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07
May
2026

Middle East Update No.3: The Strait of Hormuz, Australian Energy Security & Supply Chain Resilience

Panel discussion

With the Strait of Hormuz now a flashpoint in the US/Israel-Iran conflict, global energy markets face unprecedented disruption. What does this mean for Australia's energy security and the resilience of critical supply chains?This panel brings together leading experts on Gulf energy, Indo-Pacific…

07
May
2026

Democratic Commitment and the Partisan Cost of Electoral Accountability

Lecture/seminar

Why do electorates often fail to hold transgressing electoral officials accountable? Two leading explanations point to either a lack of democratic commitment or to the partisan costs of acting on such commitments, but rarely separate these mechanisms. Bermond Scoggins and Marc Jacob develop a…

05
May
2026

Art & Design Forum | Madeline Hewitson

Art forum

Be Strong and Take Action: The Montefiore Testimonial (1842-3) and Anglo-Jewish Imperial IdentitiesThis talk explores The Montefiore Testimonial (1842-3), a monumental silver sculpture to commemorate Sir Moses Montefiore’s role in securing the release of several Ottoman Syrian Jews falsely accused…

04
May
2026

One year into Trump 2.0

Panel discussion

Join us in this discussion to unpack the wild ride of Trump’s second term and what’s next on the political rollercoaster.One year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, The Australian National University will host a timely panel examining what Trump 2.0 means for American democracy and the…

04
May
2026

In Conversation: Dr Lachlan Goold (Magoo) with Dr Pat O’Grady

Panel discussion

The ANU School of Music is pleased to welcome Dr Lachlan Goold for a public conversation on music production and practice.Professionally known as Magoo, he is one of Australia’s most influential music producers and a two-time ARIA Award winner. Across his career, he has worked with a wide range of…

04
May
2026

Research Seminar | Dr Lachlan Goold

Lecture/seminar

Challenges and Frustrations for Indigenous Australians participating in the recording sectorBy Lachlan Goold, Kevin Starkey, Briony Luttrell and Andy WardAbstract: This research explores the barriers to entry and the challenges and frustrations for Australian First Nations music producers. The…

02
May
2026

Weaving with Weeds at Wanniassa Hills Reserve

Workshop

AboutJoin Lucy Irvine and Friends of Wanniassa Hills in the weaving of a unique piece of land art which will help prevent erosion and create habitat for reptiles and small birds.  Learn about the local ecology and be inspired to make your own artistic woven interventions at home. No prior…