ANU/The Canberra Times 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

Killing for Country by David Marr
Killing for Country by David Marr

5 Oct 2023, 6–7pm

David Marr will be in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on his new book, Killing for...
Lola in the mirror by Trent Dalton
Lola in the mirror by Trent Dalton

9 Oct 2023, 6–7pm

Trent Dalton will be in conversation with Sally Pryor on Lola in the Mirror, the...
Meet the author - Melissa Lucashenko
Meet the author - Melissa Lucashenko

12 Oct 2023, 6pm

Miles Franklin award-winning author, Melissa Lucashenko, will be in conversation with...
Isabelle Reinecke: Courting Power: Law. Democracy & the Public interest in Australia
Isabelle Reinecke: Courting Power: Law. Democracy & the Public interest in Australia

16 Oct 2023, 6–7pm

Isabelle Reinecke will be in conversation with Kim Rubenstein on Courting Power: Law,...
Meet the author - Robin Davidson
Meet the author - Robin Davidson

23 Oct 2023, 6pm

Robyn Davidson will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her memoir, ...
Meet the author - Kate Fullagar
Meet the author - Kate Fullagar

25 Oct 2023, 6pm

Kate Fullagar will be in conversation with John Paul Janke on her new book Bennelong...
Question 7 by Richard Flanagan
Question 7 by Richard Flanagan

2 Nov 2023, 6–7pm

Booker Prize-winning author, Richard Flanagan will be in conversation with Virginia...

Past events

3 Oct 2023, 6pm

Chris Hammer will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on his new novel The...

28 Sep 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Catharine Lumby  in conversation with Andrew...

19 Sep 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Chanel Contos will be in conversation with Natassia...

13 Sep 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Leigh Sales will be in conversation with Brian Schmidt...
The Echidna Strategy: Australia’s Search for Power and Peace.
The Echidna Strategy: Australia’s Search for Power and Peace.

5 Sep 2023, 6–7pm

Listen to the recording of Sam Roggeveen who was in conversation with Rory Medcalf on his...
Time to Listen. An Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Time to Listen. An Indigenous Voice to Parliament

30 Aug 2023, 6–7pm

Melissa Castan and Lynette Russell will be in conversation with Kim Rubenstein on...

14 Aug 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Lea Ypi was in conversation with the Allan Behm on her award-...

7 Aug 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Megan Davis and George Williams who was in conversation with...

2 Aug 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Anna Funder who was in conversation with Virginia Haussegger...

31 Jul 2023, 6pm

Listen to the recording of Ryan Cropp was in conversation with Mark McKenna on his new...