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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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Stay ahead of the curve, invest in yourself

Invest some time during your semester break for upskilling and self-improvement. From problem solving techniques to cultivating a growth mindset, pick from thousands of online courses at LinkedIn Learning to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your employability.  

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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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50 Years Proud: Queerness on Campus

Fifty years ago, the University of Adelaide’s students were prominent players in the fight for Gay Liberation. This exhibition features student magazine, On Dit, providing a social and historical record of student life.

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How to rock an interview

Have an interview coming up? It pays to learn how to up your interview game and land your dream job. Check out LinkedIn Learning to master common interview questions, hone interview techniques and resume writing skills.

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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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