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29
Oct
2026

World Cities Day address: Resilience by design – A Vision for Urban Australia

Panel discussion

In the lead-up to World Cities Day, the ANU Australian Studies Institute is pleased to host an address by cities expert Honorary Professor Barbara Norman that looks at the future for Australia's urban settlements. From our post-war migration, to Whitlam’s urban and regional development, to…

23
Oct
2026

The 22nd International Conference of Australian Studies in China, Nantong University, Jiangsu Province

Conference

The 22 nd International Conference of Australian Studies in China Nantong University, Jiangsu Province 23-25 October, 2026Call for PapersAs an annual academic event hosted by the Chinese Association for Australian Studies (CASS), this conference is dedicated to enhancing mutual…

21
Sep
2026

'Australia and the World' 2026 Annual Lecture: The Hon Jim Chalmers MP

Lecture

On Monday 21 September 2026, Treasurer of Australia, The Hon Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the 2026 ‘Australia and the World’ Annual Lecture and launched the 2026 Intergenerational Report, at University House, ANU.The event was moderated by AuSI Director, Professor Mark Kenny, and is…

12
Jun
2026

Book Launch | Andrew Fisher – So much more than a Prime Minister

Book launch

The Whitlam Institute take great pleasure in hosting the launch of Professor David Headon AM’s latest addition to the ‘First Eight Project’ series, on Australia’s fifth Prime Minister, Andrew Fisher.THE SPEAKERSWelcome & Introduction - Prof John Juriansz, Whitlam InstituteIntroduction to…

03
Feb
2026

4th International Conference - "Reading Disruptions, Mapping Alterities: of Australian Trans-Tendings, and India in an Age of Reimagined Plurilaterals"

Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS (extended)"Reading Disruptions, Mapping Alterities: of Australian Trans-Tendings, and India in an Age of Reimagined Plurilaterals"Centre for Australian Studies,  Bankura University Bankura, West Bengal, India3-4 February 2026The submission deadline has been extended to 05…

12
Nov
2025

November 2025 - Visiting Fellows Dinner

Other

Visiting Fellows Dinner - November 2025The ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) will be holding its next ANU Visiting Fellows Dinner on 12 November 2025.The Visiting Fellows Dinner is an opportunity to welcome Visiting Fellows across campus and encourage opportunities for further engagement with…

05
Nov
2025

The 2025 First Eight Lecture by Professor David Headon AM - Prime Minister Billy Hughes

Lecture

The ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) and the Britain-Australia Society invite you to the annual First Eight Lecture on Prime Minister William Morris 'Billy' Hughes.Date: Wed, 5 November 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: The Council Room, 2nd Floor, King's Building, King's College London, WC2R…