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

Picture of snowgums in a lab
22 Apr 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Plant Phenomics at ANU: Tools for Research and Collaboration
This talk introduces the APPN-ANU node, showcasing advanced plant phenotyping facilities and imaging technologies. It highlights available services, future developments, and opportunities for collaboration across research and industry.

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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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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

Kaz stands in front of bushland, he wears a hat, a yellow jacket and is smiling at the camera.
17 Mar 2025 | 1 - 2pm

In this presentation, Dr. Kaz Kagohashi explores the factors that influence the autonomy of local landcare groups and addresses the future challenges for the sustainability of landcare in Australia.

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sun light streams over a path through a forest
12 Mar 2025 | 4 - 5pm

Dr. DellaSala will deliver a 45-minute seminar at the Fenner School on Ending forest degradation in globally important primary forests by 2030: are we getting anywhere?  

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Image shows the Atlas of Living Australia logo on the left. To the right are the Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus), the Stigmodera gratiosa, and a Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques)
12 Mar 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30pm

This seminar will explore the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA). The ALA is Australia’s national biodiversity data infrastructure which harmonises the nation’s biodiversity data to support world-class science and decision-making.

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A woman sitting on a bench working on her laptop
5 Mar 2025 | 1 - 2pm

In this seminar, Dr. Jasper Montana will outline plans for a developing research programme intended to direct greater attention towards the relationship between people and nature as a site for careful and considered monitoring and intervention.

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A path winds its way through a forest
26 Feb 2025 | 5:30pm

The Jack Westoby Lecture recognises the contribution to forestry internationally by Jack Westoby (1912-1988).

The Biennial Lecture Series was initiated in 1997 and is made possible by the generosity of the Westoby Family.

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trees growing on red earth for carbon capture and removal projects
26 Feb 2025 | 1 - 2pm

This seminar will provide an overview of the role of carbon offsets in Australian climate policy and an introduction to the scandals and debates concerning their integrity.

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A kookaburra sits on a rock
25 Feb 2025 | 6 - 8pm

Join us at the Fenner School for a discussion on the progress of environment policy over the past twenty years, and the launch of the 3rd edition of the book: Environment and Sustainability: A Policy Handbook (Federation Press).

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Sunlight reflects of rock formations
19 Feb 2025 | 1 - 2pm

Indigenous Ways of Being, Knowing & Doing – A Valuable Pathway for Surviving Our Compounding Existential Crises and Thriving Again?

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Students sitting outside while enjoying a meal.
19 Feb 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Join us to welcome the new and returning Fenner BENSU students. Come along and meet the new cohort of Fenner Bachelor of ENvironment and SUstainability students.

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