Australian National University

Australian National University

Located in Canberra, ANU is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions ranked in the top 50 globally. As the national university the ANU has hosted six Nobel Laureates, more than any other Australian University. It is globally recognised for its research in Science, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Social Sciences and the Humanities. ANU’s research is grouped under the following themes:
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    Culture, creativity & societies: Understanding cultures and the complex relationships in societies through the priority research areas of; Humanities, Indigenous studies, Social Sciences, Social structures & processes and the arts
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    Environment & sustainability: Sustainable use of resources in Australia and the world through the priority research areas of; Biodiversity, Climate change, Earth & environmental sciences, Energy alternatives, Resource & environmental management
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    Future security: A secure, stable and equitable world for all people through the priority research areas of; Food security; Resilience & adaptation; Secure networks; Security policy; Strategy & defence
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    Health & medicine: Better health for our people, our nation and our world through priority research areas of; Combating diseases & conditions, Health policy, Mental health & cognition, Population health
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    Australia’s regional & global context: Engagement and influence in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond through priority research areas of; Asia & Pacific countries, Economic growth & wellbeing, International studies, Northern Australia, Political sciences, Prosperity in our region, Regulation, justice & law
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    Science & innovative technology: Solving deep problems through blue-sky and applied scientific research through priority research areas of; Earth sciences, Enabling science, Information age, New materials & processes, Physics & engineering, Space sciences and engineering