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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.

Posted on Sep 20 2023 by a1198610

"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.

Celebrating the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

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

Posted on Aug 28 2023 by a1198610

This year marks the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild’s 85^th 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.

National Family History Month

Posted on Aug 29 2022 by a1198610

August is National Family History Month, an initiative first organised by the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations in 2006, and the University Library has many family history stories to tell. The establishment of the Barr Smith Library is intertwined with the history of the Barr Smith Family.

Welcome to Adelaide Connect

University of Adelaide Cloisters on North Terrace

Posted on Mar 22 2021 by a1198610

This new online platform showcases digitised content from our special collections and is a powerful resource for researchers and the community.