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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?
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.
Friends of the Library event - An evening with 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
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.
Visualise Your Thesis Winners 2025
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.
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
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.
Barr Smith Library open 24/7 during building works
The Library is about to undergo a long-anticipated air conditioning and lighting upgrade, beginning Wednesday 13 August. During these works, the Library’s 24/7 Level 3 study spaces will be unavailable. However, the good news is that we’re extending our opening hours for students and staff in an effort to reduce disruption.
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Friends of the Library event - Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren
Join us for a conversation with Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren, both award-winning South Australian writers whose works play with urgent political and social issues - Thursday 14 August 2025.
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