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

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…

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

Meet the author- Brooke Boney

Journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney will be in conversation with…

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

Meet the author- Kate Grenville

Kate Grenville will be in conversation with Ann McGrath on her new book…

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

Meet the author- Dervla McTiernan

Best-selling author Dervla McTiernan will be in conversation with Chris Hammer…

Past events

MTA - David Lindenmayer
27 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - David Lindenmayer

Listen to the recording of David Lindenmayer in conversation with Alex Sloan on…

MTA Julia Baird
25 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Julia Baird

Listen to the recording of Julia Baird will be in conversation with Virginia…

Book cover_Meet the Author
20 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Ronli Sifris and Carla Wilshire

Ronli Sifris and Carla Wilshire will be in conversation with Kim Rubenstein on…

Book cover of Revenge club by Kathy Lette
13 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Kathy Lette

Listen to the recording of Kathy Lette in conversation with Karen Hardy on…

Body of lies book cover by Sarah Bailey
12 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Sarah Bailey

Listen to the recording of Sarah Bailey in conversation with Chris Hammer on…

Meet the author - Andrew Leigh
6 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Andrew Leigh

Listen to the recording of Andrew Leigh in conversation with Genevieve Bell on…

MTA - 5 March Dervla McTiernan
5 Mar 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Dervla McTiernan

Listen to the recording of Dervla McTiernan who was in conversation with Chris…

MTA - Karen Viggers
22 Feb 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Karen Viggers

Listen to the recording of Karen Viggers with Alex Sloan on her new novel…

Meet the author - Lisa Millar
6 Feb 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet The Author - Lisa Millar

Listen to the recording of Lisa Millar in conversation with James Glenday…

4 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Liz Hayes

Listen to the recording of Liz Hayes speaking on her memoir I'm Liz Hayes…

22 Nov 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Clementine Ford

Listen to the recording of Clementine Ford on her new book, I Don't, which…

20 Nov 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Kate Ceberano

Listen to the recording of Kate Ceberano on her new book, Unsung, featuring her…