The Latest Breaking News from Brian Schmidt

Former ANU vice-chancellor defends link with black-listed Chinese university

Why the ANU has to end its deal with Chinese nuclear research university.

The Canberra Times · Aug 18

Humanity is heading back to the Moon. Australia isn’t even funding telescopes

Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe program for funding and collaboration. Australian facilities are crucial to NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon.

The Conversation · Apr 8

Shakespearean drama at ANU has many wondering who will exit stage after vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell

Chancellor Julie Bishop resists call to resign but fails to quell staff concerns about a drastic restructure, job losses, declining rankings and allegations of a toxic work culture

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025

'A frankly embarrassing result': We still know hardly anything about 95% of the universe

"As yet, nobody has managed to understand what gives rise to this strange phenomenon, and explaining dark energy remains one of the most formidable challenges of modern science."

LiveScience · Jan 22, 2025

153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need

More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes have released an open letter calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

'Still on the cutting edge': Mount Stromlo Observatory turns 100

It's uncovered some of the world's greatest mysteries.

The Canberra Times · Nov 18, 2024

Deficit rises as ANU misses financial target

Staff under severe pressure and stress as recruitment slows down, union says.

The Canberra Times · Jul 13, 2024

ANU launches review into investment portfolio after pro-Palestine protests

Australian National University cites change in community sentiment around deriving revenue from weapons manufacturers

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024

India’s contribution to the world of knowledge is growing quickly, says Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt

Winners of the Infosys Prize 2023 with the trustees of the Infosys Science Foundation during the prize distribution ceremony in Bengaluru on Saturday. “India’s contribution to the world of knowledge is growing quickly, and I am honoured to be part of a celebration of some of the most significant advances…

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

Education worth $1 billion as international student cohort grows

New data shows education's value as export has hit a new high.

The Canberra Times · Dec 20, 2023