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11 March 2021
New natural answers for killer allergies
Researchers have discovered a function in the immune system that could hold the key to treating allergic conditions like asthma and stop life-threatening anaphylaxis.
16 March 2022
Climate change means unpredictable hay fever seasons
Experts say climate change may extend hay fever season, as plants struggle to adjust to changing conditions.
19 August 2021
Clear signs of another bumper pollen season in Canberra
Extreme levels of pollen from cypress pine trees in the Canberra region this week are a clear sign allergy sufferers can expect a congested season ahead, according to a leading pollen expert from ANU.
21 July 2022
The trees that make you sneeze
Did you know Canberra is the allergy capital of Australia? No, we aren't 'pollen' your leg. Find out what trees and plants can cause hay fever havoc.
14 September 2021
ANU heroes to vaccinate and fight against disease
Researchers from ANU conquering viruses, cancer and malaria have been backed in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council funding.
16 April 2021
AstraZeneca jab benefits outweigh risks of side effects
Australia remains in a fortunate position with COVID-19, compared with nearly all other countries. We also now have vaccine production of about one million doses a week. So why all the partisan pointscoring, anger, hysteria, panic and fear?
5 December 2024
Join us on a trip to the ANU School of Art & Design Graduating Exhibition
An inspiring exhibition at ANU is showcasing the next generation of artists.
31 July 2024
Democracy Sausage: Library renaissance
Marie-Louise Ayres and Cathie Warburton join us to discuss the unique role libraries can play in democratic society.
24 April 2023
The Australian War Memorial must deal properly with the frontier wars
The story of frontier warfare between settlers and First Nations people is one that the War Memorial should be telling, writes Professor Frank Bongiorno with Professor Michelle Arrow and Dr Carolyn Holbrook.
11 November 2022
Climate activists follow the long history of museums as a site of protest
There is a long history of museums and art being used in acts of political protest, and it's unlikely to subside.
24 October 2022
ANU HC Coombs Fellows return to campus following disruptions
Two Australian artists will take up residency at ANU as the latest HC Coombs Fellows.
26 July 2022
Together and alone, Ukrainian citizens are resisting Russian invasion
On-the-ground resistance from Ukrainian civilians has been a critical response to the Russian invasion, in a world rendered more vulnerable by inadequate international laws and organisations.
19 November 2020
One-to-one concerts support struggling musicians in COVID
Musicians from ANU are performing unique one-to-one concerts for the public to help their struggling colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic.