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Chinese mythology the focus of interdisciplinary research
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) graduate Qian Wang, a 2+2 student from China’s Shandong University, Weihai, reflects on her decision to complete the final two years of her degree at the Australian National University (ANU). ...
ANU scholars graduate from prestigious US engineering academy
Australian National University scholars Emily Campbell (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts) and Claire Honeyman (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce) have an additional reason to celebrate when they...
ANU PhD Student to intern at Apple HQ
Abdullah Fahim, a PhD student from the Australian National University (ANU) Research School of Engineering will travel to the United States this weekend to commence a summer internship at Apple Inc. headquarters in California. ...
Girls GETSet program highlights exciting career options
Female students from years 11 and 12 attended the Australian National University’s Girls in Engineering and Technology program (GETSet) on Thursday 28 July. In its 11th year the program is designed or female students who wish...
ANU appoints CEO of Cyber Institute
The Australian National University has appointed Dr Lesley Seebeck as the inaugural CEO of its Cyber Institute. Dr Seebeck joins ANU from the Digital Transformation Agency and brings a wealth of experience from the across the...
When artificial intelligence tells a story
Alexander Mathews, a PhD student at the Australian National University (ANU) Research School of Computer Science, has developed a machine learning system that creates story-like captions for images. Mr Mathews, from the...
A Human Engineer
I can pinpoint the moment my view of engineering changed. It was December 2005 and I had decided to attend a conference on engineering in developing communities. I did not see a link to my role as a manufacturing systems engineer...
New sensors open door to wearable medical diagnostic device
Scientists from ANU have designed tiny optical sensors that open the door to developing a wearable device that allows doctors to medically diagnose people's health in real time. Associate Professor Antonio Tricoli said the...
Joey Scouts and Junior Guides let their imaginations run wild
On Sunday 20 May 2018, a group of over 200 enthusiastic and excited Joey Scouts and Pre-Junior Guides, aged 5-7, gathered at Melrose High School to participate in a half-day Joey Scout Imagineering Challenge hosted by the Scouts ACT...
ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science appoints Deputy Dean
The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering and Computer Science has appointed Professor Nick Birbilis as the new Deputy Dean. Professor Birbilis is widely renowned in the broad areas of metallurgy and...
ANU welcomes 10 years of partnership with Beijing Institute of Technology
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) and The Australian National University (ANU). On Friday 25 May, the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science...
Behind the scenes: Kambri tour
A small group of ANU Engineering and Computer Science staff along with Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, Professor Grady Venville were invited by the University’s building contractor Lendlease to visit the impressive Kambri site last...
Recognising excellence: the 2018 VC's Awards for Excellence
The ANU community has come together to recognise the University's most influential teachers with the announcement of the 2018 Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Education. Two academic staff from the ANU College of...
ANU TechLauncher gives students real-world experience
On Tuesday 8 May, the Australian National University (ANU) TechLauncher Showcase took place at Canberra's Narrabundah College. Hosted by the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, the event is one of two formal...
ANU research advances thin-film tandem solar cell technology
Imagine generating clean electricity through highly efficient, flexible solar panels attached to your everyday personal items and devices. Charging your phone could be as simple as connecting to a small solar panel on your backpack,...
Professor Elanor Huntington in conversation with Lama Nachman
Predictive computing expert Lama Nachman, who led the team that gave a voice to the late Professor Stephen Hawking, sat down with Professor Elanor Huntington, Dean of the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science to discuss the...
ANU hosts computing expert who gave Stephen Hawking a voice
Predictive computing expert Lama Nachman, who led the team that gave a voice to the late Professor Stephen Hawking, has visited ANU and delivered a public lecture on the future of technology. Nachman has spent the past decade at...
ANU students take part in international engineering program
Twelve students from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering and Computer Science will tomorrow become the first Australians to take part in the internationally renowned US National Academy of Engineering (NAE)...
ANU helping build cheaper and greener electricity networks
New smart electricity technology developed at The Australian National University (ANU) has passed a major trial in Tasmania and has proven it can now help manage the supply of renewable energy and battery storage from households to the...
Apply Now: Kickstart your STEM education with NYSF
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a national not-for-profit organisation that offers STEM outreach in Australia. The flagship program is brings together year 12 students from across Australia with a passion for science,...
