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Dr Fiona Beck (right) spoke on a panel called "Clean energy and commodity exports as an opportunity for fossil fuel rich economies" at COP28 on 4 December, the first of two panels for the renewable energy engineer, researcher, and educator.
Beck at COP28: Australia can fuel global energy transition
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Electric vehicle fleets set to be on-call to backup the grid
A team from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering and Computer Science will lead research into how electric vehicles (EVs) can support our energy grids. The EVs will act to prevent blackouts and the...
Massive investment in cyber policy a welcome move, says ANU expert
One of Australia's leading cyber experts, Professor Lesley Seebeck, has welcomed the Government's largest ever investment in cyber security. The Government has announced $1.35 billion over the next decade as part of the Cyber...
College leaders selected for international AI taskforce
Two leading experts from The Australian National University (ANU) have been nominated for an international taskforce to build an ethical framework on artificial intelligence (AI).
Japanese students experience engineering at ANU
Over four weeks in February, we welcomed 19 students from the University of Tokyo, Japan, who enjoyed a typical The Australian National University (ANU) student experience. The group of engineering students visited as part of the...
Taking charge: Deputy Dean announced as Fellow in electrochemistry
The Australian National University (ANU) engineer Professor Nick Birbilis has been named a Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of electrochemistry...
Ready to respawn: alumni launch new game
Smash hit smartphone games like Pokemon Go, Candy Crush, Angry Birds, and Fortnite have taken the world by storm. It’s no surprise that mobile games account for 43% of smartphone use. Two alumni from the ANU College of...
New affiliation reaffirms university’s commitment to diversity
We are proud to announce that The Australian National University (ANU) Research School of Computer Science has been named an affiliate school of the ...
Build your own CECS robot
Running out of things to do in isolation? Why not build a robot! The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science has been busy thinking of ways that we can virtually connect with the community during this time. We...
Tropical beaches to tutorials: how a scholarship can be the ticket to higher education
Though she didn’t know it at the time, Sarah’s interest in engineering began as a child. She had a love of science, exploring ideas, and making structures and inventions in the backyard. After discovering what engineering was...
Finding certainty in uncertain times
The first few months of 2020 have been unsettling. New uncertainties seem to arrive on a daily basis. Smoke from nearby bushfires, a freak hailstorm, and increased fire danger made life in Canberra unusual and dangerous. This...
Saving the world one carpool at a time
More than half the households in Canberra own two or more cars. This makes Canberrans among the heaviest vehicle users in the country. Both energy and material resources are consumed during the manufacturing process to create...
New record could usher in new era for solar energy
The future of solar technology is almost reality, with researchers from the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science setting a new record for the conversion of sunlight into energy. The team works on developing ‘tandem...
2020 Natasha Linard scholarship recipient announced
The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science is proud to announce the 2020 recipient of the Natasha Linard Scholarship for Women in Engineering and Technology, Elizabeth Elias, in celebration of International Women's Day. ...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020
The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science is proud to celebrate International Women's Day 2020. International Women's Day is held annually on 8 March to celebrate...
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Quantum leap for frog research
When amphibians call – our researchers answer! An interdisciplinary team of academics from across Canberra have created a device called the FrogPhone. The researchers come from the Australian National University (ANU), the...
Coding for the climate
The Australian National University (ANU) students have proven that computer science will play a major role in achieving renewable energy targets. Master of Computing students Chu Tang and Yuan Chen recently undertook an...
Preparing an Emu for spaceflight
For the next rendition of how a star is born, ANU is preparing an Emu for spaceflight Shanae King builds systems that are literally out of this world – or they will be, one day. As an Instrumentation...
Educating our educators
ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean Professor Elanor Huntington today helped to launch a new national program for Australian primary school teachers:...
When software engineering translates to bushfire relief
College alum Flight Lieutenant Rebecca Marshall was recently featured in Air Force News. She speaks on how her time at ANU studying software engineering and language has prepared her to assist with the bushfire response....
Students from University of Tokyo to experience ANU
The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science is organising a Summer Study Tour for 19 students with engineering backgrounds from the University of Tokyo. Supported by the Research School of Electrical, Energy and Materials...
