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

A notepad with handwritten words describing various emotions such as "resentful," "curious," "overwhelmed," and "furious," alongside pens and other items on a desk.
28 Feb 2024 | 1 - 2pm

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?'

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A group of five adults sitting in a grassy area under trees, engaged in a discussion.
22 Feb 2024 | 12 - 1pm

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.

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A group of six people smiling and interacting during what appears to be an outdoor event, some holding plates with food.
22 Feb 2024 | 1pm

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

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View from a lakeside barrier showing still water with distant mountains and a hazy sky.
21 Feb 2024 | 1 - 2pm

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.

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A person sitting and looking contemplatively in a natural outdoor setting with rocks and foliage.
14 Feb 2024 | 1 - 2pm

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.

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A vibrant green parrot peeking out from a hole in a tree trunk.
7 Feb 2024 | 2 - 3pm

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

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A serene forest stream bordered by leafy trees, with a person tending to the water's edge.
1 Feb 2024 | 3 - 4pm

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.

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A close-up of a possum peeking from behind a tree trunk.
31 Jan 2024 | 1:30 - 2:30pm

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.

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Two green parrots with red foreheads are perched on the ground among leaves.
14 Dec 2023 | 1pm

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.

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