This display connects science fiction with current UNSW research to explore the ethical and legal challenges of our future in space.

Exhibition:
On display from 20 May 2026
Ground Level Law Library.

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Library Peer Mentors are available at Main, Law and Paddington Libraries.

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Come along to our interactive sessions to learn more about responsible and ethical use of AI tools. Refreshments provided.

ScopusAI: The responsible and ethical use of AI tools

Tuesday 9 June, 10.30am - 11.30am.

Registration required.

Join us for an immersive astrobiology virtual field trip. This Virtual Reality (VR) experience travels from Earth to Mars in the search for the origins of life.

• Wednesday 10 June
• Thursday 18 June
• More sessions available in Term 3.

Registration required.

Join us for a 30-minute tour of the Library exhibition The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward, led by astrophysicist and School of Physics Senior Lecturer Dr Kate Jackson.

• Tuesday 23 June, 11.30am and 12pm
• Monday 20 July, 12.30pm and 1pm.

Registeration required.

Join us to get a brief overview of pathways to open access (OA), UNSW OA Policy and UNSWorks, publishing models, support for open access and publisher agreements.

• Thursday 25 June, 11am
• Thursday 6 August, 11am
• Thursday 1 October, 11am.

Registration required.

Did you know playing chess can improve your memory, deepen your focus, and boost your planning skills? Come to the Main Library to play some casual chess or get creative and make your own chess board and pieces! Suitable for all skill levels.

Thursday 2 July 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Main Library.

Drop-in - no registration required.

Join us for a series of immersive presentations inside an inflatable planetarium. Across three days, we will explore our relationship with the night sky and our place within our Solar System, Galaxy, and beyond.

Multiple sessions are available between 14 and 16 July.

Registration opens soon.

Are you looking to publish research? Do you know how to make your work open access and retain your author rights?

Join us for an approachable introduction to publishing your work.

• Wednesday 15 July, 10am - 11am
• Thursday 17 September, 2pm - 3pm
• Wednesday 25 November, 11am - 12pm.

Registration required.

Join us in the Library to mend or embellish your clothing in this special craft event.

Thursday 21 July, 12pm - 2pm
UNSW Paddington Library.

Drop in - no registration.

Take a break at the Law Library and Create Cute Bag Charms - a relaxing space for making zero waste bag charms. Fabric scraps and sewing tools will be provided, or bring your own.

Thursday 23 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm
Law Library.

Registration required.

Join us to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a creative workshop developed by artist Louise Zhang, where you can create 'Sky Postcards' and enjoy complimentary mooncakes.

Monday 21 September, 2pm - 3pm
Main Library.

Registration required.

This exhibition traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers, showcasing the interwoven roles of scientific observation and cultural interpretation.

Lights Up, Sound Down:
10am - 12pm every Wednesday.
Experience in a more accessible environment.

Exhibition:
Until 30 October
Level 5 Main Library.

Creative Space is a free, drop-in drawing activity responding to the Library exhibition The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward. Stay for as little or as long as you like.

Each month, the space is inspired by a different constellation.

Until 30 October
Level 5 Main Library.

Drop in - no registration.

This display showcases the varied shapes and sizes of books, from immense elephant folios and unique hornbooks to tiny micro books like the world's smallest dictionary.

Exhibition:
Until July 2026
Level 3 Main Library.

Library Hacks are workshops held at the start of each term for new and returning students. They familiarise you with everything the Library has to offer and help you develop key skills needed for success at UNSW.

Sessions include:

• Find your course resources
• Advanced searching made easy
• Library Hacks for AI.

Term 3 events coming soon.