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Defending Australian Territory with Dr Andrew Carr

Honorary Fellow Dr Andrew Carr discusses his research on the history of Australian defence policy.

Book launch: The Man Who Planted Canberra

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

Teacher Professional Development with Clare Hallifax

Join Clare Hallifax for a teacher professional development workshop along with educators and curators from the National Library of Australia.

Archaeology of water with Dr Chris Carter

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

Mapping the Unknown: Cartographers' strategies for navigating uncertainty

Exploring early modern maps with cartographic historian, Chet Van Duzer.

2025 Ray Mathew Lecture: Christos Tsiolkas

Award-winning author Christos Tsiolkas delivers the 2025 Ray Mathew Lecture, exploring the idea of 'Fence-sitting', and its place in the modern world.

Winter Tales presents Professor Helen Ennis

Join Professor Helen Ennis as she discusses her extensive writing on the work of Australian women photographers.

The environmental vision of Judith Wright with Prof John Morrissey

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 Great Debate 2025: That Australian history unites us

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

What a Ripper! with Tim Ross and special guest Mary Featherston

To celebrate his latest book What a Ripper! 60 everyday objects that shaped Australia, Tim Ross is being joined on stage by one of the designers featured in the book, Mary Featherston.

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