
Welcome to Celia Roberts, new Head of School
The School of Sociology is pleased to announce that Professor Celia Roberts has been appointed Head of the School, commencing 1 July 2026. Celia is a leading scholar of gender and the social studies…

ANU PhD Supplementary Scholarship: Cultures of the Cryosphere
We are seeking PhD applicants from a range of academic backgrounds to join an exciting international project on the European Research Council Synergy Grant project: The Cultures of the Cryosphere:…

A Tribute to Distinguished Professor Diana Rose (School of Sociology)
It is with great sadness that the College of Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Sociology announce the passing of Distinguished Honorary Professor Diana Rose on 30 May 2026.Diana has been a…

What is happening to Canberra? Crumbling Services, Mounting Debt and Declining Governance
This roundtable event brought together 35 academics, students, policy-makers and community activists. The audience included former ACT Chief Minister Gary Humphries, public servants, academics from…

Congratulations to Dr Jessie Liu on major thesis awards
The ANU School of Sociology is delighted to congratulate Dr Jessie Liu on receiving both the J.G. Crawford Prize at ANU and the Jean Martin Award from The Australian Sociological Association (TASA),…

Celebrating the contribution, success and futures of our Sociology Graduates
We’re very pleased to celebrate this year’s graduating HDR cohort in the ANU School of Sociology. Their achievements are a sign of our discipline's value and strength in an uncertain world marked by…

Professor Helen Keane appointed new Fellow of ASSA
The ANU School of Sociology is pleased to share the excellent news that Professor Helen Keane has been appointed as a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA).The ASSA…