/library/ en /library/news/list/2025/09/11/breaking-barriers-50-years-since-the-decriminalisation-of-homosexuality-in This year marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. As the first state in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to reach this milestone, the reform was hard-won, requiring years of sustained effort and support from the community and political advocates.  September 11 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/09/11/breaking-barriers-50-years-since-the-decriminalisation-of-homosexuality-in /library/news/list/2025/09/10/visualise-your-thesis-winners-2025 We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis Competition at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is Kelli Rust from the School of Animal and Veterinary Science for her exceptional presentation:The Science of Hidden Smiles. September 10 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/09/10/visualise-your-thesis-winners-2025 /library/news/list/2025/08/21/vote-now-for-the-2025-visualise-your-thesis-peoples-choice-award Voting is now open for the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award. To help make your decision, view all of this year's wonderful submissions in the 2025 submissions showcase and then vote for your favourite! Winner receives $250 and the glory of being most-voted by their peers. August 21 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/08/21/vote-now-for-the-2025-visualise-your-thesis-peoples-choice-award /library/news/list/2025/08/18/borrow-an-ipad-at-the-self-service-unit Students can now borrow iPads from the Self-Service Unit on Level 3 of the Barr Smith Library. Available 24/7, this service provides flexible access to technology whenever you need it. If no iPads are available, please contact Ask Library during opening hours to check availability. August 18 2025 a1831712 /library/news/list/2025/08/18/borrow-an-ipad-at-the-self-service-unit /library/news/list/2025/08/07/barr-smith-library-open-24/7-during-building-works The Library is about to undergo a long-anticipated air conditioning and lighting upgrade, beginning Wednesday 13 August. During these works, the Library’s 24/7 Level 3 study spaces will be unavailable. However, the good news is that we’re extending our opening hours for students and staff in an effort to reduce disruption. August 7 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/08/07/barr-smith-library-open-24/7-during-building-works /library/news/list/2025/08/04/friends-of-the-library-event-andrew-roff-and-alex-cothren Join us for a conversation with Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren, both award-winning South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n writers whose works play with urgent political and social issues - Thursday 14 August 2025. August 4 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/08/04/friends-of-the-library-event-andrew-roff-and-alex-cothren /library/news/list/2025/06/25/friends-of-the-library-event-an-evening-with-dr-josie-mclean Join us for a lively and engaging ‘In conversation’ webinar with Dr Josie McLean, speaker, author, and catalyst for systemic change - Thursday 26 June 2025. June 25 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/06/25/friends-of-the-library-event-an-evening-with-dr-josie-mclean /library/news/list/2025/06/25/images-of-learning-and-teaching-submissions-now-open Submissions are now open for the 2024 Images of Learning and Teaching competition, which celebrates innovation in learning and teaching at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. June 25 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/06/25/images-of-learning-and-teaching-submissions-now-open /library/news/list/2025/05/26/visualise-your-thesis-submissions-now-open Dust off your creative spark and present your research in a 60-second video or audio-visual presentation and you could win $1000! Submissions are now open for the 2025 Visualise your Thesis competition. May 26 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/05/26/visualise-your-thesis-submissions-now-open /library/news/list/2025/04/16/effective-ai-prompting-webinar-8-may-2025 This webinar is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to craft effective AI prompts. By understanding and applying best practices in AI prompting, participants will be able to enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated responses, ultimately improving their interactions with AI models.  April 16 2025 a1198610 /library/news/list/2025/04/16/effective-ai-prompting-webinar-8-may-2025