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Celebrate 50 Years Proud

L-R: Paul Paech, Sian Woolock (University Librarian), Kansas Bird, Will Sergeant, and Amy Dale (Exhibitions Coordinator), at the opening of the exhibition, all smiling at the camera.
Posted on Sep 20 2023 by a1198610

"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.

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Celebrating the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

A production by UATG, actors on the stage waiting by red curtains
Posted on Aug 28 2023 by a1198610

This year marks the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild鈥檚 85th anniversary. Join us as we celebrate this important milestone with a display highlighting the history and achievements of South Australia鈥檚 second oldest amateur theatre company.聽

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National Family History Month

Byble in English
Posted on Aug 29 2022 by a1198610

August is聽, an initiative first organised by the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations in 2006, and the University Library has many family history stories to tell.聽The establishment of the Barr Smith Library聽is intertwined with the history of the Barr Smith Family.

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Welcome to Adelaide Connect

University of Adelaide Cloisters on North Terrace
Posted on Mar 22 2021 by a1198610

This new showcases聽digitised content from our聽special collections and is a powerful resource聽for researchers and the community.聽

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