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26 August 2022

In conversation with Children's Literature Fellow Juliet Miranda Rowe

We caught up with 2022 Children's Literature Fellow Juliet Miranda Rowe to hear about their career path so far, and any words of wisdom they have for our Student members.

23 August 2022

A review of the Science at the Library event

This year for National Science Week, we hosted a special event celebrating how vital science is in our work at State Library Victoria.

17 August 2022

Follow the fellows: Creative Fellow, Donna Kendrigan

Join us as we trace the journey of Creative Fellow Donna Kendrigan, an animator working with traditional stop-motion techniques.

11 August 2022

Fellowships Information Night recap

Learn more about the 2023 Fellowships Program.

22 July 2022

Kate Just on knitting and feminism

We caught up with feminist artist Kate Just to explore the personal narratives and political themes in her knitting projects.

11 July 2022

Saying goodbye to The Burke & Wills Research Gateway (DIG)

The Burke & Wills Research Gateway website has been retired. Here's how you can access the content and where to go from now.

08 July 2022

Slam poetry with Maxine Beneba Clarke: Teen Writing Bootcamp

Maxine shares some tips and reflections from her Teen Writing Bootcamp sessions.

01 July 2022

Non-fiction writing with Leah Jing McIntosh: Teen Writing Bootcamp

Writer Leah Jing McIntosh explored the art of non-fiction writing with a group of talented young teens.

14 June 2022

In conversation with Creative Fellow Veisinia Tonga

We caught up with 2022 Creative Fellow Veisinia Tonga to hear about her career path so far, and any words of wisdom she has for current students.

06 June 2022

Screenwriting with Nova Weetman: Teen Writing Bootcamp

Writer Nova Weetman explored the art of screenwriting with a group of talented young teens.

02 June 2022

A meticulous and tiny Goldfields diary

In this episode of Mystery Box, Senior Librarian Paul Dees unboxes a tiny diary written by Chinese gold digger Jong Ah Siug in the 1870s.

30 May 2022

Science writing with Alicia Sometimes: Teen Writing Bootcamp

In late April to mid-May 2022, writer, poet and broadcaster Alicia Sometimes explored the art of science writing with a group of talented young teens.