ANU Research School of Biology

Research School of Biology

The ANU Research School of Biology (RSB) carries out research in a wide range of biological and biomedical sciences and oversees the University's Biology curriculum, with a diverse offering of courses across both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Scientific instruments clipped onto the leaves of a small plant.
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that helps plants continue photosynthesising under extreme heat and dry air conditions.

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Science precinct showing biology building and sculpture of a large metallic ball.
Thursday, 21 May 2026

Three Australian National University (ANU) scientists have been recognised for their extraordinary work by being elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

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Cockatoo eating a coloured almond.
Friday, 08 May 2026

Research led by The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed that wild sulphur-crested cockatoos learn what foods are safe to eat by watching each other — a discovery that helps explain how the species thrives in rapidly changing urban environments.

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Rosemary Cater.
5 Nov 2026 | 1 - 2pm

BSB Seminar Series: Structural and Mechanistic Insights into Nutrient Transport at the Blood Brain Barrier

The human brain is infiltrated by more than 600 km of blood vessels which are lined by endothelial cells that separate the blood from the brain parenchyma.
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Nils Kreuter.
6 Nov 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

E&E PhD Exit Seminar: Examining behavioural patterns and social structure in sharks using acoustic telemetry

Social encounters and behaviours shape the lives of all animals and the degree in which sociality is expressed varies widely across species, resulting in profound ecological and evolutionary consequences.
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Nathan Pumplin
6 Nov 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

PS Seminar Series: The Purple Tomato- bringing genetic engineering from Lab to Market

The Purple Tomato is a groundbreaking example of how biotechnology can translate scientific innovation into real-world impact. This talk traces the journey from fundamental plant science and the development of anthocyanin-rich tomatoes to regulatory approval (including Australia), commercialization, and consumer adoption.
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