https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/ en https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2025/09/11/breaking-barriers-50-years-since-the-decriminalisation-of-homosexuality-in 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.  September 11 2025 Sonja Raven https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2025/09/11/breaking-barriers-50-years-since-the-decriminalisation-of-homosexuality-in https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2024/02/21/gallery-talk-entwined-string-games-across-cultures Delve deeper, into the research behind the University's latest exhibition Entwined: string games across cultures, with Dr Robyn McKenzie. This talk will explore threads from the collection of world-renowned string expert Honor Maude, cared for by the University Library. February 21 2024 Sonja Raven https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2024/02/21/gallery-talk-entwined-string-games-across-cultures https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2023/09/20/celebrate-50-years-proud "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. September 20 2023 Sonja Raven https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2023/09/20/celebrate-50-years-proud https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2023/08/25/celebrating-the-university-of-adelaide-theatre-guild 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.  August 28 2023 Sonja Raven https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2023/08/25/celebrating-the-university-of-adelaide-theatre-guild https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2023/06/13/140-years-of-law Join us in celebrating the Adelaide Law School’s 140th anniversary. Visit our two displays showcasing the rich history of the Law School through the use of special collections material. June 13 2023 Sonja Raven https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2023/06/13/140-years-of-law https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2022/06/02/portrait-exhibition-honours-aboriginal-leader A new portrait has been unveiled in the Barr Smith Library of Uncle Rodney (Rod) O’Brien, respected Kaurna Elder and Cultural Advisor at the University of Adelaide. June 02 2022 Karen Bath https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2022/06/02/portrait-exhibition-honours-aboriginal-leader https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2022/04/21/south-australias-history-festival-at-the-library As part of South Australia's History Festival, the University Library will showcase an exhibition of documents from the State Records of South Australia and our own Special Collections from the time of first European settlement to Federation in 1901.  April 21 2022 Karen Bath https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2022/04/21/south-australias-history-festival-at-the-library https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2021/10/07/campuscapes View the campus through the ages, and discover what connections you have to the landscape at this exhibition. October 08 2021 Sarah Kate Matthews https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2021/10/07/campuscapes https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2021/08/09/play-with-pride-celebrating-125-years-of-adelaide-university-sport Discover historical photos exhibited across the North Terrace Campus, showcasing 125 years of Adelaide University Sport. Chosen by key people in our sports community, each image has been thoughtfully selected from the University Archives for you to view. August 09 2021 Sarah Kate Matthews https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2021/08/09/play-with-pride-celebrating-125-years-of-adelaide-university-sport https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2021/06/25/william-morris-and-the-kelmscott-press-in-adelaide Celebrating Kelmscott Press and marking this special occasion with a display of Kelmscott works, including the Kelmscott Beowulf and the Sire Degrauvant in historic fine bindings, two deluxe facsimiles of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, plus other rare, original Kelmscotts. June 25 2021 Sarah Kate Matthews https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/list/2021/06/25/william-morris-and-the-kelmscott-press-in-adelaide