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ANU duo wins Eureka Prize for genomics 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 IQ-Tree 2, which has the ability to synthesise enormous volumes of genetic data to map the evolutionary trees of biological entities.
Charting green hydrogen supply for heavy industry
Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Engineering, in partnership with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), have unveiled an interactive
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.
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 biological entities.
“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
The Australian National University (ANU) educators, accomplished students, esteemed alumni and friends working in tech fields recently gathered in Singapore to network and explore new opportunities.
“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".
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.
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