Welcome to the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics

The ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), is founded to build a world-leading role for Australia in the science and technology of gravitational wave sources. 

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Discover the exciting research happening at CGA, explore our world-class facilities and see how you can be part of it.

Researchers at ANU played a pivotal role in this discovery by providing key instrumentation, including steering mirrors and stabilisation systems, to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

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Wednesday, 02 Apr 2025

Random conversation leads to innovative dark matter detector design

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Exploring the big questions of our universe at the ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics - video thumbnail
Friday, 15 Nov 2024

Several PhD positions are available at The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics.

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Pushing the boundaries of gravitational wave detection - video thumbnail
Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024

Researchers at ANU played a pivotal role in this discovery by providing key instrumentation, including steering mirrors and stabilisation systems, to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

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Researchers wearing protective glasses working in a lab
10 Jun 2025 | 8am - 18 Jul 2025 | 5pm