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

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 Â鶹´«Ã½AV 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…