GREEN AWARD
FOR 100,000 DOLLAR MAN

A thrifty plumber from the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) has won the University’s environment award for his conservation efforts, which are estimated to save ANU $100,000 each year.

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Stockholm award segues into peace study

A respected criminologist said his selection for an international award marks a shift away from the dominance of punitive, state-based thinking in criminology.

Military program underway at ANU College of Law

A new graduate course for military lawyers at ANU will help the nation’s defence forces improve complaint handling and their knowledge of international law.

Policy school name change honours former ANU head

The Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG) will be formally renamed the Crawford School of Economics and Government from 1 July 2006.

Quacks and claps for science circus birthday

Parliament House was recently filled with the raucous quacking of hundreds of school children with ‘clucking cups’ at the 21st birthday for the Shell Questacon Science Circus.

New Fulbright award at ANU

A leading political scientist will be the first American academic to visit ANU under a new sponsorship program.

Alcohol expert hosts South African officials

Alcohol-related social problems in South Africa may be alleviated thanks to the expertise of an ANU anthropologist.

Young leader reflects on balancing act

A young researcher from the ANU Medical School said one secret to effective leadership is knowing where to draw the line between work and outside interests.

Research crucial for world policies: Thakur

A senior academic from the United Nations University (UNU) has urged ANU to continue producing rigorous research that can inform international policy decisions.

Student of the commonwealth

Spearheading a survey of international HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives was a highlight of a three-month internship at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) secretariat in London for PhB (Science) student Aidan Morrison.

Engineers’ imaginations soar

Hot air balloons hovered over campus this month – but unlike the multicoloured orbs in the winter sky, these air ships were found inside the Sports Union.

Google nod for software wizard

Improving the way computer programs talk to one another is the goal for a first-year IT student who has been accepted into a prestigious international program.

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