Past events
Tracing the Grain: Locating the life of the tree in the woodblock | Julian Laffan
Gallery
The grain of trees evident in both woodblocks and prints are an under-acknowledged record of aesthetic co-production between human artists and more-than-human beings. Whilst there is literature centred on the relief woodcut print and the resulting visual communication, there is a significant gap in…
Building information resilience through accessible communication practice: The case of migrants and people with disability in Australia
Seminar
During any crisis event, trustworthy communication is crucial for fostering safe and informed societies. During the Covid-19 pandemic, however, considerable disparities in access to reliable information (including vital health advice and resources) were observed; especially for migrants and people…
Out of Harm’s Way: How Australian Music Venues and DIY Events Make Safe Spaces (Emma Crocker, ANU)
Seminar
Australian music venues, bars, and DIY (do-it-yourself) music events post ‘safe space’ policies to walls, Instagram pages, and bathroom doors. These policies invite event attendees to think of themselves as being within a distinct safe space. What differentiates these spaces from other venues is…
Explore Your Passion for Language or Music at ANU
Webinar/Online
Join us for an exclusive online webinar designed for Year 11–12 students interested in studying the Bachelor of Languages and Bachelor of Music degrees at The Australian National University (ANU)! You’ll learn about the various degrees we offer, hear firsthand from students about their…
Australian Federal Election 2025 Roundtable
Panel discussion
Join us on Thursday 8 May, for a panel discussion examining the results of the 2025 Australian Federal Election. Bringing together some of the country’s leading scholars in political science, this event offers a considered and data-driven exploration of the forces that shaped this year’s outcome.…
Quantifying the Human
Seminar
Quantitative measurement in the human sciences remains controversial. Are depression scales, intelligence tests, etc. valid measurement instruments? Do they deliver quantitative or merely ordinal information? Cristian discusses two approaches for understanding practices of quantitative measurement…
Market for Warriors: A Rational Theory of Military Clubs
Seminar
Disproportionate recruitment of distinctive ethnic and religious groups has been a staple strategy of rulers throughout history. Why, however, do rulers limit their talent pool in this manner? Existing explanations have looked to irrational ideologies such as that of the 'martial races' or to a…