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Our upcoming events offer a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts, innovative research, and the rich cultural diversity of Asia and the Pacific. Whether you’re a student, academic, or member of the community, there’s something for everyone.

Jörg Schmeisser, Mountain in the South, 1982, lithograph, 68.5 x 52cm.
Jörg Schmeisser, Mountain in the South, 1982, lithograph, 68.5 x 52cm.
Mon, 17 Mar - Fri, 20 Jun 2025

Scenes from the Collection

Marking the 15th anniversary of the Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW), Scenes from the Collection explores the vast and ever-changing landscape of the Chinese world, highlighti
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Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Meet the author - Hugh White

ANU Meet the Author Series
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Maria - Promotional Poster
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Thu, 19 Jun 2025

ANU Philippines Institute Film Screening: Maria

Amid shrinking civic and democratic space, and a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on a journey to see truth and fight for justice.
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Saving the World Webinars
Thu, 19 Jun 2025

How alienation stemming from 21st Century Capitalism affects our health

Episode 21 of the Saving the World webinar series features Professor Fran Baum.
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Fri, 20 Jun 2025

Book Launch | Wayfaring: Photography in Taiwan, 1950s–1980s

Join us for the launch of Wayfaring: Photography in Taiwan, 1950s–1980s, explores four transformative decades of photography in Taiwan, throu
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Fri, 20 Jun 2025

Regionalism, Redistribution and Resilience: 30 Years of Decentralization in the Philippines

This year, 2025, marks the 33rd year since the Philippine Local Government Code of 1991 was implemented.  This landmark law gave local governments increased revenue-raising

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The return of Ainu remains in Melbourne in 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Professor Kato)
The return of Ainu remains in Melbourne in 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Professor Kato)
Fri, 20 Jun 2025

The Road of Reconciliation: Recovery of Rights, Indigenous Participation, and Responsibility of Academia

Do not miss this special talk delivered by visiting academic Professor Kato.
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David Shambaugh
Wed, 25 Jun 2025

The Evolution of Contemporary China Studies in the United States: Coming Full Circle?

2025 CIW ANNUAL LECTURE 
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Thu, 12 Jun 2025

What Hu Yaobang's Rise and Fall Means for Understanding Xi Jinping

The Conscience of the Party: Hu Yaobang, China's Communist Reformer, by Robert L.
Thu, 5 Jun 2025

Safeguarding Cultural Security in Contemporary China

Though it forms an integral part of Chinese understandings of state security (guojia anquan), the concept of cultural security (wenhua anquan) remains largely unexplored in the En
Tue, 3 Jun 2025

Clientelism and Public Health: Explaining Variation in Healthcare Services in Three Indonesian Cities

Department of Political and Social Change Seminar Series
Tue, 3 Jun 2025

Talanoa on the self-determination process in Kanaky-New Caledonia

ANU Pacific Institute Talanga Dialogue: with Mr Jimmy Naouna
Thu, 29 May 2025

Post election wrap up: Are we any closer to Planetary Health Equity?

In Episode 20 of the Saving the World webinar series, we'll discuss how the Federal Election might impact planetary health equity.
Tue, 27 May 2025

Disinformation, cybersecurity, and Nepal’s evolving geopolitics

Disinformation, cybersecurity, and Nepal’s evolving geopolitics

This roundtable brings together leading experts from Nepal to explore the evolving dynamics of regional geopolitics, cybers
Tue, 27 May 2025

The May 2025 Philippine midterms: Electoral dynamics amidst intense Marcos-Duterte clan rivalry

A panel of experts will explore how the Marcos-Duterte rivalry shaped the 2025 midterm elections, from shifting political alliances and electoral oversight to the role of social media and disinform
Mon, 26 May 2025

Analysing Singapore's 2025 general elections

The ANU Southeast Asia Institute Research Seminar Series is a recurring seminar series that showcases the work of scholars working on political, social, and cultural issues in Southeast Asi