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Student-created archaeology artefacts in the Reid Library Level 1 display cases
How did people in the past make tools, build shelters, or create art without modern technology?
Visit the Reid Library Level 1 display cases to see student-created artefacts from the UWA unit ARCY1002 Experimenting with Archaeology. The unit helps answer this question by recreating ancient techniques, materials and processes. By making and testing replicas of historical objects and technologies, archaeologists gain hands-on insights into how people lived, worked, and innovated. This approach bridges the gap between archaeological evidence and human experience, bringing the past to life through practical experimentation.
ARCY1002 students are tasked to research and re-create an artefact using the technological methods used to make the original. This exhibition brings together a diverse selection of materials and cultures to showcase the work of our students.
Updates to the Beasley Law Library Opening Hours
Beasley Law Library is changing its opening hours to take effect from Monday 29 June, 2026.
During semester break:
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Saturday to Sunday, closed
During semester:
- Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm
- Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
This is a change from the previous 24/7 access that was available to UWA students with a campus card. Our locations at Reid Library and J. Robin Warren Library will continue to provide after hours access.
These new opening hours will minimise security risks across our campuses as UWA Security will be able to concentrate their patrols at Reid Library on the Crawley campus. It will contribute to UWA’s sustainability objectives by saving building energy consumption including air conditioning and lighting after hours. The new hours are based on previous years’ data on use of the Law Library and reflect 96% of our total usage within the building.
Reid Library Memory Book
To commemorate the refurbishment of the first floor of the Reid Library, we invited current and former UWA staff and students to send in their best memories of the building. We received a range of colourful memories about the Library and these have now been compiled in our Memory Book available here. The Memory Book also features a range of historical photos capturing Reid throughout the years. Thank you to those who contributes their stories.
Improvements and innovation
The University Library is focused on continual improvement and operational excellence, through measuring what we do, benchmarking against others and reporting to the UWA community.
We undertake regular surveys and proactively listen and respond to student and staff feedback. The next Library Student Survey will be conducted in H2 2025.
You can contact us to provide feedback about your experience using the University Library.
Workshops and events
The Library offers a range of engaging workshops and events for students, researchers and other members of the UWA community.
View our full calendar of events, including research support workshops and more.
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