We reflected on the women's liberation movement of the 1970s and examined what feminist activism looks like today. 

We joined internationally acclaimed American novelist Eric Puchner for a special event focused on his new novel, Dream State.

Honorary Fellow Associate Professor Andrew Carr discussed his research on the history of Australian defence policy.

We held a special book launch event for Robert Macklin's definitive biography of Charles Weston.

Clare Hallifax presented a teacher professional development workshop along with educators and curators from the Library.

Dr Chris Carter and the Friends of the National Library hosted an enlightening talk about how water is essential for human survival.

We explored early modern maps with cartographic historian Chet Van Duzer.

Professor Helen Ennis discussed her extensive writing on the work of Australian women photographers.

We joined Prof John Morrissey for a discussion about his recent Fellowship research focused on the environmental writing of renowned Australian poet and author Judith Wright.

We held for the Great Debate and the Great Student Debate during Social Sciences Week 2025.