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Zara Hemingway, Bachelor of Asian Studies

Exploring Asia and shaping a global future: Zara’s journey in the ANU Bachelor of Asian Studies
Driven by her passion for Asia, Zara Hemingway chose the ANU Bachelor of Asian Studies to gain language proficiency, cultural knowledge, and real-world experience.
Sofia (third from left) with the group of contributors

Beyond the glass lab: science’s gender gap
Rewriting the Formula: Unveiling Science’s Gender Dynamics
Shanti Mandir (Courtesy YouTube)
Shanti Mandir (Courtesy YouTube)

The Asana of Authority: Power, Legitimacy, and Yoga’s Hidden Hierarchies
ANU alum Patrick McCartney explores how yoga institutions shape authenticity, power, and identity in his latest book. Read more on his deep dive into Shanti Mandir and its hidden hierarchies.
Michael Dunford

Beyond the Plate: Unravelling Southeast Asia’s Culinary and Cultural Networks
Congratulations to new CHL PhD Graduate Michael Dunford!
Tayyaba Malik on Graduation Day
Tayyaba Malik on Graduation Day

Tayyaba Malik: Balancing Research, Life, and a Dash of Resilience
Tayyaba Malik’s PhD journey was one of resilience—balancing research, motherhood, and activism while amplifying Muslim women’s voices in politics, all with the support that made her success possible
Geoff With Young Cricketers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Geoff With Young Cricketers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

A Grandstand Finish: Geoff Piggott Scores His PhD
Geoffrey Piggott raises his PhD bat, celebrating a deep dive into cricket’s cultural impact and its role in Australia-India relations.

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Mural of Pasifika - Islands of the Pacific including Australia- painted with motifs.
Mural of Pasifika by ANU
Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Pacific Institute Talanga Dialogue: with Professor Martins Paparinskis

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, this Roundtable will be combined with the ANU Law School Seminar at 12.30pm AEDT virtually. Please register to receive the joining link vi
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‘Two Ways to See’, A Rock Art Research Journey
‘Two Ways to See’, A Rock Art Research Journey
Thu, 27 Mar 2025

Two Ways to See: A Rock Art Research Journey

Discover how a decade of collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists reveals 50,000 years of art, climate, and resilience on Kwini & Balanggarra Country in this lecture.
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Children’s acquisition of Ku Waru: Language socialisation through prompting routines
Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Children’s acquisition of Ku Waru: Language socialisation through prompting routines

You are invited to CHL PhD Candidate Caroline Hendy's Mid Term Review
Newspaper article: Sabah is Philippines
Sue Thompson
Wed, 2 Apr 2025

Untangling the History of the Sabah Dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia: Exploring narratives, contexts, and implications

The Sabah dispute between the Philippines and Malaysia originated from historical claims by the Philippines over territory that was previously a British crown colony and then became par
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Soldier in Myanmar by Wathone
Soldier in Myanmar by Wathone
Fri, 4 Apr 2025

Myanmar Policy Forum 2025 - Armed resistance and rebel governance

Myanmar Policy Forum 2025 - Armed resistance and rebel governance
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Mon, 23 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun 2025

COOL13 (13th Conference on Oceanic Linguistics)

Call for Papers: COOL13 Conference

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