Our Welcome Program

Start the semester with our celebration of all students, new and continuing, coming together to learn and immerse themselves in university life

Plan your Welcome Program

Semester 2 celebrations begin Monday 21 July 2025 and continue all the way through Week 4 of semester. Access all event details, session dates, times, location, or add events to your calendar via your planner. Library events include:

  • Plan your Welcome Program

    Semester 2 celebrations begin Monday 21 July 2025 and continue all the way through Week 4 of semester. Access all event details, session dates, times, location, or add events to your calendar via your planner. Library events include:

  • How to Uni

    Hear from student peers and ICT staff about how to set up and navigate Canvas, plan your semester and achieve your best on all your assessments. Our students peers will share tips, answer your questions, and help you stay on track throughout the semester. 

    Your Library

    Get to know your Library! This is a beginner's guide on how and where to get things done across our libraries and spaces. We have targeted sessions for Post Grad students as well.

    Assignment Basics

    About to tackle your first assignment? Come along to Your Library: Assignment basics and we'll introduce you to the best ways to search for and evaluate the information you need.

    Welcome to your TechSpace

    Introducing the Library’s 2 hands-on technology spaces: ThinkSpace and CreateSpace. Each space is equipped with creative technologies available for students to book and use for free.

    Rare Books Discovery

    Join our Cultural and First Nations curators for a journey through Rare Books, and discover East Asian and Indigenous treasures that spark creativity, deepen understanding and inspire new perspectives. 

    Visit us during Welcome Fest


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    Hand-painted colorful stones and pens

    Weaving Workshops

    Come along to learn cultural weaving techniques by the amazing Indigenous Educators from Koori Kinnections. The perfect hands-on activity to connect with culture and to relax. 

    Art Workshops 

    Sit, chat and learn about Indigenous Culture while creating wonderful art with educators from Koori Kinnections. 

  • Weaving Workshops

    Come along to learn cultural weaving techniques by the amazing Indigenous Educators from Koori Kinnections. The perfect hands-on activity to connect with culture and to relax. 

    Weaving Workshop @ CreateSpace Weaving Workshop @ Fisher
  • Art Workshops 

    Sit, chat and learn about Indigenous Culture while creating wonderful art with educators from Koori Kinnections. 

    Art Workshop @ CreateSpace Art Workshop @ Fisher
  • Meet people and get creative

    We also have social and creative sessions to help you get settled, make new friends and learn something new. 

  • Meet people and get creative

    We also have social and creative sessions to help you get settled, make new friends and learn something new. 

  • Visit the Marquee

    Say hi to the Library team, grab a free tote bag, a pin and fresh fruit, and explore what's on! Plus, swing by the ICT stand for tips and prizes. Fun, freebies and future-ready skills - all in one spot!

    Fisher Forecourt: Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th August, 9am to 4pm.

    Fisher Foyer: Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th August, 10am to 4pm.

    Visit the Pop Up TechSpace

    Curious about technology? Come over to Pop Up TechSpace, a free creative play-space, that provides you with the opportunity to collaborate, design and create interesting things using new technologies. 

    Find us within the Marquee, from Monday 4th to Friday 8th August. 

    Speed Meet & Chat

    Want to meet other new students? Speed Meet & Chat is our awesome fast-paced social event where you can chat to other students and share your stories.

    Collage Workshop

    Bring a friend or make a new one, when you drop into the creative collage zone in Rare Books and Special Collections. Guaranteed chillout activity. 

    Cultural Connect!

    Want to meet new friends and learn about different cultures? Come to our Cultural Connect! event to enjoy teas and snacks from around the world, discover new languages, values, and traditions, and have engaging conversations. 

    Study Snacks

    Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors and Library Staff, and find out what they can do for you over free coffee, tea and snacks!

    Welcome international students!

    Welcome tea for international students

    Calling all international students! Join us for a warm welcome tea at Fisher Library. Connect with peers, meet our friendly Library staff, and savor delicious treats.

    The Library Tour (in Mandarin)

    加入我们的图书馆大巡游——发现学习和放松的最佳场所,并在结束时享用茶点! This tour will be conducted in Mandarin.

    Your Library in Mandarin

    Get to know your Library! This is a beginner's guide on how and where to get things done across our libraries and spaces. It will include a short tour of Fisher Library. This session will be conducted in Mandarin.

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    Group picture of students International Welcome Tea Semester 1 2024

    Support for new students

    There’s so much to discover – new experiences, new friends and lots to learn. The Library team will share our knowledge and help you find your way.

  • Support for new students

    There’s so much to discover – new experiences, new friends and lots to learn. The Library team will share our knowledge and help you find your way.

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    Getting started at the Library

    Discover resources, services and facilities dedicated to supporting new students.

  • Getting started at the Library

    Discover resources, services and facilities dedicated to supporting new students.

    Study icon Access our guide for new students
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    Meet your guides to uni life

    Peer Learning Advisors are students ready to help you. They can answer your questions about study tips, making friends, using the Library and more.

  • Meet your guides to uni life

    Peer Learning Advisors are students ready to help you. They can answer your questions about study tips, making friends, using the Library and more.

    Etiquette icon Learn more about Peer Learning Advisors