Ubar daily deals
Do you love fun and free social activities?
Make sure you follow Ubar on Instagram to find out about their Session 1 Daily Deals and upcoming events. They've got 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 be sure to stick around after your classes to meet up with friends and make some new ones too.
Neurodiverse students: feel better prepared for Session 1 with Skillshops
Student Wellbeing will recommence their popular Skillshops for neurodiverse students, from Week 1 Session 1.
These peer-inclusive small group Skillshops are delivered via Zoom and support students to learn from peers and receive regular feedback from accessibility practitioners. The groups meet weekly during session and are open to internal and external students to register. Visit the Wellbeing Skillshops webpage for more information and to register for the Zoom link.
Register now for the Master of Research Information Session
- Friday 12 April 2024 10am – 12pm (AEST)
- Online via Zoom
Discover how you can harness your potential and pursue your passion through our internationally recognised Master of Research (MRes) training degree. The MRes program will allow you to work closely with experts in your field and will prepare you for a lifetime of inquiry, discovery and innovation.
The Graduate Research Academy invites you to join the information session online to find out how to start a rewarding career in research.
Kickstart Plus
Need help or advice relating to the Kickstart modules? You are welcome to speak to experienced Macquarie students in a drop-in session.
These sessions will be running the first four weeks of session 1 (Tuesdays – Thursdays):
Dates:
- 12th – 14th March
Time:
- 11AM – 2PM
As these are drop-in sessions, they are on a ‘first-come, first-serve’ basis. You will still need to book in the date for your chat. Visit our marquee outside 18WW to register and grab a snack.
Twilight Market
Friday 15 March, 3.30pm - 8.30pm, On Campus
Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in style at our Twilight Market. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere featuring artisan stalls, mouthwatering international cuisine, live music, and exciting free entertainment for you and your friends.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to relax and enjoy the lively atmosphere at the Twilight Market.
The Macquarie University Buddy Program
We are a social program that runs fun events, explores Sydney together and gives Macquarie students a chance to connect.
We can't wait to meet you at one of our events!
Here are some of our events:
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Saturday 16th of March, 9.50am – 1.30pm - Movie Night
Friday 22nd of March, 5.50pm – 8.30pm - Chinese Garden of Friendship and Chinatown Night Market
Friday 5th of April, 12.50pm – 5pm - Taronga Zoo
Saturday 13th of April, 9.30am – 3.30pm
We run a weekly English Conversation Club (conversational English practice). Additionally, we have an epic weekly Board Game night!
Want to come along to one of our events? Jump on our email list and follow us on Instagram!
You can also visit our webpage for more information.
Level up your coffee rewards at ESC and Library Cafes
Monday 4 March – Sunday 7 April , ESC and Library Cafe
Did someone say coffee o'clock? Well, make sure your coffee spot of choice this month is the one giving the best rewards.
The Esc and Library Cafes are running an exciting loyalty reward program for just a limited time only. Simply collect your coffee rewards card from one of these two outlets and between 4 Mar and 7 April, every second coffee will get you a discount.
Begin with a 10% discount on your second cup. As you continue, every second stamp brings bigger rewards: 30%, 50%, and 70% off, and your tenth cup is free.
So run, don't walk, to ESC or the Library and start building your coffee discount.
Returning to Learning
Tuesday 5 March, 10.30am – 11.30am, Learning Connect 18 Wally's Walk
Are you returning to study after some time away? Worried about being prepared, knowing what is expected and dusting off some study skills? Come meet with like-minded peers and a Learning Adviser to talk about academic skills and adjusting to learning at uni.
Meet at Learning Connect 18 Wally's walk and from there we will move to Wally's café and a $5 coffee card on us (while stocks last).
International Women's Day – Celebrating women in sport
Thursday 7 March, 10am - 12pm, Girrawi Room 186, Level 1, 18 Wally’s Walk
Join us as we celebrate five incredible high profile female athletes. Our special guests will share their challenges and successes in their chosen sport and what it means to #inspireinclusion in their sporting professions and everyday lives.
There will be a Q&A session at the end of the panel discussion followed by morning tea. You can also submit any questions you may have for the panel via the registration link.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Come along to our weekly online 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!
New exhibition at Macquarie University History Museum
Weekdays, 10am – 5pm, The Macquarie University History Museum, 25C Wally's Walk
The Macquarie University History Museum has unveiled a new temporary exhibition putting pottery in the spotlight. Dust of the Earth: History from a Pottery Perspective, on exhibition until April 2024, explores the evolution of pottery through an analysis of shapes, decoration, glazes and markings. In tandem are illustrations, texts and photos.
The exhibition has pieces from a broad range of dates and geography, including Mediterranean regions (Turkey, Greece, Rome), Egypt, China, Iran, and Australia. A bowl from Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) is among the oldest ceramic works in the collection – dating to 7000 years ago. Crude beer jars and bread moulds from Ancient Egypt, terra sigillata plates and bowls from across the wider Roman Empire, and a large 19th century porcelain jar from China, on loan from a private collection, are just some of the pieces that make up the exhibition.
English Discussion Groups
Wednesdays and Fridays, 2pm – 3pm, Learning Connect, 18 Wally's Walk
New at university? Want to improve your speaking skills?
Starting Week 2, The Writing Centre is running a 12-week English-speaking discussion group to help you get your English language proficiency into shape. In these one-hour sessions facilitated by language and literacies experts, you will learn and practise Australian English for academic and professional contexts with fellow Macquarie students.
These sessions are informal but informative — come join us and make new friends! You can come on the day that suits you or better still, on both days!