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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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 Allan Behm 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

24 Mar 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Alan Finkel

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

18 Mar 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Glyn Davis

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

10 Mar 2021, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

In conversation with Craig Silvey

ANU/CANBERRA TIMES MEET THE AUTHOR Meet the Author is delighted that Craig…

24 Feb 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Ross Garnaut

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

2 Feb 2021, 6:00 pm - 6:55 pm

In conversation with Michael Brissenden

Michael Brissenden will be in conversation with Chris Hammer on Michael's new…