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

Meet the author - John Hawkins, Michelle Grattan and John Halligan
3 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - John Hawkins, Michelle Grattan and John Halligan

John Hawkins, Michelle Grattan and John Halligan will be in conversation with…

MTA - ASHley
24 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Ashley Kalagian Blunt, ‘Australia’s queen of tech noir’, will be in…

MTA-Andrew Leigh
26 Feb 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Andrew Leigh

Andrew Leigh will be in conversation with Anna -Maria Arabia on his new book…

MTA- SB
4 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Louise Milligan

Louise Milligan will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her…

MTA - Amy
10 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Amy Remeikis

Amy Remeikis, one of Australia's most astute political commentators, will be in…

Past events

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…