Systems & Society at ANU

Last week we welcomed new students on our beautiful University campus during Orientation Week (O-Week). Read more about our College event and what students got up to here: systems.anu.edu.au/news/welcoming…

Welcome Professor Aaron Quigley! Our new College Dean was welcomed by Interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown before he dived into a new year and a new chapter. “I’m genuinely excited to be joining ANU. If you see me around campus in a bow tie, or out running, please do say g'day!”

Can you build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in 24 hours? That’s what students at ANU were challenged to do in a recent hackathon designed to spark entrepreneurship and innovation. Curious? Find out what kind of MVPs they made ➡️ systems.anu.edu.au/news/anu-stude…

Congratulations to three humanitarian engineering student teams who received the 2025 McCusker Humanitarian Engineering Prize. This year’s winning projects focus on accessibility, inclusion and disaster resilience. Check out what they've been working on ➡️ systems.anu.edu.au/news/engineeri…

Systems thinking in action: Distinguished Fenner Professor Xuemei Bai has been recognised as a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher. Read more about how her work has shaped thinking across geographies and disciplines ➡️systems.anu.edu.au/news/systems-t…

We’re proud to share that Professor Marta Yebra (Fenner & Engineering) has been named to the 2025 H2O AI 100 - honouring global leaders advancing artificial intelligence with real-world impact. Explore the full list ➡️h2o.ai/ai-100/winners… @h2oai

Congratulations to engineering tutor Jessica Landstra has been recognised at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Her approach to teaching centres on care, connection and the belief that education has the power to transform lives. Read Landstra's story here➡️systems.anu.edu.au/news/building-…

Congratulations to our six new Kim Jackson scholarship recipients, set to pursue engineering next year at the Australian National University. Read more to meet our 2026 scholars➡️dub.sh/KimJacksonScho…

Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a major breakthrough in solar energy research, setting a new efficiency record for perovskite solar cells by redesigning the interface of the device. Catch the full story here: dub.sh/solarcellsANU

Congratulations to our students and researchers who displayed their projects at the ANU College of Systems & Society Showcase Semester 2. Massive thanks to everyone who visited and made it our biggest showcase yet. Explore more about our College Showcase ➡️dub.sh/CSSshowcaseS2

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Aaron Quigley as the new Dean of the ANU College of Systems & Society, commencing January 2026. Learn more about Professor Quigley: lnkd.in/dBrgzx2q

Congratulations to Computing Research Fellow Dr. Chirath Hettiarachchi, who was named a Highly Commended Outstanding New Researcher at the 2025 CHARM Rising Star awards. Discover how he's harnessing AI to help people living with diabetes➡️ dub.sh/codetocare

“My passion has always been making a difference. Through high-quality research & educating the next generation, I want to contribute to the transitions society needs to make.” Get to know Professor Ivan Cole, Director of the ANU School of Engineering ➡️ dub.sh/DirectorIvanCo…

Missed out on our College heat for the Three Minute Thesis Competition? Here's a recap of our PhD students's research for the 2025 cohort➡️dub.sh/3MTCSS

Congratulations to Alison Kershaw (School of Cybernetics alumni), who was honoured the Unsung Hero of Science Communication Award, presented as part of South Australia's National Science Week celebration. Curious about her story? ➡️ dub.sh/unsungheroalis…

Congratulations to Associate Professor Xiaolin (Shannon) Wang, who was honoured with one of the region’s highest awards for young scientists, the 2025 ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, in recognition of her innovative work in engineering. Read more➡️dub.sh/ballofenergy

Vale Emeritus Professor Rodney Baxter FAA FRS (1940-2025) Rodney was a giant in mathematical physics. To celebrate his life, achievements, and impact, join us for Baxter2025. 🗓️8-11 September 📌online and at ANU 🔗Registration is free, head to maths.anu.edu.au/news-events/ev…

ANU students packed their bags and ambition for a whirlwind startup experience in Ho Chi Minh City. Read about the idea they pitched during the HEX program in Vietnam➡️dub.sh/ANUHEX

A big thanks to everyone who joined for us for the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge! IMCC national winners Canberra College wowed with a plan for a Global Basketball League. And #ANUexpert Barry Croke shared the many ways modelling can help solve global challenges

Want to see what it’s like behind the scenes of TikTok? Meet Ethan, a Bachelor of Software Engineering student at The Australian National University (ANU), who recently spent a summer as a Mobile Engineer intern at TikTok in Sydney. Read more➡️dub.sh/TikTokinternEt…