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

A yellow flower with a brown beetle on it.
22 Sep 2026 | 1pm

Discover how four decades of change have reshaped the Australian Alps’ pollinator networks, revealing what long-term ecological data can teach us about the future of biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and conservation in a changing climate.

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A satellite image of a fire sweeping across a forested landscape.
23 Sep 2026 | 11 - 11:45am

Discover how cutting-edge technologies, from satellites and drones to sensor networks and fuel moisture monitoring, are transforming early bushfire detection and helping identify fire risks before they ignite.

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A person in the foreground, wearing a blue hat and backpack, takes a photo with her phone of a sloping, green rice paddy.
23 Sep 2026 | 12 - 12:30pm

By exploring both the clichés and realities of modern travel, this project reveals how young adults negotiate identity, growth, and belonging within rapidly changing global tourism systems.

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A large eucalypt stands out in a woodland paddock on a misty morning. There are other scattered trees in the background.
1 Oct 2026 | 5 - 8pm

Join acclaimed authors David Lindenmayer, John R. Baker and Elizabeth A. Baker for the launch of Paddock Trees Under Threat, featuring insights from the book, special guest Senator David Pocock, and an evening of wine, cheeseboards and conversation celebrating the future of conservation.

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An illustration of a tree with a banner of text over the top that reads Mihi Cura Futuri
6 Oct 2026 | 11am - 7pm

The Centenary of National Forestry Education Colloquium, hosted by ANU on 6 October 2026, will celebrate 100 years of forestry education in Australia by reflecting on its history, examining current approaches to forestry education, and exploring future ambitions for the profession.

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A forest with a trail down the middle.
6 Oct 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30pm

As forests face increasing environmental uncertainty, this seminar examines new approaches to building resilience, supporting adaptation, and preparing the next generation of forestry professionals.

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An illustrated array of foods from around the world hovering above a hand.
30 Oct 2026 | 12 - 2pm

Our International Lunch is a chance for staff and students to come together, share favourite homemade dishes, celebrate the cultures and stories that make up our community, and enjoy an afternoon of great food, conversation, and connection.

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Past events

Fenner Building
12 Nov 2025 | 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

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Fenner Building
11 Nov 2025 | 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

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Fenner Building
10 Nov 2025 | 10am - 4pm

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

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logo of nature climate change
10 Nov 2025 | 2 - 3pm

Join us for a lecture from Chief Editor of Nature Climate Change, Bronwyn Wake.

Bronwyn will introduce Nature Climate Change and the journals of the Nature Portfolio as well as will discuss what the editors are looking for and the publication process.

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A group of students walk in the bush, smiling.
5 Nov 2025 | 2 - 4pm

Find out what an Honours/Masters research year involves at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society.

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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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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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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 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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