Dr Gwyn McClelland presented a lecture on his 2022 National Library Fellowship research that considers one of the four cultural World Heritage sites of ‘Hidden Christianity’ of the Gotō Archipelago region, drawing on an oral history, and the Library's Japanese historical records.

Dr Jo Langdon presented a lecture on research into the lives and records of Australian women pilots.

A conversation about the experiences of women in Australian sport with cricket rising star Holly Ferling, former Matildas player Michelle Heyman, paralympic gold medallist Vanessa Low and facilitated by sports journalist Anthea Moodie.

**Due to unforeseen circumstances this event was cancelled.**

Dr Alice Garner presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research on the life of Mavis Robertson.

A lively evening of discussion and debate exploring the power of sport to bring us together or push us apart.

A lively evening of discussion and debate as we explored the power of social media to bring us together or tear us apart.

Will your mind be changed? Join us for the Great Debate and the Great Student Debate during Social Sciences Week 2025.

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

The Friends of the National Library presented two of Australia’s preeminent crime writers in conversation with crime fiction reviewer Anna Steele.