Meet the Author series

The ANU Meet the Author Series has captivated the Canberra community for nearly three decades now, drawing some of the biggest names in literature, history and current affairs.  Talks are regularly podcasted and available through Soundcloud.

Upcoming events

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21 May 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin will be in conversation with Chris Hammer on Midnight and…

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27 May 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Marcel Dirsus

Marcel Dirsus will be in conversation with Allan Behm on his book How…

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4 Jun 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Raina MacIntyre

Internationally acclaimed epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre will be in…

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11 Jun 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Toby Walsh

Toby Walsh will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on his new book The…

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17 Jun 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Hugh White

Hugh White will be in conversation with Mark Kenny on his new Quarterly Essay…

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19 Jun 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Liz Cameron

Liz Cameron will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on her new book Cult…

Cheng Lei
23 Jun 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the Author - Cheng Lei

Journalist and recipient of the 2024 Press Freedom Award, Cheng Lei will be in…

Past events

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19 May 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Geoff Raby

Geoff Raby will be in conversation with Allan Behm on the updated edition of…

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14 May 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Judith Brett

Award-winning biographer Judith Brett will be in conversation with Virginia…

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8 May 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Steve Vizard

Steve Vizard will be in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on Nation,…

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30 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Dervla McTiernan

Listen to the recording of Best-selling author Dervla McTiernan in…

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15 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Kate Grenville

Listen to the recording of Kate Grenville in conversation with Ann McGrath…

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10 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Brooke Boney

Listen to the recording Brooke Boney was in conversation with Virginia…

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7 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Joan Beaumont

Listen to the recording of Joan Beaumont was in conversation with…

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24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Jess Hill

Listen to the recording Jess Hill was in conversation with Hayley Boxall…

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17 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Vincent Fantauzzo

Listen to the recording of Vincent Fantauzzo in conversation with…

Chameleon by Robert Dessaix
12 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Robert Dessaix

Listen to the recording Robert Dessaix will be in conversation with Andrew…

MTA - Seven Wonders Web
7 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meet the author - Bettany Hughes

Listen to the recording of Best-selling author and TV historian Bettany…

Song of time by Stan Grant
6 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Stan Grant

Listen to the recording of Stan Grant in conversation with Mark Kenny on…