ANU has climbed three places to 29th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read more: quicklink.anu.edu.au/4ac4

Catch some amazing presentations at Pint of Science in Canberra next week. Tickets: pintofscience.com.au/events/canbe...

A new label-free nanoscale imaging technique has revealed intricate cellular behaviours previously invisible to conventional microscopes. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

“There’s a lot of systemic issues that encourage inequitable care, so even health professionals who are trying their hardest to be more weight inclusive in caring for their patients are coming up against these structural barriers.” science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Congratulations to Justin Xia for winning the Claire McLintock Medal from the Thrombosis & Haemostasis society of Australia and New Zealand. Justin’s PhD research at #JCSMR is on improving autologous stem cell transplantation outcomes. www.thanz.org.au/awards-grant...

Celebrate the International Year of Quantum with us. @physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...

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...

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/...

Congratulations to Associate Professor Azure Hermes for winning the Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. www.linkedin.com/posts/atse-a...

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

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. 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

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/...

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.

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

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/...

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/

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/...

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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/

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...

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...

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....

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...

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

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...