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Sea^2 = Play^2 + Me^2
31 Jul 2025
Join us for a public lecture from Jordan Pitt, ANU alumn, applied mathematician, and Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy and Services and Applied Mathematician at the University of Sydney.
ANU Disaster Solutions Update 2025: Of droughts and flooding rains - policy for prevention.
11 Sep 2025
The University’s flagship event bringing together experts across disciplines to develop and communicate transformative solutions to disasters as we face increasing risk from climate change.
Engineering project showcase
21 Oct 2025
Join us to discover the real-world, innovative projects ANU engineering students are working on to make a positive impact on society through engineering design.