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

Greater glider and joey in a carved hollow at Monga National Park
29 Apr 2026 | 12 - 1pm

This talk explores a pilot study testing carved tree hollows in Monga National Park. While some species used them, uptake by endangered gliders was low, highlighting design and placement challenges and the need for further refinement.

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6 May 2026 | 12 - 1pm

This talk explores how geospatial tools can support Indigenous governance of Country. Drawing on collaborative research, it highlights the need for Indigenous control of spatial data and infrastructure to strengthen stewardship and cultural resurgence.

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Cultural burning
20 May 2026 | 12 - 1pm

This talk presents an ARC project supporting the re-emergence of cultural burning in box-gum woodlands. Grounded in partnerships with First Nations communities, it explores how Indigenous-led practices can restore ecosystems and strengthen culture.

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Image of a city as seen through greenery
5 Aug 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Buildings are both a major contributor to climate change and highly vulnerable to its impacts. This seminar explores the relationship between buildings and climate change, focusing on energy use, material demand, carbon emissions, and climate-related risks. The talk will discuss how the building sector can contribute to mitigation and adaptation, and highlight pathways towards more sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon-built environments.

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Past events

Four friends are joyfully hiking together through a forested trail.
22 May 2024 | 2 - 3pm

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

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Logo for "Fenner Flash Talks" featuring stylized text and graphic elements in orange and white on a dark background.
22 May 2024 | 1 - 2pm

Fenner Flash Talks: Unpacking Research in a Nutshell!

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Two bright green parrots with blue and yellow tail feathers perched on a branch.
15 May 2024 | 1 - 2pm

Explore the challenges and insights of captive breeding for conservation in our upcoming talk, focusing on the orange-bellied parrot program's impact on species survival and implications for other threatened species

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8 May 2024 | 12 - 2pm

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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Two people are walking in shallow water near a mangrove forest under a clear blue sky.
8 May 2024 | 11am - 12pm

Explore how Aboriginal women in Australia leverage natural resources for economic growth, innovatively managing enterprises while upholding sustainability & tradition. Join us to uncover their journeys & the impact of female-focused, culturally sensitive approaches in social enterprises.

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Wildflowers in bloom in a foreground with modern buildings and a construction site in the background.
1 May 2024 | 1 - 2pm

Join us to learn more about Nature-Based solutions with Fenner's Associate Prof. Sarah Clement.

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A woman standing on a rocky shoreline holding a long pole and pointing towards the sea.
5 Apr 2024 | 4:30 - 5:30pm

The UN sustainable development goals include ‘gender equality and women’s empowerment.’ Join us as Rachel explores the lived experiences of Tannu women from Vanuatu and the relevance of this global policy goal at a local level.

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Children fill water containers from a large water tanker in a rural setting.
5 Apr 2024 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

Explore the urgent quest for water sustainability in the Global South. Join us as Chitresh delves into the barriers of outdated infrastructure & governance, leveraging innovative research from Bengaluru and Nagpur to spotlight transformative agents & strategies for accelerated, equitable water sustainability progress.

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3 Apr 2024 | 2:30pm

This is an opportunity to connect with your new HDR colleagues as well as ongoing peers!

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