What's on
Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.
Tomorrow Woman Gather Workshop – Be A Better Human Week
Monday 28 April 2025, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us and the Tomorrow Woman team in a judgment-free environment, for an engaging and impactful workshop as part of Be A Better Human Week at Macquarie.
We’ll have a casual and honest conversation exploring the impact of gender stereotypes and modern womanhood in this changing landscape and ask: “What do we need today + what do we want for tomorrow?”
Location: 18 Wally’s Walk, 185 Burudyara Groupwork Room
Positive Masculinity Workshop – Be A Better Human Week
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11:00am – 12:30pm
The Positive Masculinity workshop is designed to empower students to promote positive traits of masculinity and challenge dominant norms, as part of Be A Better Human Week at Macquarie.
Led by male-identifying facilitators from Consent Labs, participants will discuss topics such as how men can be positive role models, barriers to displaying masculinity and explore “What does it mean to be a man?”
Location: 18 Wally’s Walk, 184 Buru Groupwork Room
Democracy's Detectives: Investigative Journalism and the Importance of Never Turning a Blind Eye
Thursday 1 May, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Investigative journalist Kate McClymont, will present this year's Brian Johns Annual Lecture. Kate will draw on her distinguished career with The Sydney Morning Herald, where she is renowned for uncovering issues ranging from political corruption to serious fraud, and environmental pollution to medical malpractice. In the lecture, Kate will explore the vital role of investigative journalism in holding power to account, and the challenges faced by journalists in operating without fear or favour.
Location: Library Auditorium, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney
Explore the Blue Mountains with the Buddies
Saturday 3 May, 6.50am – 5.30pm (registrations close 1 May 2025)
This event is now fully booked.
Embark on a Blue Mountain day trip filled with adventure and natural wonders. Hike the scenic Wentworth Falls Track, marvel at the iconic Three Sisters from Echo Point lookout, and wander amidst the autumn leaves at Mt Tomah Botanic Garden. Experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains in one unforgettable
journey. Join us for adventure, beauty, and seasonal delights!
Bring: Food/snack, water, sunscreen, hat
Meet: Macquarie University Library
Cost: $10
Macquarie University Tax Clinic
Thursday 8 May, 10am – 1pm
Do you want to sharpen your tax knowledge and skills? Do you want to learn about common mistakes taxpayers make? Are you starting a new business and wants to know about tax implications and relating laws for compliance?
The 3-hour free Macquarie Business School Tax Clinic will provide accessible tax knowledge to undergraduate & postgraduate students, small businesses and community seeking assistance with their tax matter/returns and develop professional skills
Exhibition Conversation Panel – Love is the Sweetest Thing
13 May, 1:30pm, Macquarie University Art Gallery
Join artist Ken Unsworth, and curator Brad Buckley, for an In Conversation Panel about our new exhibition "Ken Unsworth: Love is the Sweetest Thing". The exhibition is currently on display on our University Art Gallery. Attendance at the In Conversation Panel is free but you will need to RSVP and let us know you are attending by emailing leonard.janiszewski@mq.edu.au.
Find out more about the exhibition
Open Day 2025
Saturday 16 August
We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus in 2025!
You can:
- 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
25% off Sydney FC home games
From now until the end of April 2025, MQ students and staff will receive 25% off tickets to Sydney FC Men's and Women's home games.
- Head to Sydney FC Ticketek
- Enter the MQ discount code "MACUNI25" in the password box
- Click > "Unlock Tickets"
- Choose your seats and click > "Next"
- Go to checkout and make purchase.
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!
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
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.
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
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.