Past events

Find information about past ANU Science events.

A person using a telescope in front of illuminated, colorful dome tents under a starry night sky.
Friday, 28 May 2021, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Did you know that Aboriginal peoples are considered the world's first astronomers? Join Indigenous astronomer Pete Swanton and astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker on Fellows Oval to stargaze using telescopes to navigate the skies.

A mural of puzzle pieces painted on a brick wall, featuring one piece in black and another in red with a yellow circle overlapping both.
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 11:30am

Join the Vice-Chancellor, Chancellor and Professor Peter Yu at the launch of the ANU 2021-22 Reconciliation Action Plan on Thursday 27 May 2021 in Kambri.

A collage of eight diverse women with varying expressions, set against a blackboard, representing different age groups and backgrounds.
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 3:30 - 5pm

In honour of Women of Mathematics day, MSI is hosting the official launch of the Australian Women in Mathematics exhibition.

Small wooden tiles, each engraved with chemical element symbols and atomic numbers, are scattered and organized on a table.
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Chemistry students, your High School or College is invited to enter the Australian National Chemical Analysis Competition.

A black and white image depicting a field scattered with ancient, cylindrical stone jars, with a hill and sparse trees in the background.
Monday, 8 Mar 2021, 12am - Friday, 7 May 2021, 12am

Visually stimulating, INSIDE OUT showcases interdisciplinary collaboration across ANU.

Long exposure photograph capturing dynamic blue light trails intertwined with an urban cityscape at night.
Monday, 12 Apr 2021, 12am - Wednesday, 14 Apr 2021, 12am

Are you interested in data wrangling, analysis, and presentation design? This year CBE’s Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics will be holding an American Statistical Association Datafest, where teams of 2-5 ANU undergraduate students will work with a real-world dataset during a 48-hour period in a friendly festival of data.

A person wearing a red and grey vest over a blue shirt and jeans balances awkwardly while walking on water, depicted in a repeating motion sequence.
Thursday, 18 Feb 2021, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Join Dr Peter J Riggs as he explores the claims about anti-gravity devices and some of the individual devices proposed.

Numerous white batteries with a green grass and leaf design, arranged in tightly packed rows extending into the distance.
Tuesday, 16 Feb 2021, 12 - 1pm

A new world-class facility located at The Australian National University is set to research lithium-ion batteries.

A view of a coastal city skyline under a dramatic orange and grey sky at sunset, viewed from across the sea.
Tuesday, 9 Feb 2021, 6 - 7:30pm

This event brings together policymakers, business people, researchers, students, media and the wider community.