Past events
12pm 31 October 2022
Seminar: Scenario Planning under Deep Uncertainty
A seminar on dealing with such uncertainty in the context of reservoir and natural hazard risk management.
3–4pm 9 November 2022
Seminar: Modelling, control and management of water resources systems
A seminar discussing work on modelling, control and management of irrigation channels, rivers and pumped water distribution networks.
11am–12pm 24 November 2022
Seminar: Tracking Variations in Global Water Resources in Response to Climate Extremes and Human Intervention using GRACE Satellites
A talk by hydrogeologist Dr Bridget Scanlon on how GRACE satellites track water storage variability as a result of both human and climate drivers.
12–1pm 28 February 2023
Seminar: Conservation Finance & Water Protection
Join the ANU Institute for Water Futures for a seminar by Dr Tessa Maurer from Blue Forest Conservation.
12–2pm 6 March 2023
Seminar: Comparative Approaches to Water Governance: U.S. Examples and Experience
A seminar by renowned US water law expert Professor Robert 'Bo' Abrams. Professor Abrams will speak about how the United States approaches water governance. After the seminar, he will invite attendees to reflect on the Australian situation, sharing insights and lessons learned.
1–2pm 7 March 2023
Seminar: What does sustainable management of the Mekong River mean in a globalising world?
Join the ANU Fenner School and Institute for Water Futures for a seminar by Dr Anoulak Kittikhoun, CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat.
11am–12pm 7 June 2023
Seminar: Better quantifying and handling parametric uncertainty in water infrastructure design
Join the ANU Institute for Water Futures for a seminar by Julianne Quinn.
1–2pm 7 June 2023
Seminar: Creativity in Research: Cultivate Clarity, Be Innovative, and Make Progress in your Research Journey
Join the ANU Institute for Water Futures for a seminar by Nicola Ulibarri.
12pm 26 September 2023
Contaminated drinking water in New Zealand : the public health burden
A seminar by Fulbright Scholar Dr Tim Chambers exploring the development of national datasets for drinking water quality in New Zealand.
2.30pm 18 October 2023
United for Australia's Water Future: Imagining Water Security in 2050
A National Water Week panel discussion exploring water security in 2050 and how we can unite for sustainable futures for all Australians.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian National University acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
