Cybernetics named a finalist in the inaugural 2025 Financial Review AI Awards for Research and Education.#
This recognition by The Australian Financial Review celebrates organisations and individuals who are pushing the boundaries of technology and making a significant impact across industries worldwide. At ANU, we are honoured to stand among them.
Through our education programs, we are pioneering an Australian based cybernetic approach to tackling modern complexity — we are advancing balanced approaches to AI that integrate technical excellence with ethical, social, and environmental responsibility.
Since 2019, we’ve delivered innovative education programs:
- The world’s only Master of Applied Cybernetics
- Impactful partnerships with government, industry, and Indigenous-led organisations
- Short-form professional training and Learning Experiences that lift AI literacy across Australia
- Thought leadership influencing AI policy, governance, and deployment
Our community of students, researchers, and partners are engaged in ways to ensure AI and other rapidly evolving technologies are designed and implemented in ways that benefit all.
What sets us apart?#
- Our innovative education programs include the Master of Applied Cybernetics, PhDs, short bespoke Learning Experiences (LX), and professional training that has reached over 1,000 professionals and leaders, including Members of Parliament.
- We’re proud to lead the world’s only master’s in applied cybernetics, with a transdisciplinary curriculum that bridges computing & engineering, social sciences, arts and the environment.
- Our work includes collaborations with Indigenous-led organisations bringing First Nations perspectives to the future of AI.
- We’re creating a lasting impact by building a new discipline, a diverse community of practice, and influencing AI policy, governance, and education nationally.
Congratulations to the team and thank you to all who continue to support this important work.