Past events

Fenner School of Environment and Society past events.

19
Mar
2024
12pm 19 March 2024

A briefing accompanying the release of the latest Australia's Environment Report.

18
Mar
2024
5.30pm 18 March 2024
By Professor Marta Yebra, Dr. Nick Wilson and Dr. Tony Bartlett

The theme of this year’s International Day of Forests is Forests and Innovation. In recognition of that theme, Professor Marta Yebra and Dr Nick Wilson will present a seminar about their work on Technological solutions for Bushfire Resilience. The seminar will be followed by a discussion led by Dr Tony Bartlett.

14
Mar
2024
8am 14 March 2024

Join us for a Hot Breakfast on Thursday March 14

13
Mar
2024
1pm 13 March 2024
By Daniel Mugadziwa

Join us for Daniel's MPhil Seminar which will explore pathways to a Just Energy Transition in Zambia.

07
Mar
2024
11am 7 March 2024
By Dr. Michael Wellington, Mpho Sadiki, Edward Boamah, Victoria Neema and Jokotola Omidiji

This session will comprise a series of flash talks delivered by visiting members of the Digital Earth Africa community. Digital Earth Africa exists to improve the lives of people across the African continent by translating Earth observations (EO) into insights that will support sustainable development.

28
Feb
2024
1pm 28 February 2024
By Joe Duggan

This talk will explore a journey from communication back to social science research, asking questions like - 'How do scientists feel about climate change?' and 'Can group therapy create a safe space for climate scientists to explore their feelings around climate change?'

22
Feb
2024
1pm 22 February 2024

Let’s get together to welcome our new starters, and celebrate the beginning of a new year at Fenner!

22
Feb
2024
12pm 22 February 2024

Welcome to the Fenner School! Are you ready to kickstart your undergraduate journey with us? Join us for our Undergraduate Orientation Session, where you'll delve into all things Fenner – from our courses to our exciting fieldtrips and everything in between.

21
Feb
2024
1pm 21 February 2024
By Associate Prof. Kazuki Kagohashi

Join us for a seminar on Critical Natural Capital: Explore the irreplaceable role of nature in human well-being and ecological balance. Learn from Japan and Australia's experiences and rethink sustainability and discover how societies manage and value nature's assets.

14
Feb
2024
1pm 14 February 2024
By Dr. Kate Grarock

Join ANU Fenner School alumna, Dr Kate Grarock, as she shares the story of a career in ecology and how she ended up on Alone Australia.

07
Feb
2024
2pm 7 February 2024
By Giselle Owens

Join us as Giselle discusses the key ecological interactions contributing to population decline in the swift parrot’s breeding range in Tasmania.

01
Feb
2024
3pm 1 February 2024
By Brianna Gordon

Join us as PhD scholar Brianna Gordon discusses her Two-Way research on the effects and impacts that the release of toxic heavy metals may have had on the Wiradjuri people, culture and Country.

31
Jan
2024
1.30pm 31 January 2024
By Aurelie Kanishka

Join us as Aurelie discusses her PhD research on species competition in Booderee National Park. Discover how the rise of the brushtail possum and the decline of the bush rat decline post-fox baiting impact upon each other.

14
Dec
2023
1pm 14 December 2023
By Daniel Gautschi

Discover the unique challenges faced by island species at this week's seminar. Explore how Daniel's PhD research on the endangered Norfolk Island green parrot informs vital conservation strategies, tackling issues like habitat loss and invasive species. Join us to learn about safeguarding these unique island dwellers.

08
Dec
2023
12pm 8 December 2023

How it is already almost December? With that, it's of course time for the annual Fenner School of Environment & Society End of Year party! As usual, we'll have food, drinks & music. And of course the annual Fenner School photo competition! RSVP your attendance for our catering numbers by the 4th of December.

07
Dec
2023
1pm 7 December 2023
By Prof Mahmood Hossain

Join us as Prof. Mahmood Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University, Bangladesh, takes us on a journey to discover the biodiversity hotspot of the Sundarban mangrove forest.

06
Dec
2023
1pm 6 December 2023
By Heather Burns

How can we mitigate the increased threats that native wildlife face following bushfires? Join us as Heather Burns' discusses her PhD research that has focused on how small mammals and reptiles in fire-affected areas respond to the addition of coarse woody debris piles.

03
Dec
2023
11pm 3 December 2023

Submit your image for this years theme - Adaptation.

24
Nov
2023
12pm 24 November 2023

Impact, legacy & projections: 50 years of interdisciplinary environmental research

24
Nov
2023
12pm 24 November 2023
By Emeritus Professor Stephen Boyden and Professor Tony Capon

Join Emeritus Professor Stephen Boyden as we welcome his 2023 release, 'A Biorenaissance: The Human Place in Nature, Past, Present and Future’. Prof. Boyden will discuss the essence of what he has learned and what he feels is important from his more than a half century's work in human ecology and biohistory

21
Nov
2023
5.30pm 21 November 2023
By Claudia Romero and F.E. “Jack” Putz

The 2023 Jack Westoby Lecture will this year feature two ecologists, Dr. Claudia Romero and Prof. F.E. 'Jack' Putz, from the Tropical Forests and People Programme in the Forest Research Institute at the University of the Sunshine Coast

14-15
Nov
2023
14 November 2023
By Fenner research students

ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society research students from across our cohorts are presenting their work in two days of talks

08
Nov
2023
1pm 8 November 2023
By Xuemei Bai and Steve Lade

Join us as our own distinguished Prof. Xuemai Bai and Dr. Steve Lade discuss Earth safe system boundaries for climate, the biosphere, water and nutrient cycles, and aerosols at global and subglobal scales. Learn how cities can be transformative agents for a climate-safe future.

27
Oct
2023
12.30pm 27 October 2023

The Fenner International Lunch is back! Join us to celebrate the diversity of foods and cultures that you can find at Fenner, and get ready for some extreme yumminess!

18
Oct
2023
2pm 18 October 2023
By Gil Tal, Alan Jenn and Scott Hardman

What is the role of Zero emission vehicles (ZEV) in addressing climate change? What are the behavioural and policy related aspects that must be considered as we transition to ZEVs? Join us as researchers from UC Davis explore pathways to ZEV adoption and carbon neutrality from lessons learned in California.

18
Oct
2023
10am 18 October 2023
By Ben Kooyman

This workshop offers structural techniques to create a clear narrative and argument for the thesis.

09
Oct
2023
1pm 9 October 2023
By Jenna Ridley

MPhil student, Jenna Ridley, will present her research on how the Black Summer affected the southern greater glider, and what the future holds for this endangered species.

04
Oct
2023
1pm 4 October 2023
By Prof. Luis Miguel Renjifo

Visiting researcher, Luis Miguel Renjifo, gives us an insight into the challenges and joy of leading Colombia's bird conservation strategies.

10
Aug
2023
28
Sep
2023
10am 28 September 2023

CartoGIS Semester 2 Courses

25
Sep
2023
1pm 25 September 2023

Considering further study after you graduate? Aren't quite sure what is involved? Then this event is for you.

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