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AU-UK panellists
Christian Downie (first from left), Maxfield Peterson (second from left) and Howard Bamsey (fifth from left) with representatives from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and E3G.

Working with United Kingdom to accelerate the energy transition
The Governing Energy Transition Lab at RegNet hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to discuss international climate and energy finance.
Australian National University Professor Miranda Forsyth at the 2024 Australasian AID Conference, 3 December (Development Policy Centre)
Australian National University Professor Miranda Forsyth at the 2024 Australasian AID Conference, 3 December (Development Policy Centre)

Putting AI in aid: new tools for development policy and programming
Dragonfly Thinking and the Development Intelligence Lab demonstrated how structured AI applications could augment “analog” analysis while avoiding some pitfalls commonly associated with AI adoption.
National Symposium on Australian traditional medicine
(L-R) Professor Sheryl Lightfoot, John Watson, Gerry Turpin and Dr Virginia Marshall

National Symposium on Australian traditional medicine
The inaugural National Symposium for Traditional Australian Medicine was held in mid-November at NICM Health Research Institute in Sydney.
Safeguard and Euratom Inspectors
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA

Australia’s first university programs in nuclear safeguards announced
ANU and Charles Sturt University, in partnership with ASNO, have announced the delivery of Australia’s first tertiary qualification program in non-proliferation nuclear safeguards.
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Screening of the Documentary "The Thinking Game"
The documentary follows Demis Hassabis’ work in Google DeepMind and the pursuit of using Artificial Intelligence as a tool of scientific discoveries.
RegNet Building exterior - 3 floor building with white shutters surrounded by a path, trees and grass

Job Opportunity: RegNet Research Fellow
We are seeking a Research Fellow to work in a research-intensive position on an Australian Research Council project on global climate and energy governance.
Miranda Forsyth
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Navigating Pacific Criminology
Professor Miranda Forsyth recently concluded a significant project funded by an Asia Pacific Innovation Program (APIP) grant, aimed at bringing Pacific perspectives to the forefront of criminology.
Valerie Braithwaite_RegNet

Strengthening the regulation of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector
Valerie Braithwaite's report, "All Eyes on Quality" provided significant recommendations to enhance the regulation of the VET sector.

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ANU part of new $US150M partnership with Rio Tinto to support global energy transition
Researchers from ANU including RegNet’s Nick Bainton will partner with Rio Tinto to ensure First Nations cultural knowledge and perspectives are central to the global energy transition.

Anthea Roberts on dragonfly thinking, integrating multiple perspectives, human-AI metacognition, and cognitive renaissance
Anthea Roberts joins Ross Dawson to explore the concept of dragonfly thinking and the role of metacognition.

When will migration levels return to ‘normal’?
As debates over immigration controls intensify, many are asking when migration will return to normal. But what does ‘normal’ look like? Alan Gamlen explains.

Fiji and US tighten relations with security pact
A proposed domestic terrorism law in PNG will do little to reduce tribal fighting and other forms of violence on its own. More effective policing is important but it’s not enough, says Miranda Forsyth.

Zooming in on climate change: The experience of a virtual COP29 attendee
Flying thousands of delegates across the globe has its own environmental cost – so how effective are global negotiations conducted online? Read the latest reflections from Isabelle Zhu-Maguire.

Australian police are trialling AI to analyse body-worn camera footage, despite overseas failures and expert criticism
AI technologies can assist police, but only structural and organisational reforms can address inequitable surveillance practices, says Kate Henne.

Is Southeast Asia ready for a regional power grid?
Australia is in pole position to partner with the region on cross-border electricity supply, writes PhD scholar Hannah Lord.

Donald Trump vows to undo climate change policy, but he will struggle to halt progress
Christian Downie warned that Trump's climate policies could have global impacts, suggesting Europe may step up but emphasising the vital role of Asian countries.

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Thu, 13 Feb 2025

Regulating the lifecycle of single-use plastics in Chittagong City

Exploring the regulatory complexities of single-use plastics in Chittagong and proposing a coordinated framework for effective management
Thu, 13 Feb 2025

What approach in Australia’s foreign investment regime would facilitate investment in Australia’s energy transition while balancing security concerns?

Investment and Australia’s energy transition
Mon, 10 Feb 2025

Less is more: can degrowth save the world? - film screening and panel discussion

The Planetary Health Equity Hothouse presents the BBC documentary Less is more: can degrowth save the world? by journalist and documentary filmmaker Alvaro Alvarez.
Thu, 5 Dec 2024

Hope and possibility beyond the doom and gloom: Hothouse 2024 wrap

It has been another concerning year for climate change, inequalities and health.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024

Interagency collaboration in Global South migration governance

Understanding interagency collaboration in migration governance.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024

Regimes of authority: an assessment of Commonwealth Treasury’s ability to facilitate the development of a wellbeing economy in Australia

Assessing the Commonwealth Treasury’s ability to facilitate the development of a wellbeing economy in Australia.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024

Under what circumstances do independent reviews lead to improved practice by Australian regulators?

Can we uncover when independent reviews actually transform Australian regulatory practices, and when they just gather dust on agency shelves?
Tue, 26 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov 2024

ANU Southeast Asia Institute Student Research Symposium 2024

Connecting Southeast Asian Research: Grounded Empirics, Textured Theory, and Regional Methodologies

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