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Live Music
Thu, 20 Aug
Music performances from around the globe, including Japanese drum, Greek music and Latin salsa, with more performances in the programme.
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Screening - Tampa: The Turning Point
Mon, 24 Aug
An exclusive screening of Episode 1 of the ABC docu-series Tampa: The Turning Point, followed by a panel discussion.
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Wear It Purple 2026
Wed, 26 Aug
Wear It Purple Day provides an opportunity for UNSW to show visible support for LGBTQIA+ students, staff and communities. The campaign creates a welcoming space for connection, reflection and allyship, and promotes relevant UNSW and external services, training and resources.
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Freshwater Saltwater: First Nations exhibition and event program
Mon, 31 Aug
Freshwater Saltwater, First Nations exhibition and event program at the UNSW Health Translation Hub.
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Ideas Exchange: Nighttime Ecology
Wed, 2 Sept
Inspired by The Infinite Look exhibition, this Ideas Exchange panel brings together UNSW researchers to explore the effects of human activity on nighttime environments, from marine ecosystems and cities to the observation of the night sky.
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Has AI and big tech opted out of human rights?
Wed, 16 Sept
The Australian Human Rights Institute's Provocation Series returns in 2026 with a debate about the future of human rights in the age of AI.
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Peter Farrell Cup Finals Night 2026
Fri, 18 Sept
Celebrate the success of outstanding UNSW entrepreneurs at the Peter Farrell Cup Finals Night.
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Dharug Language Workshops
Thu, 24 Sept
Free workshops incorporating basic Dharug Dhalang greetings and words, as well as the history of the area.
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UNSW Languages Festival 2025
Thu, 24 Sept
A multicultural celebration of the diverse languages taught and spoken in the School of Humanities and Languages, featuring music, dance, performances, calligraphy, cooking, language workshops, virtual reality experiences, cultural activities and food.
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Tomoko, Japanese Calligraphy and Ink Art
Thu, 24 Sept
Watch master calligrapher Tomoko create large-scale Japanese ink art with sweeping brushstrokes, and take part in an interactive experience to learn what your name means in Japanese calligraphy.
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Versos del Fuego, A Journey Through Latin Sound, Dance and Hispanic Poetry
Thu, 24 Sept
A Spanish-language performance combining live music, contemporary dance and poetry, with traditional instruments, electronic beats and movement inspired by Latin American traditions.
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Culture on the Move, Weaving and Language Workshop
Fri, 25 Sept
A hands-on Aboriginal cultural knowledge workshop exploring traditional weaving and yarning, with opportunities to build connection and learn about the world's oldest living culture.
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This year's UNSW Languages Week will be held from 3-5 October 2023. Join us for three days of events that celebrate the diverse languages we teach and speak in the School of Humanities and Languages.
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