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Dr Kerry Schott AO and Dr Marnie Shaw field questions at the second ANU Future of Neighbourhood Batteries Conference on 29 November 2023. Dr Shaw remarked is twice the size from last year.
Energy experts gather to plan future of neighbourhood batteries in Australia
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Professor Hanna Suominen is using advanced computing to ensure that "everybody, regardless of where they live or what their socioeconomic status is, can have that excellent health experience that each one of us deserves".
Health and computing: An interview with Professor Hanna Suominen
Professor Hanna Suominen juggles teaching responsibilities at ANU with Our Health In Our Hands (OHIOH), a strategic initiative of ANU applying advanced computing to healthcare and her duties at the John Eccles Institute of Neuroscience.
Welcoming our students to Semester 2
The Australian National University (ANU) welcomed new and returning students this week, as we get ready for Semester 2 2023. As part of Orientation Week, or ‘O-Week’, the ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics (...
Dr Minh Bui and Dr Robert Lanfear have been awarded the 2023 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software for their genomics software IQTree2, which has the ability to synthesise enormous volumes of genetic data to map the evolutionary trees of biological entities.
Eureka Prize winner reflects on software that armed humanity against COVID-19
Dr Minh Bui and Dr Robert Lanfear have been awarded the 2023 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software for their genomics software IQTree2, which synthesises enormous volumes of genetic data to map the evolutionary trees of...
“At my school, university is seen to be this very independent thing. But coming here made it feel like a lot more of an intimate experience, especially with Tjabal. It reaffirms in my head that uni isn’t as intimidating as it’s made out to seem.”
Indigenous high schoolers discover engineering at ANU
Indigenous high school students from around the country gathered in our bushland capital to visit ANU discovering the possibilities of engineering as a discipline, and experiencing university life.
ANU alumni and entrepreneurs network in Singapore
World-leading academics and standout students from the Australian National University (ANU) recently joined esteemed alumni and friends in Singapore at an ANU Technology and Entrepreneurship Networking event....
“I see this course as being for my younger self,” said Professor Kylie Catchpole, a world-leading researcher in solar cell technology. "I cared a lot about the environment, but I didn't see myself as an environmental activist. I knew what I cared about, but I didn’t know how to do it, and that’s what I want to teach students.”
What if this course could change your life?
The course description promises a "wide range of ways of contributing to global challenges, helping you to find directions that fit with your strengths and interests and to develop a sense of agency and empowerment". Available as...
CECC 3MT candidates Dan Virah-Sawmy, Jonathan Ting, Fiona Yu, and Fazeleh Kazemian pose with judges Professor Chris Kellett, Dr Michael Norrish, and Professor Alex Zafiroglu; and Associate Dean Higher Degree Research Professor Dirk Pattinson.
Pitch to save the reef wins College 3MT
Congratulations to PhD student Dan Virah-Sawmy, who won over both the judges and crowd at our recent 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) event for his engaging pitch on using sustainable technologies to save the Great Barrier Reef.
Ioana Ciucă and her research partner Yuan-Sen Ting came to ANU to explore the origins of our galaxy from the nexus of artificial intelligence and astronomy. Their findings have confirmed the remnant chemical imprint of a galactic collision 10 billion years ago, and spurred a global effort to enlist large language models as co-pilots in academic research.
Bots heard ‘round the world: AI and the future of astronomy
Ioana Ciucă and Yuan-Sen Ting came to ANU to explore the origins of our galaxy from the nexus of artificial intelligence and astronomy. Their findings have confirmed a remnant chemical imprint from a cosmic collision 10 billion years ago,...
Talei Elu discusses a prototype she created for a satellite beacon to be used in boating emergencies at the School of Cybernetics' Demo Day.
Cybernetics cohort shines at Demo Day
The Australian National University (ANU) cybernetics students presented cyber-physical systems as industry partners, collaborators and the wider community gathered on campus for Demo Day. ...
A coconut shell robot was among many dozens that attempted to complete mazes in "Discovering Engineering", an introductory course for students at ANU.
ANU robots vs. the maze
Student teams watched with hands clasped in prayer as their robot cars attempted to navigate mazes using sonar sensors to detect and avoid obstructions. To earn high marks, the robots would need to complete each of two mazes in under 3...
Professor Andrew Blakers speaks at a recent celebration of the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, awarded to him and his colleagues for the development of Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) solar photovoltaic technology.
A lifetime of engineering conservation
Professor Andrew Blakers has dedicated his life and career to creating innovative solutions that help tackle climate change.
Generative AI has the unique potential to transform education by making it more focused on the student, says Dr Bernardo Pereira Nunes of The Australian National University (ANU).
The power of AI in education
Today’s students can access a range of new technologies and generative AI. How can we apply these tools in the classroom?
“Improving efficiency of solar cells is really important because that directly drives the cost,” says Professor Kylie Catchpole. “If you want to use solar to make things like hydrogen to replace fossil fuels you need to bring down the cost of electricity.” Photo: Jamie Kidston/ANU
Here comes the sun: the future of solar energy
Solar energy is having its moment in the sun. What’s next for the technology that powers it and how do we get more people to use it? Making solar technology cheaper and more efficient is now a key focus for researchers, including Professor...
Alexander Ollman enjoyed the Capstone engineering course so much that he took it twice. Now he's returned to Capstone as a mentor aiming to design a remote piloting system for the long haul trucking industry.
Would you trust AI to drive a semi trailer?
When a kangaroo jumps in front of a semitrailer, who should make the course correction? A human driver? AI? How about a semi-autonomous piloting system controlled by a human operator thousands of kilometres away?
Meet our Co-Lab Honours Grants recipients
17 ANU-ASD Co-Lab Honours grant recipients were celebrated and welcomed into the program earlier this month. We had the opportunity to meet the group and learn about the CECC Honours projects of 2023.
“When you apply machine learning to a new industry, there is always a lot of uncertainty. It’s the not knowing that I love the most. It’s thrilling,” said Tanya Dixit, Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision 2021.
The thrill of not knowing
Machine learning engineer Tanya Dixit ventured from India to Australia in 2019 to join one of the few graduate programs in the world focused squarely on machine learning. She also wanted to reboot her life. During nearly...
A festival-like atmosphere greeted prospective students, including opportunities to interact with a robot, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Future students greeted by robot, virtual sabers, and AI interface at Open Day 2023
Future engineering, computing, and cybernetics students enjoyed a festival-like atmosphere at ANU Open Day, including interactions with a robot, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
ANU Escape Room creator Dr Bernardo Pereira Nunes is designing new riddles and puzzles for domains outside of advanced computing, such as epidemiology, emergency medicine, and introductory computing. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/ANU
ANU Escape Room opens doors to public
Designed by Dr Bernardo Pereira Nunes to foster teambuilding skills and teach concepts in advanced computing, the software for the ANU Escape Room is highly adaptable.
Well done to our latest prize-winning students
Congratulations and well done to the latest group of The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics prize winners! Here is a summary of some of the amazing achievements recognised in...
Professor Hanna Kurniawati has been appointed as Professorial Chair for System Autonomy, Intelligence, and Decision Making at Australia’s leading space research centre.
Hanna Kurniawati to spearhead Autonomous Systems Research in Australia’s space tech
Congratulations to ANU expert Professor Hanna Kurniawati, who has been appointed as the SmartSat CRC Professorial Chair for System Autonomy, Intelligence, and Decision Making.
