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Important upcoming library changes

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Update key systems to keep saved content and preferences

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Images of Learning and Teaching 2025 winners

Left to right: Thao Liang Chiam, Nur Ilham (Luna) Ibrahim, Tea Knezevic

We're excited to share with you the winners of the 2025 Images of Learning and Teaching competition at the University of Adelaide.

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Open Access Week 2025

International Open Access Week is held between 20 and 26 October. This year’s theme is Who owns our knowledge?

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Voting now open for the Images of Learning and Teaching People's Choice Award

Voting is now open for the People's Choice Award in the 2025 Images of Learning and Teaching competition! Check out this year's amazing entries and vote for your favorite - this year we are awarding winners from both the student AND staff categories.

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Friends of the Library Meet and Mingle

Join us for an afternoon of books, music, and conversation on Saturday 11 October.

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Friends of the Library event - An evening with Professor Patrick Dawson

Professor Patrick Dawson

Join us on Thursday 20 November for an insightful session with Professor Patrick Dawson, a leading expert in organisational change and innovation. This event is designed for anyone interested in understanding how creativity can drive meaningful change in today’s dynamic world.

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Breaking Barriers: 50 Years Since the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in South Australia

Breaking Barriers exhibition - Dr Duncan portrait

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia. As the first state in Australia to reach this milestone, the reform was hard-won, requiring years of sustained effort and support from the community and political advocates. 

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Visualise Your Thesis Winners 2025

L-R: Sebastian Deverson, Kelli Rust, Sachin Kumar, Damjana Bogatic, Mubeen Rehman

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis Competition at the University of Adelaide is Kelli Rust from the School of Animal and Veterinary Science for her exceptional presentation:The Science of Hidden Smiles.

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Vote now for the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award

Voting is now open for the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award. To help make your decision, view all of this year's wonderful submissions in the 2025 submissions showcase and then vote for your favourite! Winner receives $250 and the glory of being most-voted by their peers.

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Borrow an iPad at the self-service unit

Self-service unit

Students can now borrow iPads from the Self-Service Unit on Level 3 of the Barr Smith Library. Available 24/7, this service provides flexible access to technology whenever you need it. If no iPads are available, please contact Ask Library during opening hours to check availability.

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