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

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.

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

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

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

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

We had a paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

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

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

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 learnt about the features, habitat and behaviours of some truly peculiar Australian animals in this interactive online learning session.