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'A frankly embarrassing result': We still know hardly anything about 95% of the universe

"As yet, nobody has managed to understand what gives rise to this strange phenomenon, and explaining dark energy remains one of the most formidable challenges of modern science."

LiveScience

153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need

More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes have released an open letter calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts

The Independent UK

'Still on the cutting edge': Mount Stromlo Observatory turns 100

It's uncovered some of the world's greatest mysteries.

The Canberra Times

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Deficit rises as ANU misses financial target

Staff under severe pressure and stress as recruitment slows down, union says.

The Canberra Times

ANU launches review into investment portfolio after pro-Palestine protests

Australian National University cites change in community sentiment around deriving revenue from weapons manufacturers

The Guardian - AU

India’s contribution to the world of knowledge is growing quickly, says Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt

Winners of the Infosys Prize 2023 with the trustees of the Infosys Science Foundation during the prize distribution ceremony in Bengaluru on Saturday. “India’s contribution to the world of knowledge is growing quickly, and I am honoured to be part of a celebration of some of the most significant advances…

The Hindu

Education worth $1 billion as international student cohort grows

New data shows education's value as export has hit a new high.

The Canberra Times

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'Milked that cow more than we should have': Schmidt's grim warning to ANU students

Cuts to federal funding could force big changes at ANU.

The Canberra Times

Australian democracy is in peril, warns university boss

The outgoing vice-chancellor of the Australian National University, Professor Brian Schmidt, is concerned about a decline in public trust and bipartisanship.

AAP

ANU students share harrowing stories of sexual assault

Call for the Universities Accord to put greater focus on student safety.

The Canberra Times

ANU announces first woman vice-chancellor to take over from Professor Brian Schmidt

The new vice-chancellor spent two decades in Sillicon Valley.

The Canberra Times

Politics with Michelle Grattan: ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on the challenges universities face

Australia’s higher education sector is under heavy scrutiny. Still recovering from the impact of COVID and criticised for its treatment of staff, it faces strong pressures to step up its performance.

The Conversation

'Very tough day': Schmidt hails bystanders and security over alleged stabbing attack

Without their prompt action, 'this might have been even worse'.

The Canberra Times

ANU staff go on strike over secure jobs for casuals

It was the first strike at the Australian National University in 24 years.

The Canberra Times

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ANU buys car park to build 'world-leading' health research precinct

The block was the missing piece of the campus, the vice-chancellor said.

The Conversation

For the first time, astronomers have detected a radio signal from the massive explosion of a dying white dwarf

When stars like our Sun die, they tend to go out with a whimper and not a bang – unless they happen to be part of a binary (two) star system that could give rise to a supernova explosion.

The Conversation

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt's big ideas for how Australia funds and uses research

This article is part of our series on big ideas for the Universities Accord. The federal government is calling for ideas to “reshape and reimagine higher education, and set it up for the next decade and beyond”. A review team is due to finish a draft report in June and…

The Guardian - AU

Australian university reforms to incentivise Stem degrees over arts have ‘dismally failed’, peak bodies say

Leading tertiary voices push for Morrison government policy to be scrapped, saying it hurts both students and universities

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The Canberra Times

Swedish royals plant a tree - and a few ideas - in Canberra

Crown Princess Victoria spoke passionately at an ANU seminar about climate change being a real threat to humanity

The Canberra Times

ANU vice-chancellor explains shock resignation, calls for fairer uni funding

Professor Brian Schmidt is looking forward to spending time in the vineyard when he steps down from vice-chancellor role.

AAP

Award-winning ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt resigns

Australian National University vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt will resign from his post at the end of 2023, citing an urge to return to his research.

The Canberra Times

ANU head set to leave post in shock announcement

The Nobel Prize-winner explained his decision during an address to staff and students.

ABC News

Australian National University vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt announces resignation

Brian Schmidt announces he will resign as vice-chancellor in a state of the university address, saying he wants a "somewhat balanced life" again.

The Canberra Times

The fire that destroyed the Mount Stromlo observatory - and still brings tears to the eyes

Professor Brian Schmidt remembers January 18, 2003.

ABC News

The bushfire that changed Canberra forever

It has been 20 years since a bushfire tore through the suburbs of the capital. The event changed the way fires are responded to in the ACT, but the question still lingers — could it happen again? Warning: this story contains content that may be distressing to some readers.

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