Public lectures

How do I find out what’s on?
ANU hosts a number of events each day which are open to the public. A full list of these is available on the ANU Events Billboard at http://billboard.anu.edu.au/events.asp.

To find out about ANU Public Lectures look for the ANU Events Calendar in The Canberra Times on Saturdays.

If you would like to be notified of upcoming ANU Public Lectures sign up using the online form at https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=5606 for weekly email updates.

How do I register for an event?
Some events require prior online registration. Current events requiring this are listed below - click the link to register.

Thursday 24 May
An American perspective on compulsory voting

Monday 28 May
Bashar al-Assad’s dilemma -a review of the security situation in Syria

Wednesday 30 May
Reconciliation, education and inspiration

Friday 1 June
2012 K R Narayanan Oration – The Indian economy: Rising to global challenges

Tuesday 5 June
Universities: National investment or a waste of money?

Tuesday 5 June
Religion, politics and American conservatism

Tuesday 5 June
Transiting planets: Venus and beyond

Wednesday 6 June
The Legacy of Deng Xiaoping

Wednesday 13 June
Left Turn: Political Essays for the New Left

What if I miss a lecture?
Many of our public lectures are recorded and available at ANUchannel on YouTube. Podcasts of ANU lectures can be downloaded at http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/

Where are lectures held and what facilities are available?
Lectures are held at various locations around the ANU campus. A map of the ANU Campus can be found here.

Please note that parking around venues is often very limited and we recommend that you arrive early. ANU Public Lectures are wheelchair accessible. There is limited disabled parking near lecture venues.

Who can give me more information?
Katharine Pierce
Public Lectures Officer
Communications and External Liaison Office
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
T: 02 6125 4144
E:events@anu.edu.au