Past events
Silences of the Great War: All the Things We Cannot Hear
Seminar
The auditory history of the First World War has never been written. There are studies of songs and composers, of cabaret and opera, but the sound of the world at war are mostly unknown. And there is a good reason why this is so. So much of the cacophony of war is beyond us. One…
ANU African Studies Reading Group
Seminar
The first meeting of the year for the ANU African Studies Reading Group will discuss plans for the coming year, allow students and staff interested in Africa to introduce themselves, and highlight research on South Africa's student movement and new middle class. "Why Rhodes Fell: Student Protests…
Feeding habits and conservation biology of the Black snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri)
Seminar
The Myanmar or black snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri) was discovered in the Gaoligong Mountains of northeastern Kachin state, Myanmar in 2010, and was subsequently found in same mountains of northwestern Yunnan, China. There were 14-15 groups with about 950 individuals (10 sub-populations…
Old Lives, New Questions
Seminar
This workshop is about traditions and current questions in the world of biography. An assessment of the art of Life Writing in England and the United States, reveals that there has been a shift in the market for biography. There are a several reasons for this. I will provide a few options to…
Australian film premiere of Markus Imhoof's Eldorado
Other
Film screening of Markus Imhoof's 'Eldorado' to celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reflect on its promise. The Embassy of Switzerland, in partnership with the ANU Film Group, the ANU Law Reform & Social Justice, Amnesty International Australia and the ANU Centre for…
Brexit: Implications for the EU and the UK
Seminar
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for EU–Australia Economic Cooperation presents this seminar by Professor Richard G. Whitman. While EU–Australia economic cooperation is increasing, the international economic landscape has shifted dramatically. The economic implications of Brexit will be…
2019 Commencement Address
Orientation
What is Commencement? Commencement is the formal welcome for all new students at ANU. It's an opportunity to hear from the Vice-Chancellor, notable graduates and other great speakers about what makes ANU such an exciting place. Expect a fun event full of colour and excitement and the opportunity…