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

rows of sawn timber and logs
12 Feb 2025 | 1 - 2pm

Illegal use of natural resources, such as logging, fishing, mining, and poaching, varies widely in scale, actors, and governance. This presentation explores patterns linking legality and legitimacy, under-researched activities, and governance responses, offering a framework for comparison and analysis.

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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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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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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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Past events

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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8 Dec 2023 | 12pm

How it is already almost December? With that, it's of course time for the annual Fenner School of Environment & Society End of Year party! As usual, we'll have food, drinks & music. And of course the annual Fenner School photo competition! RSVP your attendance for our catering numbers by the 4th of December.

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