The School of Medicine and Psychology

Our life experiences are defined by the capabilities and potential of our mind and body. Appreciating their interdependence and inter-relationship is essential to understanding and improving human health.

At the School of Medicine and Psychology, we are dissolving boundaries and enabling new health solutions through interdisciplinary research, education and practice.

Our integrated perspectives, knowledge and techniques, are preparing doctors, psychologists and health care leaders of the future who will work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the health system and society they work in.

Our partnerships with discovery and population researchers, government, diverse organisations and communities are enabling courageous research that challenges assumptions, transcends boundaries, informs healthcare and transforms human lives.

The School of Medicine and Psychology formed in 2023. While the website is under development, we invite you to read more about our medicine and psychology programs.

Field sites & facilities

Explore some of the numerous of research sites and facilities established by our research schools in Australia and across the world. Researchers and students at ANU enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment to help facilitate ground-breaking research.

Research projects

Browse research topics of the College of Science and the College of Health & Medicine with links to relevant researchers.

See our list of potential student projects to apply for PhB, Honours, PhD and other graduate degrees.

Stories

Andra Putnis at the Menzies Library.

News

‘Hiding in plain sight’: The incredible stories that can often go untold

A Masters student has written an intriguing tale of two women’s journeys from war-torn Europe to a new life in Australia.

PhD candidate at the School of Medicine and Psychology, Yangxueqing (Mary) Jiang standing outside the Psychology building at the Australian National University

Analysis and opinion

Repeated climate-sceptic claims enough to nudge the strongest endorsers

Climate misinformation may be more effective than we’d like to think.

Dr Michael Chapman at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre.

News

We need to talk about death: planning for end of life

It’s always better to start conversations around death when the stakes are lower.

Victoria Thomas leans on a bench at the School of Medicine and Psychology

Research story

Injuries of the moral kind

Making tough decisions that conflict with your values can result in what psychologists call 'moral injuries'. ANU experts are working to understand this better.

Sharrada Segeran at ANU graduation day in December 2023.

Impact story (giving)

Mind matters most: Why a recent graduate is earning accolades here and abroad

Sharrada Segeran realised there was a 'shadow pandemic' running alongside the COVID emergency in 2020. So she took action.

Dr Chi Wing Lai

Media release

ANU community honoured in King’s Birthday honours list

A public health expert and former School of Medicine lecturer were named in this year's King's Birthday honours list.

Amanda Barnard and Natalie Gordon outside the new clinical training facility in Goulburn.

Media release

New ANU Clinical Training Facility opened in Goulburn

An innovative state of the art clinical training facility at Goulburn Base Hospital has officially opened.

Dr Olivia Evans and Dr Junwen Chen.

News

Indigenous psychology 101: teaching for reconciliation

Meet the ANU educators decolonising psychology.

Theresia Klarissa and Tom Harrysson outside the Innovations Theatre at ANU.

Impact story (giving)

New Ken Behrens get to know their city

A university professor has created the Prestigious Ken Behrens Award to encourage students to embrace extra-curricular opportunities in Canberra.

Taylor Glover in a park in Goulburn.

Impact story (giving)

‘It's allowed me to stay in medicine': the scholarship helping Indigenous students at ANU

The Jessica King Scholarship is helping keep Indigenous students at university.

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