We've all put off an important task at some point. But procrastination isn't simply about being lazy.ANU Associate Professor Lillian Smyth explains what could really be driving procrastination, why it's a normal part of being human, and a simple technique that has nothing to do with productivity.Watch below

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ANU has climbed three places to 29th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.This recognition reflects our standing as a global leader in research and education, and the outstanding community that makes it possible.Read more: quicklink.anu.edu.au/4ac4

“When we talk about truths, we don't want to take away from anybody else's truth,” says Minda Murray, a PhD candidate who also works at the ANU Centre for Indigenous Policy Research.“But it is really important to recognise the past injustices and the suffering that our people have gone through in the process of colonisation.”Minda, a proud Yorta Yorta and Duduroa woman, joined the Walk for Truth alongside many other First Nations people and allies this Reconciliation Week to call for a national commitment to truth-telling.Minda likens the process of truth-telling to the Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken ceramics are pieced back together with gold lacquer.“That's the journey. And the fact that it's got a golden crack through it draws attention to the fact that it was broken but healed, and now it's a thing of beauty."Read more: quicklink.anu.edu.au/orcg

“Safety on dating apps is not one-size-fits-all,” says ANU researcher Dr Hannah Robertson.Robertson's research focuses on online dating safety in Australia and the policies shaping the future of digital dating. The stark reality is that 75% of Australians who use dating apps have experienced some form of harassment or abuse.As governments and platforms grapple with how to respond, Australia has become an international test case for whether industry self-regulation can deliver meaningful accountability.Read more: quicklink.anu.edu.au/xiyf