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Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

On Wednesday, Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt and economics professor Richard Holden gave a joint address to the National Press Club in Canberra. Their key message? Australia isn’t spending enough money on university research.

The Conversation

Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Australia could seize on talent from the world's top universities as US president Donald Trump's threats against American institutions drives researchers away.

AAP

Space discovery could change everything we know about the history of the universe

ANALYSIS: The groundbreaking findings throw established science into question, write Bernard J.T. Jones, Licia Verde, Vicent J. Martínez and Virginia L Trimble

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Dark energy may not be constant – this discovery could undermine our entire model of cosmological history

The great Russian physicist and Nobel laureate Lev Landau once remarked that “cosmologists are often in error, but never in doubt”. In studying the history of the universe itself, there is always a chance that we have got it all wrong, but we never let this stand in the way…

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'A frankly embarrassing result': We still know hardly anything about 95% of the universe

"As yet, nobody has managed to understand what gives rise to this strange phenomenon, and explaining dark energy remains one of the most formidable challenges of modern science."

LiveScience

153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need

More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes have released an open letter calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts

The Independent UK

'Still on the cutting edge': Mount Stromlo Observatory turns 100

It's uncovered some of the world's greatest mysteries.

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Deficit rises as ANU misses financial target

Staff under severe pressure and stress as recruitment slows down, union says.

The Canberra Times

ANU launches review into investment portfolio after pro-Palestine protests

Australian National University cites change in community sentiment around deriving revenue from weapons manufacturers

The Guardian - AU

India’s contribution to the world of knowledge is growing quickly, says Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt

Winners of the Infosys Prize 2023 with the trustees of the Infosys Science Foundation during the prize distribution ceremony in Bengaluru on Saturday. “India’s contribution to the world of knowledge is growing quickly, and I am honoured to be part of a celebration of some of the most significant advances…

The Hindu

Education worth $1 billion as international student cohort grows

New data shows education's value as export has hit a new high.

The Canberra Times

'Milked that cow more than we should have': Schmidt's grim warning to ANU students

Cuts to federal funding could force big changes at ANU.

The Canberra Times

Australian democracy is in peril, warns university boss

The outgoing vice-chancellor of the Australian National University, Professor Brian Schmidt, is concerned about a decline in public trust and bipartisanship.

AAP

ANU students share harrowing stories of sexual assault

Call for the Universities Accord to put greater focus on student safety.

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ANU announces first woman vice-chancellor to take over from Professor Brian Schmidt

The new vice-chancellor spent two decades in Sillicon Valley.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on the challenges universities face

Australia’s higher education sector is under heavy scrutiny. Still recovering from the impact of COVID and criticised for its treatment of staff, it faces strong pressures to step up its performance.

The Canberra Times

'Very tough day': Schmidt hails bystanders and security over alleged stabbing attack

Without their prompt action, 'this might have been even worse'.

The Canberra Times

ANU staff go on strike over secure jobs for casuals

It was the first strike at the Australian National University in 24 years.

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ANU buys car park to build 'world-leading' health research precinct

The block was the missing piece of the campus, the vice-chancellor said.

The Conversation

For the first time, astronomers have detected a radio signal from the massive explosion of a dying white dwarf

When stars like our Sun die, they tend to go out with a whimper and not a bang – unless they happen to be part of a binary (two) star system that could give rise to a supernova explosion.

The Conversation

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt's big ideas for how Australia funds and uses research

This article is part of our series on big ideas for the Universities Accord. The federal government is calling for ideas to “reshape and reimagine higher education, and set it up for the next decade and beyond”. A review team is due to finish a draft report in June and…

The Guardian - AU

Australian university reforms to incentivise Stem degrees over arts have ‘dismally failed’, peak bodies say

Leading tertiary voices push for Morrison government policy to be scrapped, saying it hurts both students and universities

The Canberra Times

Swedish royals plant a tree - and a few ideas - in Canberra

Crown Princess Victoria spoke passionately at an ANU seminar about climate change being a real threat to humanity

The Canberra Times

ANU vice-chancellor explains shock resignation, calls for fairer uni funding

Professor Brian Schmidt is looking forward to spending time in the vineyard when he steps down from vice-chancellor role.

AAP

Award-winning ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt resigns

Australian National University vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt will resign from his post at the end of 2023, citing an urge to return to his research.

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