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Breaking Barriers: 50 Years Since the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in South Australia

Breaking Barriers exhibition - Dr Duncan portrait

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.Ìý

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Visualise Your Thesis Winners 2025

L-R: Sebastian Deverson, Kelli Rust, Sachin Kumar, Damjana Bogatic, Mubeen Rehman

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis Competition at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø is Kelli Rust from the School of Animal and Veterinary Science for her exceptional presentation:The Science of Hidden Smiles.

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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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Barr Smith Library open 24/7 during building works

Barr Smith Library Level 1 entrance

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 withÌýAndrew 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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Friends of the Library event - an evening with Dr Josie McLean

Join us for a lively and engaging ‘In conversation’ webinar with Dr Josie McLean, speaker, author, and catalyst for systemic change - Thursday 26 June 2025.

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Images of Learning and Teaching - submissions now open

A collage of some of the 2024 submissions

Submissions are now open for the 2024 Images of Learning and Teaching competition, which celebrates innovation in learning and teaching at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.

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Visualise Your Thesis - submissions now open!

Dust off your creative spark and present your research in a 60-second video or audio-visual presentation and you could win $1000! Submissions are now open for the 2025 Visualise your Thesis competition.

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Effective AI Prompting - webinar 8 May 2025

This webinar is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to craft effective AI prompts. By understanding and applying best practices in AI prompting, participants will be able to enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated responses, ultimately improving their interactions with AI models.Ìý

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Winner of the 2025 Hugh Martin Weir Prize

2025 winner Katrina Ilze Pfeiler and Glen Weir

The University Library and Weir family are pleased to announce that Karina Ilze Pfeiler has been awarded theÌý2025 Hugh Martin Weir Prize.

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