Name: Research Reveals 2025: Queensland history symposium
Start: 2025-03-14T18:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-03-15T16:00:00+10:00
Location: State Library of Queensland

Research Reveals 2025: Queensland history symposium

Dates and times:
Friday March 14, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Saturday March 15, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Explore Queensland’s rich cultural evolution and history at Research Reveals, a free two-day event where our 2024 Queensland Memory Awards Fellows present the fascinating results of their year-long research projects. Discover untold stories and surprising historic insights uncovered in State Library’s collections. A digital stream is available for those unable to attend the event in person.
This year’s lineup offers revelations on:
⋄ Queensland’s music scene in the 70s and 80s and the contributions of women, trans, and non-binary individuals to community radio.
⋄ The legacy of an iconic bootmaker who shaped the state’s economy.
⋄ The transformative influence of Chinese and Asian restaurants, driven by shifting migration policies.
⋄ The history of Ravenswood, where heritage meets Queensland’s largest gold mine.
⋄ First Nations stories, including the kinship and medicinal use of plants in Cape York Peninsula and the frontier wars in Kullilli Country, South-Western Queensland.
Don’t miss:
⋄ New solo piano compositions inspired by Christina Boughen OAM, a celebrated pianist, educator, and examiner.
⋄ Don a pair of White Gloves and view treasures from the John Oxley Library on display (Book your ticket—limited spaces available).
⋄ Curator’s Tours of My Story: the unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons, State Library's latest exhibition (Book your ticket—limited spaces available).
⋄ The launch of the Queensland Atlas of Religion, an essential tool for exploring the state’s diverse religious heritage.
Book now:
Research Reveals is a free event, but in person spaces are limited. Secure your spot today and uncover fresh perspectives on Queensland’s history.