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/...

Canberra Writer’s Festival (CWF) have announced a diverse program for the upcoming festival on October 22-26 2025. ANU is a proud foundation partner of the CWF, and we’re excited to see a number of science and medicine-related events feature in the program: www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au

How do active heat + drought shelters affect soil arthropods? New results from @tern-aus.bsky.social AMRF FutureClim experiment, including @scienceanu.bsky.social @biologyanu.bsky.social coauthors @jameslking.bsky.social + @pieterarnold.bsky.social 🧪 #SoilEcology #ClimateChange #Entomology #WildOz

ANU physicists Prof @jodiebradby.bsky.social and A/Prof Bianca Haberl have developed a new method to make a rare form of silicon with remarkable properties. It took a decade to get here: a lesson not to underrate the slow science. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Great to see this paper with @elainetao.bsky.social out in print at the Biophysical Journal. Using Alphafold to study conformational transitions in 32 voltage-gated channel superfamily members #ionchannel #AI #StructuralBiology www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This new study on Fijian ants highlights the insect biodiversity crisis 🐜 “Studies like this one are an important step in identifying the reasons behind the so-called insect apocalypse,” says co-author @sasha-mikheyev-anu.bsky.social of @biologyanu.bsky.social. science.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.

A decade ago, we heard the universe for the first time. Gravitational waves changed physics forever. Here’s how Australia helped make it happen. 🎓 Discover the story in our new documentary: youtu.be/n12Ml1sI2Kw

Reimagining how light & matter interact, a solution that can be built onto anything, from glass panels to contact lenses.” Dr Mudassar Nauman on dynamically tuning advanced optical processes at visible wavelengths. physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @scienceanu.bsky.social @anff.org.au @aip.org.au

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

Metamaterials can create powerful lenses from tiny structures, now you can layer up to focus multiple wavelengths at once! Nice work @tmos-arc.bsky.social & EME team! Check out the crazy designs the Ai found! physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social @anff.org.au

Congratulations to ANU biologists Professor Graham Farquhar and Professor Susanne von Caemmerer on receiving an #RSMedal! 🎥 Watch as they each reflect on their careers and what the Royal Medal (Biological) means to them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=euvG...

Happy Wattle Day from ANU.

Australian scientific excellence has been recognised globally: Congratulations to ANU Professors Susanne von Caemmerer FAA FRS & Graham Farquhar AO FAA FRS on their Royal Medal (Biological) from The @royalsociety.org!

“I find it very, very special and emotional to be there,” Professor Nerilie Abram says of her research trips to Antarctica. Read more about her dedication to climate and Antarctic science: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Our Early Bird registration closes in 1 week! We have a great line up of keynotes, workshops and social events so you can make the most of your Canberra visit 🐨 🍷 🚲 ⭐ Register today and save! 🔗 biometricsociety.org.au/conference20... #BIBC2025

Come to HIAS to explore the products and services of our exhibitor sponsors. You can meet them Monday to Friday 8-12 Sep in the foyer of the Physics Building, 160 Mills Rd, Acton 2601. Radiation Saunders radsaunders.com Device Technologies www.device.com.au Scitek scitek.com.au #HIA #ANU #HIAS

From the @scienceanu.bsky.social newsroom: Abrupt Antarctic changes could have catastrophic consequences if emissions don’t fall ⬇️ www.anu.edu.au/news/all-new...

Changes uncovered in the Antarctic will have global consequences for sea levels and climate patterns worldwide. Academy Fellow Prof @climatenerilie.bsky.social (ANU) & her team have released groundbreaking research today revealing alarming regime shifts in Antarctica. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

New today: Critical research published in @nature.com on the abrupt and alarming changes being observed in #Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean, led by Prof. @climatenerilie.bsky.social, with @profmattengland.bsky.social and colleagues ⬇️ theconversation.com/from-sea-ice...

You're invited to join the conversation about Aboriginal land practices and modern agriculture, with bush foods, First Nations catering and a short walk. Hosted by @futurecropsau.bsky.social and the Tjabal Centre. 📆: Wed 20 Aug, 1pm 📍: Fellows Oval, ANU Details: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

We’re hiring! Join us at @scienceanu.bsky.social in Canberra as a Technical Officer to work on lab-based research in #Syn_Bio & #CropScience alongside our Innovation Fellows. Apply now and help shape the future of #agriculture: shorturl.at/KNEVL #plantscience #community #training

ANU academic making waves in water innovation share.google/eITbzPkxf8bT...

