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Book launch: Kastom, Property and Ideology »

The relationship between customary land tenure and ‘modern’ forms of landed property has been a major political issue in the ‘Spearhead’ states of Melanesia since the late colonial period, and is even more pressing today, as the region is subject to its own version of what is described in the

Book launch: Australia goes to Washington »

Since 1940, when an Australian legation was established in Washington DC, Australian governments have expected much from their representatives in the American capital. This book brings together expert analyses of those who have served as heads of mission and of the challenges they have faced.

Open Access for Books: Applying an International Lens »

Dr Frances Pinter, eminent academic publisher, will take us on a journey through her thoughts on innovations in scholarly open‑access publishing, including initiatives she has started such as Knowledge Unlatched. As a publisher Dr Pinter has helped to shape disciplines that tackle some of today’s

Global Allies – public lecture and book launch »

Her Excellency Ms Unni Kløvstad, Norwegian Ambassador to Australia, will officially launch Global Allies: Comparing US Alliances in the 21st Century, edited by Professor Michael Wesley. The public lecture will start at 5.00 pm in Lecture Theatre 1, Hedley Bull Building (130 Garran Rd, Acton), The

Exploring the Earth Under the Sea – public lecture and book launch »

Professor Neville Exon explores the achievements of Australian scientists during Australia’s involvement with the International Ocean Discovery Program, a marine research collaboration involving 23 countries that explores Earth's history and dynamics using high-technology ocean-going drilling

Tax, Social Policy and Gender – Book launch »

ANU Press, in conjunction with the Crawford School of Public Policy, is proud to be launching this collection of state of the art empirical, theoretical and policy thinking about gender equality in tax, transfer (social security) and social policy in Australia. Edited by Professor Miranda Stewart,

Crown and Sword – Book launch »

All are welcome to attend the launch of this latest book by Dr Cameron Moore, Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and The Australian National University. 'Crown and Sword: Executive Power and the Use of Force by the Australian Defence Force' analyses the scope and source

Book launch: Land Use in Australia »

Professor Saul Cunningham, Director, Fenner School of Environment and Society, invites you and your guests to the book launch of: Land Use in Australia: Past, Present and Future Dedicated to Dr Rob Lesslie Monday 26th February 2018 10:30am – 12:00 midday Fenner Seminar Room, 1.02, Frank Fenner

Book launch: Teaching ‘Proper’ Drinking? »

Can people learn to drink differently? There can be no argument that the level of harm from alcohol in Australia is too high and that some communities are disproportionately affected. In her book Teaching ‘Proper’ Drinking?, Dr Maggie Brady examines two historical approaches undertaken with

Undergraduate publishing: What is it, and what do you want from it? »

Want to get published and don’t know how; think traditional publishing outlets are outdated and in need of a revamp? ANU Press is examining the future of undergraduate publishing and we want to hear from you. The Press will be hosting an informal discussion about publishing as an undergraduate and