PhD student appointed to IUSSP early career taskforce
Kim Xu has been selected to represent the next generation of population specialists on the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) Early Career Taskforce. The IUSSP…
ANU Demographer receives research funding from NHMRC
Congratulations to Dr Bernard Baffour (Senior Lecturer, ANU School of Demography) and Prof Alice Richardson (Director, ANU Statistical Consulting Unit) who will lead a National Health and Medical…
Reflections from a visiting PhD student
The ANU School of Demography has been delighted to have Ryo Mogi in its midst since July 2019 and it has been enlivened by his enthusiasm and involvement in all our activities. Ryohei Mogi is a PhD…
Pregnant mums who stress less have healthier kids
Lack of reactivity to stressful events and depression during pregnancy can lead to poorer infant health, researchers have found. The researchers, including Co-author and study Principal…
School of Demography PhD Work in Progress Day 2019
The 2019 PhD Work in Progress (WIP) Day for PhD students in the ANU School of Demography was held on Thursday 5 September. Work in Progress Day allows our graduate students to practice…
Australian men on top when it comes to life expectancy
Australian men are now living longer than any other group of males in the world, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The study introduces a new way of measuring…
Life expectancy shows the devastating impact of homicides in Latin America
Homicide rates are dramatically reducing the life expectancy of Latin Americans, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. Latin America accounts for around a third of the…