloss.au
Read more about the Australian honey bee colony loss survey here: coloss.au
ANU Science and Medicine graduation is tomorrow!
Graduates, this is your reminder to collect your commemorative duck from Llewellyn Hall before your ceremony 🎓🦆
And don't forget to update your details to stay in touch with the ANU alumni community: engage.anu.edu.au/new-grads-up...
Graduates, this is your reminder to collect your commemorative duck from Llewellyn Hall before your ceremony 🎓🦆
And don't forget to update your details to stay in touch with the ANU alumni community: engage.anu.edu.au/new-grads-up...
February 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
ANU Science and Medicine graduation is tomorrow!
Graduates, this is your reminder to collect your commemorative duck from Llewellyn Hall before your ceremony 🎓🦆
And don't forget to update your details to stay in touch with the ANU alumni community: engage.anu.edu.au/new-grads-up...
Graduates, this is your reminder to collect your commemorative duck from Llewellyn Hall before your ceremony 🎓🦆
And don't forget to update your details to stay in touch with the ANU alumni community: engage.anu.edu.au/new-grads-up...