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Imperial purple to Marie Antoinette’s fleas: The colourful history of textiles

ArtsNational Canberra and Susan Kay-Williams presented a lecture exploring the fascinating history of how dyes were discovered and produced up to the 18th century.

In Conversation: 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners

Who will be the winners of the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards?

In Conversation: Until Justice Comes with Juno Gemes, Djon Mundine and Michael Aird

Juno Gemes, Djon Mundine and Michael Aird shared their own personal histories as friends, colleagues and collaborators, telling the true history of Australia.

In Love with Tasmania: Heather Rose in conversation

Heather Rose and Karen Viggers kicked off the 2025 Canberra Writers Festival program at the National Library.

Indigenous Literacy Foundation: Strength in our stories

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Ben Bowen present a lecture on the power of books, language and storytelling to strengthen culture and Community.

Inspiring role models in STEM

Science Week with Future You and the National Library of Australia.

International students and the Australian community

Dr Anna Kent discussed her recent Fellowship research focused on Australia's international education history.

Jane Austen and her legacy – 250 glorious years

Susannah Fullerton OAM, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia delivered a public lecture marking the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

Jim Sharman in conversation with Hannah de Feyter

The film and theatre legend Jim Sharman – the renowned director of more than 70 productions including The Rocky Horror Picture Show – reflected on his incredible career, his legacy and the future of the arts.

Journey across the Himalayas

ArtsNational Canberra and Zara Fleming presented a lecture focusing on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas.

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