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In this panel discussion hosted by the Hon Julia Gillard, leading Australian thought leaders - Mary Wooldridge, Dr Niki Vincent, Dr Jane Gunn, and Geraldine Chin Moody discuss how can we create change that actually works for women to attain workplace gender equality?

Watch Kevin Rudd is in conversation with Julie Bishop on his new book, The Avoidable War.

Watch Professor Brian Schmidt and Professor Peter Doherty two giants of Australian science, in a riveting, no holds barred conversation on the mysteries of the Universe, how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping our society, state of science today and how scientific research can save us all.

The Susan Ryan Oration is the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's flagship International Women's Day event and honours one of our community's greatest gender and age advocates, the late Susan Ryan AO. This year the oration was delivered by distinguished and award-winning journalist Samantha Maiden.

The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership presents a panel discussion chaired by Dr Elise Stephensen in discussion with Yasmin Poole, Latoya Rule and Varsha Yajman as they explore power of diverse voices and experiences in our established social and political power structures to drive change.

The ANU Commencement Address is the first official event of the academic year, serving as an opportunity for staff and existing students to welcome new students to ANU. The 2022 keynote address was delivered by ANU Alumna Mikaela Jade, CEO and Founder of Indigital Edutech.

Hear from the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor as they chart course for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2022

Join us for a presentation and panel discussion with some of the foremost policy experts in the country to mark the release of, Six Faces of Globalization: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters.

This year the lecture was delivered by Yawuru man, Professor Peter Yu who was appointed a Member in the Order of Australia on June 2021 for significant service to the community, particularly to Indigenous cultural and political organisations.

Social media is often blamed for political polarisation in democracies. Join Samantha Bradshaw and Jill Sheppard as they discuss how democracies and societies can be more resilient to misinformation and the amplification of extreme views.

Hear from Laura Jacobs, Megan Brownlow, Simon Crerar and Mark Ryan as they discuss main forces driving the future shape of the Australian news media landscape. They will also look at the role policy-makers and philanthropists play to provide adequate and diverse news to counter disinformation.

Join Laura Berry, Melinda Cilento, Kate Henne, Peter Harris and Danielle Wood as they analyse if Australia has taken the necessary steps to improve its resilience to global shocks.

Australia is installing solar and wind power at the fastest rate of any nation on a per capita basis. Join Martijn Wilder, Leeanne Bond, Dietmar Tourbier, and Ken Baldwin as they discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by this rapid energy transition.

Join Miranda Stewart, Sunita Bose, Rod Sims and Robert Breunig as they discuss how the digital world should be taxed and regulated.

Join Gareth Evans, Robert Einhorn and Richard Maude as they discuss the future trajectory of the US, Russian and Chinese nuclear weapon and missile programs. They will also touch on whether China, India, Pakistan, and Israel can be brought into nuclear arms control arrangements.

Join Zed Seselja, Siobhan McDonnell, Robert Sisilo, Hinauri Petana and Samson Vilvil Fare as they discuss the future economic, political and social outlook of the Pacific island states post COVID.

Join Natasha Kassam, General Angus Campbell and Iain Henry as they discuss the challenges for the ADF and for defence planners in a changing strategic order. They will also touch on alliances like the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and the future of Australia’s regional defence relationships.

Listen to His Excellency Dr S Jaishankar who will provide India's perspective on the Indo-Pacific and India-Australia relations at a time of strategic change, heightened major power contestation, and rising economic and human toll from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hear from ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt, Professor Heather Smith and Forum Director Richard Maude, as they provide closing remarks on ANU Crawford Leadership Forum.

Hear from the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer, as he explains strategic competition that is increasingly playing out in the economic arena. He will also shed light on blurring lines between economics, politics and national security