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St Patrick was actually a Roman Briton, who was kidnapped by Irish raiders, spirited across the sea and enslaved, aged 16. How did he become Ireland's national hero? @OurANU theconversation.com/who-was-st-pat…

From the last thylacine to Mollie the drinking, smoking orangutan, little Punch the monkey is the latest in a long line of lonely zoo animals. @OurANU theconversation.com/punch-the-monk…

As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, hear from @ourANU Chinese Studies experts about the significance of the Fire Horse and the diverse ways Lunar New Year is celebrated across the region.🐎🧧 reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/th…

🧭 “If #conflict prevention only becomes a priority when military escalation is plainly imminent, then it will be too late.” In a new report, @Rory_Medcalf, @le2huong and @BecStrating, highlight why proactive diplomacy is essential in today’s volatile strategic environment. The report was cited by Foreign Minister @SenatorWong in her speech today in Kuala Lumpur. Professor Medcalf and Dr Le Thu joined Thomas Daniel for a discussion on the publication’s key themes. Read it now👇 tinyurl.com/ysj4y2mh

Congratulations to graduating scholars from @ourANU! #AustraliaAwards continues to empower emerging leaders from across the region. As our scholars graduate, they carry forward the knowledge and skills to drive change and innovation in their home countries. #MakeADifference

Congratulations to Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths and Li Yusen from @ourANU 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/ne…

Congratulations to Associate Professor Eduardo Trifoni from @StromloANU and ANU 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.

Apply now for a research degree at Australia’s leading university 👇 @ourANU will support you with the time, resources and opportunities you need to interrogate the truth and make original findings that change the way we do things. 🔬 🎓 Learn more: quicklink.anu.edu.au/3fod

A normal day going past the computer science building at @ourANU. Nice to see the plants here.

Gather round, we're grilling up a live Democracy Sausage special! Join @markgkenny, @MarijaTaflaga, @jillesheppard and @fbongiornoanu as they sink their teeth into the federal election. 📆 Monday 28 April, 6pm 📌 Badger&Co, ANU campus More info: anu.edu.au/events/democra…

Passing by for a life update: I officially commenced my PhD studies today at the School of Sociology (@ANU_SOCY), The Australian National University (@ourANU) under the Australian Government Research Training Program. Excited to work, write, and ask questions! #AthenaANUna? 🤓

What are these extraordinary glowing crimson plumes of flowers that have appeared in the ANU community kitchen garden? @ourANU

Never got to see a gang gang cockatoo up close before, and here’s one having a bath outside the earth science building at @scienceANU @ourANU

A privilege to meet James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea at @ourANU. We talked national security but also our shared birthplace, the PNG highlands, and the formative role of education. My late parents helped train PNG's first schoolteachers so this one's for them

Thanks to @ourANU for featuring me in this cover story! "It’s not simply that ChatGPT is biased against women and minorities. It’s that these systems are controlled and deployed by people whose views are actively hostile to marginalised groups." reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/th…

Taken me a few days to post this (so practically forever in social media terms), but I graduated from my PhD @ourANU @politicsANU @ANUcass on Tuesday. Huge thanks to supervisors Ian McAllister, Marija Tarflaga & @kenbenoit & many others on my way!

#FellowFriday Australia is rich in renewable energy, & Prof Kylie Catchpole FAA FTSE (@ourANU) is determined "we should make use of them." She's set records by increasing the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, maximising our renewable energy potential.

Congratulations to all of @ouranu @ANUBellSchool CAP graduates! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate your academic achievements with you and your friends and family. Your hard work has paid off! We tip our hat to you! 🎓 @ANUAlumni #ouranu #anucap #anuasiapacific #graduation

🎓 PhD Complete! Proud to graduate today from @ANU_NSC. My research explores how the British Indian Ocean Territory was created in '65—shaping Cold War power dynamics & entrenching US hegemony. Thanks to my @ourANU team, @SueThom4, @Rory_Medcalf & @DavidBrewster6.

Congratulations Sir Roland Wilson scholar Dr @TimxWatson, who graduated from @ouranu today! Tim’s PhD research examined hysteresis and fiscal policy in Australia – and included analysis of key government policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.