Check out our calendar of events and participate in our seminars, public lectures and more.

An illustrated array of foods from around the world hovering above a hand.
30 Oct 2026 | 12 - 2pm

Our International Lunch is a chance for staff and students to come together, share favourite homemade dishes, celebrate the cultures and stories that make up our community, and enjoy an afternoon of great food, conversation, and connection.

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Past events

A man stands in workwear in front of an orange wall outside, on concrete. He has his head in his hands and his hunched over his knees.
7 Oct 2026 | 11 - 11:45am

Discover how Australia's diverse climates shape the way our bodies experience heat and cold. Drawing on 46 years of weather data, this seminar explores why similar conditions can create very different levels of thermal stress, offering new insights to support climate adaptation, workplace safety and weather-warning systems across the country.

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An illustration of a tree with a banner of text over the top that reads Mihi Cura Futuri
6 Oct 2026 | 11am - 7pm

The Centenary of National Forestry Education Colloquium, hosted by ANU on 6 October 2026, will celebrate 100 years of forestry education in Australia by reflecting on its history, examining current approaches to forestry education, and exploring future ambitions for the profession.

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A forest with a trail down the middle.
6 Oct 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30pm

As forests face increasing environmental uncertainty, this seminar examines new approaches to building resilience, supporting adaptation, and preparing the next generation of forestry professionals.

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A large eucalypt stands out in a woodland paddock on a misty morning. There are other scattered trees in the background.
1 Oct 2026 | 5 - 6:30pm

Join acclaimed authors David Lindenmayer, John R. Baker and Elizabeth A. Baker for the launch of Paddock Trees Under Threat, featuring insights from the book, special guest Senator David Pocock, and an evening of wine, cheeseboards and conversation celebrating the future of conservation.

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A large gumtree seen from below, with twisted shaggy bark on the trunk and green leaves at the top.
30 Sep 2026 | 11 - 11:45am

Discover how high-resolution satellite imagery is helping researchers track Australia's iconic paddock trees and better understand their loss, persistence, and regeneration across agricultural landscapes.

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A person in the foreground, wearing a blue hat and backpack, takes a photo with her phone of a sloping, green rice paddy.
23 Sep 2026 | 12 - 12:30pm

By exploring both the clichés and realities of modern travel, this project reveals how young adults negotiate identity, growth, and belonging within rapidly changing global tourism systems.

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A satellite image of a fire sweeping across a forested landscape.
23 Sep 2026 | 11 - 11:45am

Discover how cutting-edge technologies, from satellites and drones to sensor networks and fuel moisture monitoring, are transforming early bushfire detection and helping identify fire risks before they ignite.

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A yellow flower with a brown beetle on it.
22 Sep 2026 | 1pm

Discover how four decades of change have reshaped the Australian Alps’ pollinator networks, revealing what long-term ecological data can teach us about the future of biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and conservation in a changing climate.

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16 Sep 2026 | 11 - 11:30am

This research explores how climate risks and responses cascade across interconnected systems. It develops practical approaches to help decision-makers anticipate far-reaching impacts, understand systemic risks and identify opportunities for effective action.

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