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Applications open for Hugh Martin Weir Prize 2025
The University Library is very pleased to invite applications for the 2025 Hugh Martin Weir Prize. Applications close on 28 February 2025.
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Images of Learning and Teaching competition winners 2024
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Images of Learning and Teaching competition at the University of Adelaide. This year we had two categories - staff and student.
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International Open Access Week 2024
Happy International Open Access Week! To kick us off, Open Access Australasia is hosting three free lunchtime webinars celebrating this year’s theme of Community over Commercialisation.
Unwind Your Mind
Take a break from your studies and enjoy some moments of relaxation during swot week and exams with Unwind Your Mind. We're collaborating with YouX and Student Health and Wellbeing to bring you games, fun activities, and more at all library locations from Monday 28 October 2024 to Friday 15 November 2024.
Refurbished Barr Smith Library spaces - opening soon!
Exciting changes are coming to the Barr Smith Library, with new spaces opening very soon with updated features for students and staff.
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Visualise Your Thesis Winners 2024
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 Visualise Your Thesis Competition at the University of Adelaide is Melinda Nguyen from the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine for her exceptional presentation: From your kitchen food scraps to your kitchen food wrap.
Vote now for the 2024 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award
Voting is now open for the 2024 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award. To help make your decision, view all of this year's wonderful submissions in the 2024 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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Refurbishment at the Barr Smith Library
Starting Monday 5 August 2024, the northern ends of Level 1 and Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library will be closed for refurbishment. This is phase 2 of the Library's refurbishment project, which includes installing new furniture, upgrading toilet facilities, and creating a brand new entrance on Level 1, opening onto the Barr Smith Lawns.
Rest, refresh, re-energise: sleep pods at the Barr Smith Library
The Barr Smith Library has just become the first library in South Australia to introduce sleep pods, providing our students with an innovative way to recharge during their busy schedules. These state-of-the-art EnergyPods, are designed to offer a quick and effective way to rejuvenate!
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