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

Logo for "Fenner Flash Talks" featuring stylized text and graphic elements in orange and white on a dark background.
14 May 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Join us to learn more about the research currently happening at the Fenner School!

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Rabbits around a Water hole
7 May 2025 | 12 - 1pm

From the mid-1800s to early 1900s, New South Wales saw dramatic ecological changes due to agriculture, invasive species, native animal culling, and droughts. This talk examines how these factors altered native species populations using historical bounty records.

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Himawari 8 satellite circles above the earth
24 Mar 2025 | 4 - 4:30pm

Australian dust storms can be characterised by where they come from, where they travel to and how much dust is transported. This thesis aims to build an Australian dust storm dataset using geostationary satellite Himawari-8 that can be used to analyse these characteristics.

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a microbe
24 Mar 2025 | 3 - 4pm

Microbial communities are fundamental to soil health, driving nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and plant-microbe interactions. This research investigates how neonicotinoids influence microbial communities, interactions and functional potential across different soil types

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fire burns through a forest
24 Mar 2025 | 1 - 2pm

The state, dynamics, spatial configuration and characteristics of wildland fuels are critical in understanding fire spread and severity in wildland ecosystems.

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Fenner Building
19 Mar 2025 | 9:01am - 4:01pm

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

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Fenner Building
18 Mar 2025 | 9:01am - 4:01pm

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

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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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