ANU researcher awarded $8m to develop next-generation life-saving medical therapies Full article How does this scientist react to popular lyrics about chemistry? Dr Dan Preston unpacks the chemistry behind some of our favourite song lyrics. Watch the video Could a PhD in piezoelectric materials help spark your career? Read more PreviousNext Study » Discover our degree programs and courses. Bridging course Get a good theoretical and practical foundation for first year chemistry studies. Bachelor & honours The School boasts state of the art facilities and instruments, as well as globally recognised Lecturers. PhD & MPhil Make an original contribution to human knowledge, research and development with a postgraduate research degree. News » Thursday, 10 Apr 2025 ANU trailblazers celebrated by Australian Academy of Science Four ANU scientists have been recognised with prestigious honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science. Read the article Friday, 21 Mar 2025 Introducing Molly and Wolly: new sustainability heroes at ANU chemistry Two new solvent recycler machines, dubbed Molly and Wolly, will save approximately 25 tonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year from our chemistry labs. Read the article Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 Tall poppies will continue to grow: scientific achievers recognised Four ANU researchers who are paving the way for future scientists have been recognised for their remarkable contributions. Read the article Research » Could a PhD in piezoelectric materials help spark your career?The Australian National University is partnering with industry to help lead a new era in advanced materials science and provide opportunities for… Read more Congratulations to Dr Christoph Nitsche for his article in C&ENCongratulations to Dr Christoph Nitsche for his article on Chemical and Engineering News on the novel peptide-bismuth bicycles. Read more Start-up to tackle plastic crisis with "infinite recycling"A new Australian enviro-tech start-up backed by The Australian National University (ANU) will "infinitely" recycle plastic to help solve… Read more Events » 8 May 2025 | 12 - 1pm RSC School Seminar - Prof. Tim ConnellEmbracing the Dark Side of Photorexox Catalysis View the event 29 May 2025 | 12 - 1pm Visiting Speaker - Professor Sean O'ByrneSome Applications of Laser Spectroscopy to Fluid Mechanical Problems View the event Study » Bridging course Summer research Bachelor degrees & honours Master of Science in Materials Science PhD & MPhil Research » Research areas Research groups Research projects Research facilities Research stories About » Awards History People Giving Inclusion Connect » News & Events Current student enquiries General enquiries Future students enquiries Giving