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

Josh sits on a grassy alpine slope, facing away from the camera and looking out over a mountainous landscape with patches of snow and cloud-covered skies. They wear a wide-brimmed dark hat, a checkered long-sleeve shirt, and light-coloured pants. In the foreground, native alpine plants with tall white flower stalks are visible, adding texture to the natural scene
10 Jul 2025 | 10 - 11am

Alpine pollinators are uniquely adapted to cold, dynamic environments, but face growing threats from climate change. This talk explores how temperature across climates, weather, and microclimates shapes pollinator activity in Australia's mountains, and what this means for their survival.

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A serene rural dam with still, dark water reflecting a blue sky and scattered white clouds. The bank in the foreground is edged with dry grasses and reeds, and contains a plastic crate holding a yellow portable pump hooked up by hoses to a floating sampling device resting on the water. On the opposite shore, gently sloping pasture is dotted with eucalyptus and other native trees under a partly cloudy sky
22 Aug 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Teal carbon ecosystems are freshwater wetlands, like lakes, ponds, farm dams and reservoirs. Equivalent to blue carbon (coastal wetlands), they can regulate greenhouse gases and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Past events

18 Jul 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm

This workshop will be an opportunity for Fenner HDR supervisors to reflect on their supervision practices and renew their registration with the ANU Supervision Framework.

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A group of people in traditional white and red garments, smiling as they carry trays of young rice plants on their heads in a lush green outdoor setting.
6 Jul 2023 | 1pm

ACIAR CEO and Fenner Honorary Professor Andrew Campbell will reflect on his seven years leading the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)

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An old projector emitting light and smoke while sitting on a wooden surface in a dimly lit room.
30 Jun 2023 | 4:30pm

A happy Pride Month to you! In this context, we would like to invite you to our Queer Movie Night – a joint event between RSB & FSES for queer people, their friends, and allies.

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28 Jun 2023 | 1 - 3pm

This workshop examines the tools and strategies to help you to manage, organise and categorise your literature more effectively

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A modern building with a mix of wooden and concrete elements, surrounded by landscaped gardens and named the Frank Fenner Building.
13 Jun 2023 | 12am - 14 Jun 2023 | 12am

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

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A historical photo of a large ornate hall transformed into a hospital ward with rows of beds and patients, illuminated by a grand chandelier.
7 Jun 2023 | 2 - 3pm

The climatic influences on First World War death rates have not previously been quantified. In this seminar, disease and climate sensitivity are given a closer examination.

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Advertisement for a book titled "What Birdo Is That? A Field Guide to Bird-people" by Libby Robin, available in bookstores and online from May 30.
31 May 2023 | 12:30pm

Join Professor Libby Robin as she launches her latest book What Birdo is That? A Field Guide to Bird People, a book that draws heavily on the National Library's collections. Professor Saul Cunningham will be introducing the event, & Professor Robin will be joined in conversation by Dr Leo Joseph.

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Two women studying and taking notes at a wooden table outdoors.
30 May 2023 | 10am

The Fenner School HDR Cohort invite you to join our HDR Shut Up and Write sessions!

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Hydroponic farm with rows of green and red lettuce growing under white protective canopies, overlooking a scenic mountain range.
18 May 2023 | 1:30pm

The FAO has called for all cities to build up local and accessible local food buffers with a shorter supply chain. But how to do it?

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