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A panel featuring the members of the new Community of Practice for drone and advanced air mobility research.
Working together to integrate drones in Australian society
A new community is joining forces to coordinate drone research in Australia to ensure drone technologies can be effectively integrated in Australian society.

New starters were greeted by student and academic leaders, as well as the newest ANU Solar Racing car, at a 14 Feb. welcoming event.
New starters greeted by academic, student leaders at welcome event
The Australian National University (ANU) welcomed new and returning students this week, highlighted by a kick-off event on the lawn of the Birch Building where new starters had the opportunity to meet academics and student leaders for th
New type of solar cell with ultra-high efficiency could bring down the cost of solar energy
A new type of solar cell with ultra-high efficiency could be an important step in bringing down the cost of solar energy.

A proud descendant of the Wuthathi and Zenadth Kes nations, Tyra Petersen says her year on the ANU campus has restored her faith in institutions such as education.
Shaping the Indigenous experience at ANU
A proud descendant of the Wuthathi and Zenadth Kes nations, Tyra Petersen says her year on the ANU campus has restored her faith in institutions such as education.
ANU solar pioneer wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
ANU solar pioneer Professor Andrew Blakers wins the world’s most prestigious engineering prize for his role in transforming solar cell technology.

Kurran Sidhu of the Australian Clean Energy Regulator said the proximity of the federal and ACT governments, and the rapidly growing renewable energy industry in Canberra have created a "perfect nexus" with the ANU School of Engineering.
Studying Renewable Energy at ANU
Canberra is quickly becoming a global hub for renewable energy businesses, and at ANU we’re helping train the next generation.

ANU has been awarded funding for research into technologies that reduce the cost of solar energy for Australians.
Cutting the costs of solar
The Australian National University (ANU) has been awarded more than $9 million in funding from the Australian Government for research projects to reduce the cost of solar energy for Australians.

Patrick Green, a Fellow at the Bandalang Studio, speaks to the traditions and the history that inform his work.
Introducing the Bandalang Design Studio
The new Bandalang Studio at ANU is honouring Indigenous Knowledge Systems in innovation, design, research and teaching

Pip Chan and Breanna Reily (centre) were recognised along with several other professional staff members for contributing to and enhancing the work, reputation and position of the College in 2022.
Award winners celebrated at end of year gathering
Congratulations to all the award nominees, winners and commendations in the 2022 Dean’s Awards for Professional Staff.