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Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.

Sydney Sights Walking Tour

Saturday 26 July | 10am – 4pm

Get to know Sydney! The Macquarie Buddies will take you to iconic landmarks in the CBD, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Darling Harbour. This event is free to join but you'll need to pay for your food, drinks, and public transport.

Meet: 1 Central Courtyard

Bring: Opal card (or credit card) to pay for public transport ;  a drink bottle ;  lunch if you don't want to buy it


Paint and Sip night

Monday 28 July | 4.30pm – 6pm

Unleash your inner artist with the MQ Buddies at our Paint and Sip night — where the only thing stronger than the mocktails is your creativity. Come along for a chill evening filled with:

  • Free painting — you do you, abstract or masterpiece
  • Cheeky mocktails served up all night
  • Good tunes and laid-back vibes
  • A chance to meet your fellow students in full colour

It's all about relaxing, meeting new people, and getting creative. No pressure, no experience required — just good times and colourful chaos.

Meet: Indoor cafe, Level 1, 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, Macquarie University

Register now


Board Games night

Thursday 31 July | 6.00pm – 7:30pm

Join us for a relaxed evening of laughs, friendly competition, and good vibes at the MQ Buddies Board Game Night!  Whether you're a board game master or just keen to try something new, there’ll be plenty of games to choose from—and buddies to play with.

Bring your friends or come solo and make new ones over rounds of classics and quirky favorites. Light refreshments free snacks will be available, and all games will be provided. Just bring your best game face!

Meet: Indoor cafe, Level 1, 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, Macquarie University

Register now


SRC X MUSAC Sports Carnival

Friday 15 August | 9am – 3pm

Location:  Sports field outside of MUSAC (opposite 10 Gymnasium Road)

Feeling nostalgic about your school sports carnival? Or just interested in a day filled with fun, mates and some friendly competition? Join us at the SRC sports carnival, where you can compete in social races, competitive races or participate in society run games and activities.  There’s freebies or prizes to be won!  So bring your friends and come along for some fun with SRC and MUSAC.

Come and go between classes or whenever you have time - all students are welcome.

Let us know you’re interested

For updates and info about this event, follow us on our Instagram or email src@mq.edu.au


Open Day 2025

Saturday 16 August | 10am – 4pm

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

NAIDOC@MQ

Monday  4 August – Friday 8 August

NAIDOC@MQ will run from 4 - 8 August and will be a campus-wide celebration that recognises the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Celebrate with us.

Official launch of NAIDOC@MQ

Monday  4 August  |  10am

Join us for the official launch of NAIDOC@MQ and our NAIDOC Poster Art Installation hosted by Walanga Muru at 17 Wally's Walk - Michael Kirby Law Building, Macquarie Law School. Come and explore the 50+ NAIDOC posters, including each year’s theme and unique artwork. Join us for light refreshments afterward in the Jannawi Pavilion.

Attendance at this event is free but you do need to register.

Culture in your Faculty

Tuesday 5 August

Engage in your classes through a cultural lens, determined by your tutors and lecturers.

Mittigar Cup and NAIDOC Cup

Wednesday 6 August

Join us at the sports fields for the inaugural Mittigar Cup where 6 schools will compete in a round robin Oz Tag competition.

Stay for a bbq lunch before watching (or participating in) the inaugural NAIDOC Cup which will see staff and students compete in a knockout Oz Tag competition. Who will take home the NAIDOC Cup?

Are you keen to play Oztag?

If you are keen to play in the Mittigar Cup or have any questions about mixed Oztag at NAIDOC@MQ please email claudia.symington@mq.edu.au by Friday 18 August.

Culture in the Courtyard

Thursday 7 August

Join us in Central Courtyard for performances by the 4 campus preschools, explore the Blak market stalls, engage in cultural activities run by Walanga Muru and friends, and maybe kick a goal at the Sydney FC goal installation. A campus collaborative artwork will also be taking place so come and make your mark on our artwork.

Deadly Ball

Friday 8 August

For Walanga Muru students and invited guests, this is the finale to our week where we will celebrate NAIDOC@MQ, as well as present our Deadly Awards to our winning students.

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)


English Conversation Club - improve your English speaking skills

Starts Week 1, Session 2 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.

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)


English Conversation Club - improve your English speaking skills

Starts Week 1, Session 2 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.