Happy National Science Week! 🧪✨ Get involved in our events: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Three remarkable early-career researchers from ANU, Dr Emily Furlong, Dr Ashley Jones and Associate Professor Xiaolin Wang, have been recognised with prestigious ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for their significant contributions to science. Congratulations! science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Congratulations to @supersubatomic.bsky.social awarded a Future Fellowship to study forgetful nuclear reactions: one of the most important, supporting real-world applications & helping develop a generation of Australian experts physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social

New paper: we discovered a new way for magmas to crystallise (!), and it also made one of the largest known carbonatite REE deposits. Out now in Nature Communications: doi.org/10.1038/s414... #geology @scienceanu.bsky.social

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/...

International PhD scholarship round for 2026 is open at ANU. Aspiring scholars with Masters degree, or equivalent (eg Australia/NZ Hons), interested in computational chemistry, quantum information, molecular spins, vibronic coupling, or something in that vein - get in touch!

Join us on campus and online for a PhD Exit seminar with PhD candidate, Jack Wess, Rathjen Group on Fri 1 Aug @ 1:00pm. biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Proud to host Your Quantum Future, free @aip.org.au Women in Physics lecture by @spintronicmum.bsky.social on August 5. The quantum spin of electrons is powering new technology. Learn how, why & what society should do to prepare for the coming quantum revolution. www.aip.org.au/event-6234700

‪Join us on campus & online on Thursday, 7 Aug 2025 at 1pm for a seminar by Dr Emily Stringer & Dr Jarrod Sopniewski, Postdoctoral Research Fellows from the Centre for Conservation Ecology and Genomics at the University of Canberra. Details: rb.gy/x3t1fm

🐤 Like humans, animals can become stressed when trying to lead a group of peers in a particular direction, says @scienceanu.bsky.social

Applications for the McMichael Award are now open! The Award supports outstanding early and mid-career researchers eager to find solutions to the global challenges posed by climate change. $30,000 is on offer to support agreed-upon research over 12 months. Details: nceph.anu.edu.au/study/schola...

Congratulations to Chenke Zang from @biologyanu.bsky.social for winning the ANU Three Minute Thesis competition this year! All the finalists told captivating tales of their research in a tight three minutes. Read more and view the recorded event: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Out now: The physiological costs of leadership We reveal that initiating movements—especially when attempting to initiate against a majority and when there is directional conflict—drives elevated heart rates in vulturine guineafowl www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @currentbiology.bsky.social

Congratulations to Prof Naomi McClure-Griffiths FAA on her appointment as the first Chief Scientist of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). Her new responsibilities will include shaping the Observatory’s science strategy and working to maximise its overall scientific return. bit.ly/3GVieBj

Join us on campus & online on Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 1pm for a seminar by Dr Darren Wong, Postdoctoral Fellow from the Peakall Group, RSB, ANU. Details: tiny.cc/gizp001

Join us for an immersive parasite adventure! 📍 Canberra (RN Robertson Building): 9–10 August 2025📍 Kioloa (ANU Coastal Campus): 14–16 August 2025. Book your activities here: www.parasite.org.au/outreach/ Details: tiny.cc/kjzp001

🔥🔥 episode 5 of TOTALL COOKED is out🔥🔥 We interview @climatenerilie.bsky.social about all things Antarctica 🐧🐧 Available wherever your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/6762...

A new method to generate quantum photon pairs with tunable entanglement using a metasurface a thousand times thinner than a human hair physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... Great work from @tmos-arc.bsky.social Andrey Sukhorukov, Jinyong Ma Tuomas Haggren & Tongmiao Fan from @scienceanu.bsky.social

ANU @jcsmr.bsky.social researchers and global partners will soon start a clinical trial of low-cost immune therapy for Kaposi sarcoma, one of the deadliest cancers in sub-Saharan Africa, especially for people with HIV. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

A/Prof Simon Jiang’s lab takes a personalised medicine approach – getting to the root cause behind diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic kidney disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The approach is an Australian-first. reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...

Not every rainbow parades across the sky for everyone to see… some are just quietly waiting on a doormat and are just for me. 🌈

We're proud to support our students through strong engagement with industry leaders—helping turn research into real-world impact. Read Reshma’s story on the dual purpose of carinata: shorturl.at/Cw56I Thank you to our partners NuFarm,NSW DPIRD,CSIRO,ARC, @scienceanu.bsky.social #biofuel #cropscience

A new ‘molecular GPS’ method can help scientists see drug-binding interactions more clearly. Dr Martyna Judd says that understanding drug-protein interactions better can help optimise drug design and prevent side effects. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

Congratulations to the 17 ANU researchers who have received funding under a series of recent Australian Research Council (ARC) funding rounds. 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/

Excellent news that the Australian Government has announced a $3 million grant to continue operations of the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) at the ANU Siding Spring Observatory! 🔭 www.linkedin.com/posts/senato...

Reaching net zero is not the end of climate change, and we need to start communicating that more clearly. A new paper led by Andrew King and featuring Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick calls for a shift in how we talk about climate futures. Have a read now: 21centuryweather.org.au/beyond-net-z...