Talks
Join us for an exciting program of talks and seminars on literary, historical and contemporary issues, together with presentations about, and showings of, the Library's rich collections.
You can also listen to selected talks online.
Tuesday 14 February, 6.00 PM
Talk: The Science of Sex Appeal
Join us this Valentines Day as Dr Ian Johnston from the School of Psychology, University of Sydney will decode the mating behaviours and biological imperatives of modern men and women.This event is part of the Tuesdays in the Galleries series.
Wednesday 15 February, 5.30 PM
Talk: Hail Fellows
Join three Library Fellows for a fascinating night learning about a diverse range of research and ideas.
Thursday 16 February, 6.00 PM
Talk: Hoosh, Dogs and Seal Meat: The Role of Food in the Race to the Pole
When Roald Amundsen planted the Norwegian flag at the South Pole was it luck, determination or very good planning? Join historical gastronomer Diana Noyce as she examines the important role food played in the race to the South Pole.In association with the Finding Antarctica exhibition.
Thursday 1 March, 11.00 AM
Talk: Where Do I Start?
This talk introduces first-time users to the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and will give you a good idea of where to begin your research.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 5 April, 11.00 AM
Talk: Where Do I Start?
This talk introduces first-time users to the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and will give you a good idea of where to begin your research.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 3 May, 11.00 AM
Talk: Where Do I Start?
This talk introduces first-time users to the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and will give you a good idea of where to begin your research.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 7 June, 11.00 AM
Talk: Where Do I Start?
This talk introduces first-time users to the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and will give you a good idea of where to begin your research.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 5 July, 11.00 AM
Talk: Where Do I Start?
This talk introduces first-time users to the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and will give you a good idea of where to begin your research.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
Thursday 2 August, 11.00 AM
Talk: Where Do I Start?
This talk introduces first-time users to the fantastic services and collections available at the State Library and will give you a good idea of where to begin your research.This event is part of the Lifelong Learning series.
