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 .

Upcoming events

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

Meet the author - Stan Grant

Stan Grant will be in conversation with Mark Kenny on his book Murriyang. Song…

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

Meet the author - Bettany Hughes

Best-selling author and TV historian Bettany Hughes will be in conversation…

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

Meet the author - Robert Dessaix

Robert Dessaix will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on his new book…

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

Meet the author- Vincent Fantauzzo

Vincent Fantauzzo will be in conversation with Helen Musa on his…

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

Meet the author- Jess Hill

Jess Hill will be in conversation with Hayley Boxall on Jess's new Quarterly…

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

Meet the author- Joan Beaumont

Joan Beaumont will be in conversation with Christina Twomey on her new book…

Past events

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…