What's on

View the Library's current and upcoming workshops, events, talks and exhibitions. Join us in person or online (where available).

Register for upcoming workshops
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UNSW's Education Festival 2025

Join us at the Roundhouse as we share our transdisciplinary learning approaches that empower students to make a positive impact.

Thursday 27 November:

  • PechaKucha presentation: Seeing, Touching, Thinking: UNSW Library Experiential Learning Program, 9.30 - 10.30am.
  • Poster gallery: Library AI for Learning, Teaching, and Societal Impact, 12.15 - 1.15pm.
In person and online
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Publishing your research: What you need to know

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.

Thursday 27 November, 12pm - 1pm

Register now.

Online
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Discover your Library

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

  • Main Library - Monday 9 to Friday 13 February
  • Law Library - Wednesday 11 February
  • UNSW Paddington Library - Wednesday 11 February

Limited sessions available, registration required.

In person
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Cover Crush

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 10 February, 1pm - 3pm.
Main Library

Drop-in - no registration.

In person
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Library Hacks for AI

Ever wonder how generative AI can enhance your studies? Curious about the hidden tips, tricks and considerations for students? Join this interactive workshop to learn about AI at university, how to critically assess these tools, and navigate Library resources.

  • Tuesday 10 February, 2pm - 2.30pm
  • Thursday 12 February, 2pm - 2.30pm

Registration required.

In person
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Library Peer Mentors: Trivia & Meet and greet

Are you new to UNSW? Would you like to meet other students and find out more about what student life is like at UNSW? Join us for light refreshments and a casual chat or try your luck at UNSW related trivia to win prizes.

  • Trivia - Tuesday 10 Februrary, 3pm - 4.30pm.
  • Meet and greet - Thursday 12 February, 3pm - 4pm.

Registration required.

In person
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Behind the scenes: Exhibitions tour

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 12 February, 1pm - 1.45pm.
Main Library

Registration required.

In person
A colour illustration of a Tasmania tiger, a dog-like animal with a sandy-brown coat, and dark stripes on its back
Drawn to Extinction

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:
On display from 7 August 2025.
UNSW Law Library

In person
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Revealing Riversleigh

This exhibition presents fossils from Riversleigh World Heritage Area that provide unique insights into the processes that shaped Australia’s present biodiversity.

Exhibition:
Until 13 March 2026
Level 5 Main Library

 

In person
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Library Peer Mentors

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

Library Peer Mentors will be back from Week 1 in Term 1, 2026.

Register for our weekly activities and chat about the week's topic with free afternoon tea.

Find out more.

In person
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Library Hacks

Library Hacks are a series of 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.

Term 1 events coming soon.

In person