Queensland and the Pacific Islands have much in common historically. The importation of Pacific Island labourers into Queensland has created strong bonds between Queensland and the islands. However, trade between the islands and Australia has also created a network of interrelationships as has our war time experiences. Do you want to read business records from … Read more
The Edge hasn’t ventured into book-club territory before, but we thought it was about time that we did – with an Edge spin, of course! The Edge book club will be more than turning pages. Over three Monday nights in the month of July (and one Wednesday in August), The Edge team will discuss song … Read more
Did you know that futurists now predict that by 2050 the world could be completely reliant on renewable energy? Or that by 2030 it will not be uncommon for organs to be 3D printed for transplants? While these predictions might seem far-fetched or possible only in the most distant future, it is interesting to reflect … Read more
“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. One man thinks himself the master of others, but remains more of a slave than they are.” With this famous quote by Rousseau ringing in my ears I ventured up to the Phillip Bacon Gallery on Level 4 of SLQ to check out the new exhibition … Read more
![Les Nuits arabes [Arabian Nights] / Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (painting) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/slq-today/files/2017/06/Benjamin-Constant-Arabian_Nights.jpg)
One cannot deny that with the evolution of technology over the years, we are now all citizens of a global village. With access to instant communication and international travel, even the most isolated locations can be connected to the rest of the world. We can hear, see and experience the art and music of other … Read more
FOUNDER OF ART DESIGN PORTLAND (ADX), KELLEY ROY’S FIRST EVER ALBUM WAS A VINYL SINGLE OF DEBBIE HARRY’S HIT SONG THE TIDE IS HIGH. An entirely fitting choice for this United States-based social impact entrepreneur who personifies the song’s catchy and recurring lyrics: “I’m not the kind-a girl who gives up just like that, oh … Read more
The theme of State Library of Queensland’s (SLQ) recent Queenslanders in Conversation (QiC) panel, The Future of Work – is capitalism dead? clearly hit a chord with Queenslanders, as together we try to navigate our career paths and understand where the jobs might be in the future, for our children and grandchildren. SLQ and ABC … Read more
Trams, Surf Boards, Slices of History and a Bridal Veil at the Gold Coast Many footsteps were heard making their way to the Southport Community Centre on the weekend of the 19, 20 and 21 May for the “Footsteps in Time” Conference and Fair. Trams trundled past the nearby corner, surfers carried their boards past … Read more
Queensland’s ‘maker’ culture is a growing force and will be explored at BrisMakerFest when international and local ‘makers’ and designers take over SLQ, The Edge on Saturday 3 June to share their knowledge and skills. At the BrisMakerFest, hear from Tom Allen who is an award-winning design strategist and social entrepreneur working passionately on projects … Read more
Since February the Digital Futures Lab has been home to Paro, the therapeutic seal. Paro is an interactive robot designed to administer the benefits of animal therapy for aged and special care environments, improving the socialisation of patients and caregivers and significantly reducing loneliness and stress. With five sensors (tactile, light, auditory, temperature, and posture) … Read more