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

A panoramic coastal scene showing a rugged shoreline and open ocean beneath a mostly cloudy sky. A faint rainbow arcs from the water on the left toward a grassy headland on the right. Waves crash gently along the rocky edge of the coast, and scattered patches of blue sky peek through the clouds. The overall mood is calm and atmospheric.
8 Oct 2025 | 12 - 1pm

This talk explores how engaging with diverse knowledge systems, across sciences, humanities, and Indigenous perspectives, can support truly transformative change in conservation, with insights from emerging UK-based frameworks and practices.

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A wide landscape view taken from a hilltop, showing a single large eucalyptus tree standing prominently in the foreground. The ground is dry and patchy with sparse grasses and small plants. Mist or low-lying fog blankets the valley below, partially covering the wooded hills and suburban areas in the distance. The sky above is clear and blue, with a few wisps of cloud, suggesting a cool early morning in an Australian bush reserve.
15 Oct 2025 | 12 - 1pm

This talk presents findings from a global meta-analysis of 186 studies assessing biodiversity outcomes over time. It shows that in two-thirds of cases, conservation actions improved biodiversity or slowed its decline. Results highlight the effectiveness of targeted interventions such as invasive species control, habitat restoration, and protected areas—while calling for a transformational scale-up to meet global nature targets.

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A wide, flat agricultural field with short, golden-brown stubble left after harvest stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky. In the background, numerous large wind turbines stand tall across the horizon, highlighting a mix of farming and renewable energy infrastructure in a rural landscape
22 Oct 2025 | 12 - 1pm

In Australia, where climate debate is polarized, Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) emerged in 2015 as a non-partisan charity uniting farmers with climate science and policy. This study delves into the experiences of New South Wales farmers who joined FCA.

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An illustrated array of foods from around the world hovering above a hand.
31 Oct 2025 | 12 - 2pm

Join us for our annual International Lunch!

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Past events

Two men examine equipment at a rural outdoor site with sparse vegetation and a water tank in the background.
7 Dec 2022 | 11am

This presentation will briefly present the history of the FAIMS Project, the current and planned feature set, and our approach to sustainability through a commercial open-source software business model.

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An echidna walking across a dirt path, with its long snout and spiky back clearly visible.
4 Dec 2022 | 11pm

The 2022 Fenner School Photography Competition is open for submissions!

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A panoramic view of a lush green pasture with grazing cattle, hills in the background, and a clear blue sky.
30 Nov 2022 | 1pm

The Affiliates Seminars are an occasional series of events intended to showcase the diversity of research interests and activities of the Fenner School’s many visiting researchers, honorary staff and emeriti.

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A worker in a woodworking factory handles lumber next to large industrial machinery.
17 Nov 2022 | 1pm

This seminar presents results from case studies at two factories, to seek understand the current roles of women in wood processing and how they compare to men in terms of their access to employment, compensation, and developmental opportunities in Laos.

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A black and yellow salamander rests on a leaf-covered forest floor.
16 Nov 2022 | 11am

Diseases are considered one of the main factors behind decline in global amphibian populations. This seminar will discuss research into a newly discovered pathogen - Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) - and the impact it's had on European salamanders, and the implications for global salamander diversity.

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14 Nov 2022 | 12am - 15 Nov 2022 | 12am

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

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A kangaroo hops past a raging wildfire consuming a structure and illuminating the surroundings in fiery orange hues.
10 Nov 2022 | 1pm

This seminar will provide an overview of Josh Ettinger's research on how extreme weather influences climate change attitudes, with a focus on his recent case study examining the effects of bushfire experiences on climate activism in Australia.

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8 Nov 2022 | 2 - 4pm

Discover how to get started publishing in journals

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Yellow flowers bloom on a green shrub with slender leaves, against a soft-focus building background.
20 Oct 2022 | 6 - 9:30pm

This year the Fenner School of Environment & Society at the Australian National University celebrates 15 years since its formation. Please join us for a Spring Celebration with food, music and memories with your colleagues and friends, old and new.

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