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Refreshed study space on Level 2 - now open!

Rows of solo study desks with some students hard at work

We're excited to announce that Level 2 North of the Barr Smith Library is now open for quiet study, with more improvements on the way! Over the next couple of months, you can expect brand new furniture to enhance your study environment, and the return of our collections for easier access to resources.

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Upward trend in Library usage

The University Library’s space usage has increased since 2022, with the data indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels of access! Within the first half of 2023, physical visits to the Library were at 299,458, which is a 76,000 increase compared to the previous year.

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Celebrate 50 Years Proud

L-R: Paul Paech, Sian Woolock (University Librarian), Kansas Bird, Will Sergeant, and Amy Dale (Exhibitions Coordinator), at the opening of the exhibition, all smiling at the camera.

"50 Years Proud: Queerness on Campus" is an exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through time, chronicling events from 1972, including the tragic death of Dr. Duncan, to 1975, when homosexuality was decriminalised in South Australia. Join us in honoring the pioneering spirit of those who paved the way for LGBTQIA+ rights.

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Musical Fusion - East meets West

A cross cultural experience of stringed instruments from East and West in the awesome acoustics of the Barr Smith Library Reading Room. Join us for Music in the Reading Room with Friends of the Library on Saturday 14 October 2023.

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Visualise Your Thesis Winners 2023

Second Prize winner Zulfiqar Ali and People's Choice Award winner Trang Huyen Dang

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Visualise Your Thesis Competition at the University of Adelaide is Georgia Moloney from the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences for her exceptional presentation: Airing out wildlife trafficking.

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Celebrating the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

A production by UATG, actors on the stage waiting by red curtains

This year marks the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild’s 85th anniversary. Join us as we celebrate this important milestone with a display highlighting the history and achievements of South Australia’s second oldest amateur theatre company. 

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Friends of the Library event with Oliver Mayo

Come along to the next Friends of the Library event with Professor Oliver Mayo on Monday 28 August 2023.

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Vote now for the 2023 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award!

Voting is now open for the 2023 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award. To help make your decision, view all of this year's wonderful submissions in the 2023 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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Welcome back!

Looking down one aisle of the Reading Room towards a lit up window

We are very excited to announce that the Barr Smith Reading Room has now reopened for silent study. Please note, there are some changes to access and collections on Level 2 North.

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A Voice to Parliament - student resources

A book display with leaflets on one side

Want to learn more about the upcoming A Voice to Parliament referendum or just referendums in general? The University Library has created an impartial, online resource to help you get informed. You can find accompanying book displays at the Barr Smith, Law, and Roseworthy libraries.

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