Take a break at Paddington Library and create cute bag charms. A librarian will be on hand for friendly support.

Tuesday 21 April, 2pm - 4pm
UNSW Art & Design Paddington Library.

Registration required.

This exhibition traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers, showcasing the interwoven roles of scientific observation and cultural interpretation.

Opening event (registration required):
Wednesday 22 April, 5pm - 7pm

Exhibition:
On display from 13 April
Level 5 Main Library.

Creative Space is a free, drop-in drawing activity responding to the Library exhibition The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward. Stay for as little or as long as you like.

Each month, the space is inspired by a different constellation.

O-Week theme highlight: Gemini

From 20 April to 30 October
Level 5 Main Library.

Drop in - no registration.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) have introduced a revised Open Science Policy, effective February 2026.

Join us for an introduction to the policy and what it means in practice.

Thursday 30 April, 12pm - 1pm.

Registration required.

Are you looking to publish research? Do you know how to make your work open access and retain your author rights?

Join us for an approachable introduction to publishing your work.

• Wednesday 14 May, 2pm - 3pm
• Wednesday 15 July, 10am - 11am
• Thursday 17 September, 2pm - 3pm
• more dates available.

Registration required.

Did you know UNSW Library is the perfect place to start your study journey? Join us for a tour or a short introduction of Main Library!

O-Week, Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May:

• Tours: 10am
• Introduction to Library services sessions: 11am.

Limited sessions available, registration required.

Inspired by the Cover Crush mural, this activity invites you to get acquainted with our book collection in real life. Share your book shelfies to claim your limited edition tote bag and pencil case!

Tuesday 26 May, 1pm - 3pm 
Main Library.

Drop-in - no registration.

Looking for a fun way to meet other students and try your luck at answering UNSW related trivia questions to win prizes? Join the Library Peer Mentors in the Main Library.

Tuesday 26 May, 3pm - 4.30pm.

Registration required.

Engage your senses in an interactive tour of UNSW Main Library’s current exhibition The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward.

Wednesday 27 May, 1pm - 2pm.

Registration required.

Join us during O-Week for a tour of our current exhibitions, displays, and murals. There will also be a giveaway of limited-edition artist merchandise!

Thursday 28 May, 1pm - 1.45pm
Main Library.

Registration required.

This visual legacy of the Tasmanian tiger is an icon of Australian folklore, as well as a cautionary tale imprinted onto our cultural memory.

Exhibition:
Until May 2026
Ground Floor Law Library.

Come along to our interactive sessions to learn more about responsible and ethical use of AI tools. Refreshments provided.

ScopusAI: The responsible and ethical use of AI tools

Tuesday 9 June, 10.30-11.30am.

Registration required.

Join us for an immersive astrobiology virtual field trip. This Virtual Reality (VR) experience travels from Earth to Mars in the search for the origins of life.

• Wednesday 10 June
• Thursday 18 June
• More sessions available in Term 3.

Registration required.

Join us for a series of immersive presentations inside an inflatable planetarium. Across three days, we will explore our relationship with the night sky and our place within our Solar System, Galaxy, and beyond.

Multiple sessions are available between 14 and 16 July.

Registration opens soon.

This display showcases the varied shapes and sizes of books, from immense elephant folios and unique hornbooks to tiny micro books like the world's smallest dictionary.

Exhibition:
Until July 2026
Level 3 Main Library.

Need help with your academic studies and university life? Drop in or book ahead during term time.

Register for our free activities.

Library Peer Mentors are available at Main, Law and Paddington Libraries.

Find out more.

Library Hacks are workshops held at the start of each term for new and returning students. They familiarise you with everything the Library has to offer and help you develop key skills needed for success at UNSW.

Sessions include:

• Find your course resources
• Advanced searching made easy
• Library Hacks for AI.

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