Past events

Find information about past ANU Science events.

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Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023, 6:30am

The Australian National University and Mind Medicine Australia are delighted to present an International Public Lecture featuring renowned psychiatrist and researcher, Dr Ben Sessa (UK), live in person.

50 years banner
Wednesday, 8 Nov 2023, 8:30am - Friday, 10 Nov 2023, 5pm

Save the date: 8-10 November 2023 to celebrate 50 years of the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences

Solar farm
Thursday, 9 Nov 2023, 5:30 - 7:30pm

At the 2023 ANU Solar Oration, learn about the opportunities the net zero transformation presents for Australia and some of the challenges we will need to navigate along the way.

movie
Wednesday, 8 Nov 2023, 6 - 9pm

Watch Batman & Robin and stay for a discussion on the mesmerising scientist narratives of the DC universe.

Kieran Kirk
Monday, 6 Nov 2023, 6 - 8pm

Professor Kiaran Kirk AM will deliver this year’s The 2023 Order of Australia Association – The Australian National University lecture on Humanity’s ongoing battle with infectious disease.

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Monday, 11 Sep 2023, 6pm - Monday, 30 Oct 2023, 5:30pm

This exhibition explores communicating endometriosis through different forms of expression and response, including visual arts, music, dance, language and lab science. In this dialogue, we learn more about our bodies, emotions, embodied experiences, and their various understandable signs, fingerprints, or developed artistic expression.

Microscope
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023, 5:15 - 7pm

Join Professor Mal McLeod and Professor Penny Brothers to explore 'Reducing harm and better living through chemistry,' as part of our daily lives.

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Sunday, 22 Oct 2023, 12am

The tenth biennial Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network LIME Connection conference will be hosted by the Australian National University (ANU) on Ngunnawal Country, Canberra, Australia from 22-25 October 2023.

United for Australia's Water Futures
Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023, 2:30 - 3:45pm

A National Water Week panel discussion exploring water security in 2050 and how we can unite for sustainable futures for all Australians.