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Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.

The Soup Kitchen is back for winter!

From Monday 2 June  |  10am daily until sold out

Say hello to soup season with delicious daily soup specials at the Library Café, ESC Café, Piccolo Lane and Wally’s Coffee and Toasties. These souper café spots around campus will be serving wholesome homemade soup daily, with two mouthwatering flavours to choose from.  Get yourself a nourishing serving of winter warmth!

Price:  $9.90 (including a bread roll)


State of Origin Game 2 on the big screen at Ubar

Wednesday 18 June  |  Kick-off 8.05pm

Miss out on Game 1? Don’t miss the action of Game 2 live on the big screen at Ubar. There will be food and drink offers from 6pm so gather your mates and book your table today. For more information and event updates follow Ubar on Instagram, or book a table via ubar@mq.edu.au.


Drag Queen Trivia at Ubar

Thursday 19 June  |  6pm – 8pm

Celebrate PRIDE month with Drag Queen Trivia at Ubar! Prizes to be won and tons of fun to be had. All welcome, book your table via ubar@mq.edu.au.


Car park closure and disruption

Saturday 21 June 2025  |  6am – 6pm

Asphalt resurfacing on Innovation Rd will cause temporary parking closures and disruption. Traffic control and signage will be in place.

Areas on campus will be impacted as follows:

  • Closure of East 2 and East 3 carparks from 5am to 6pm
  • Closure of Innovation Road from 6am
  • Restricted pedestrian access on Innovation Road under traffic control direction
  • Minimal disruption along Wally's Walk from Research Park Drive to 7WW

For further information email mqp.clientservices@mq.edu.au. For alternative parking options view the campus parking map.


Pride@MQ Social at Ubar

Wednesday 25 June  |  from 4pm

Join us at the Ubar to celebrate Pride Month and the relatively new Pride@MQ group. Primarily established for Macquarie’s LGBTQIA+ identifying employees, Pride@MQ welcomes LGBTQIA+ identifying Macquarie students and Macquarie Park Innovation District employees, and MQ Allies. All welcome, no booking necessary.


Macquarie Incubator Demo Day

Thursday 26 June  |  1pm – 5pm

Curious about the startups growing right here at Macquarie University? Want a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas turn into impact? Demo Day is your chance to dive into the heart of the Macquarie University Incubator. You’ll meet the brilliant founders behind some of our most exciting ventures, hear their stories, see their products in action, and discover how they’re solving real-world problems through innovation. 

Find out more and register


MQi Demo Day

Thursday 26 June  |  1 – 5pm  |  8 Hadenfeld Ave, Macquarie University

Discover startups, meet founders, and explore big ideas at MQ Incubator Demo Day. Drop in anytime for fresh insights, new connections, and good vibes – no startup experience needed. Open to all!

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MQi Educate C2 Info Session

Tuesday 2 July  |  5:30 – 6:30pm  |  Online

Learn how the Educate Program helps founders validate ideas, grow sustainable businesses, and connect with expert mentors. Join our info session to explore masterclasses, funding support, and more – all backed by the MQ Incubator team.

Register now


Open Day 2025

Saturday 16 August

Know anyone who's considering tertiary study next year? Tell them to come along to Macquarie's Open Day where they'll be able to :

  • Attend an info session on some of our most popular degrees, and speak with our academics about our degrees, majors and specialisations
  • Learn about our scholarships, adjustment factors and pathways; and RPL (recognition of prior learning) if you’ve studied before
  • Chat with current students about uni life and join a campus tour to check out our awesome facilities

Register for Open Day

During session we have some great weekly events you can join in.

Come along to our weekly events to unwind, meet new people and have some fun. Most of our weekly events do not require registration, so all you need to do is show up!


The Soup Kitchen is back for winter!

From Monday 2 June   |  10am daily until sold out

Say hello to soup season with delicious daily soup specials at the Library Café, ESC Café, Piccolo Lane and Wally’s Coffee and Toasties. These souper café spots around campus will be serving wholesome homemade soup daily, with two mouthwatering flavours to choose from.  Get yourself a nourishing serving of winter warmth!

Price:  $9.90 (including a bread roll)


New exhibition – Plausible Playground

On display until 30 June, Plausible Playground is a living laboratory of artistic exploration – an immersive exhibition where contemporary art meets the analytical gaze of the museum, all set within the intellectual heart of campus: the Waranara Library. Exploring this exhibition is free.

Find the Waranara Library


English Conversation Club - improve your English speaking skills

Starts Week 1, Session 1 2025

Come along to the English Conversation Club run by the Buddies at MQ!  We provide a casual, fun and supportive environment to practice your English. Show up and meet like-minded peers and improve your English in no time!

Dates: Every Tuesday, 12pm – 1pm (excluding mid-session break)

Location: Library Building, Level 4, Room M4.01

Find out more


Neurodivergent Skillshops

Run online weekly, the peer-inclusive small group skillshops are tailored to students who identify with Autism, ADHD, SLD or interested in Assistive Tech.

Find out more


Meditation and Buddhism Class

Weekly sessions run by the MQ Buddhist Chaplaincy

When:  Every Tuesday during Session,  3.00 – 4.00pm
Where: 17WW 119 Meeting Room

Find out more and register


Ubar Daily Deals

Do you love fun and free social activities?

Make sure you follow Ubar on Instagram to find out about their Daily Deals and upcoming events. Enjoy weekly bingo, trivia, live music, pool comps and more! Plus daily happy hour from 4pm – 6pm and heaps of prizes and vouchers to be won each week. So stick around after your classes to meet up with friends and make some new ones.

Download the new Campus Life rewards app to start earning 10% off purchases at participating outlets for both students and staff.


Giant Garden Games

Open weekdays 10am – 3pm

The Campus Common (opposite the Waranara Library) has been re-activated with giant chess, cornhole, Jenga and more. Bring your friends, it's completely FREE.

EY Career Compass Program

September or October 2025

Discover your direction with the EY career compass program. Take the opportunity to explore career opportunities, gain valuable insights, and connect with industry professionals.

Find out more


Ahead at Ashurst

Thursday 2 October

Are you looking to gain insight into commercial law at a top-tier global law firm? Join us for the Ahead at Ashurst event. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the world of commercial law, meet experienced professionals, and explore potential career paths at Ashurst.

Limited spaces only, register now