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

Book cover - Peter FitzSimons
21 Nov 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Peter FitzSimons

Best-selling author, Peter FitzSimons will be in conversation with Mathew…

MTA
27 Nov 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- George Megalogenis

George Megalogenis will be in conversation with Niki Savva on his new quarterly…

 MTA
28 Nov 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- David Marr

David Marr, one of Australia's foremost writers and thinkers,  …

Past events

13 Jun 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Alan Finkel

Listen to the recording of Alan Finkel in conversation with  Ken…

7 Jun 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Christine Helliwell and Mark Willacy

Listen to the recording of Christine Helliwell and Mark Willacy…

6 Jun 2023, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Meet the author - Gideon Haigh

Listen to the recording of Gideon Haigh in conversation with Tim Gavel…

31 May 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Marcia Langton and Aaron Corn

Listen to the recording of Marcia Langton and Aaron Corn in conversation with…

23 May 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Stan Grant (Sold out)

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

17 May 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Clare Birgin and John Blaxland

Listen to the recording of Clare Birgin and John Blaxland in conversation…

10 May 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Robyn Cadwallader

  Listen to the recording of Robyn Cadwallader in conversation with…

8 May 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Heather Mitchell

Esteemed Australian stage and screen actor Heather Mitchell will be in…

4 May 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Tracey Spicer

Listen to the recording of Tracey Spicer in conversation with Michelle Ryan on…

3 May 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Guillaume Pitron

Listen to the recording of Guillaume Pitron in conversation with Ebony Bennett…

18 Apr 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the Author - Michelle Arrow, Marie Coleman, Elizabeth Reid & Blair Williams

  Listen to the recording of Women and Whitlam. Revisiting the revolution…

17 Apr 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Jennifer Robinson

Listen to the recording of Jennifer Robinson in conversation with Kim…