From 10th to 18th August, science and technology take to the streets for National Science Week. Established in 1997, this annual celebration of science and technology acknowledges the contributions of Australian scientists to the world, and encourages members of the general public to engage with science in all…
Over Uni? Try OverDrive
Remember what it was like to just read for enjoyment? With this year’s study, assignments and exams in the rearview mirror for many of us – it’s time to get back into the art of reading for fun. QUT’s OverDrive collection of fiction and non-fiction ebooks and audiobooks…
International Data Week
From 11th – 17th September, it is International Data Week. The theme for International Data Week is about mobilising the data revolution, exploring how to improve our knowledge and benefit society through data driven research and innovation. While data scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across the…
Play games for free in the library Games Lab!
Kelvin Grove Library has been very popular with students spending their downtime in the Games Lab on level 4. The Xbox One or PS4 consoles, which are located in the Games Lab, come pre-loaded with games so all you need to do is collect the controllers from the library Helpdesk before you head…
Our Dreaming: Animating Country
QUT Library is lucky enough to be hosting the Our Dreaming: Animating Country exhibition. It is currently on display at Kelvin Grove Library on Level 4, within the Curriculum Collection, until the end of March. Our Dreaming: Animating country allows you to experience the colourful culture and history…
O Week Must Dos!
New to QUT? Welcome! Returning for another semester? Welcome back! The beginning of the semester can be a busy time, there are new places to check out, workshops to attend and study to organise. But luckily Orientation Week has arrived along with a whole host of activities! To help…
Rainbow Families Storytime 2015
Pride Month at QUT is all about celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer culture. We understand families come in all shapes and sizes so to celebrate the diverse families in the community why not bring the kids along and join us at QUT Kelvin Grove Library…
Blind date with a book!
When Valentine’s Day comes around some people are thinking about flowers or chocolates while others are rolling their eyes. How about ditching the chocolate and putting your eyes to good use by … reading a book! I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying ‘You can’t judge a book…
Summer Library lovin’
End of Semester has officially arrived – huzzah! Of course Summer Semester has begun so whether you’re studying through the coming months, or have easy days stretching before you, the QUT Library is here for you. Throughout Summer Semester (17 November to 20 February) the staff on the…
Novelember
November is many things. In addition to Movember, Melbourne cup, end of semester (woot!) and start-christmas-shopping month it is also National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought, even fleetingly, about writing a novel. NaNoWriMo was established…