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Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.


State of Origin Screening at Ubar

Wednesday 28 May,  Kick off 8.05pm, Ubar

Grab your mates and lock in the date – make sure you're at Ubar for Game 1 of State of Origin 2025. There will be all the action live on the jumbo screen plus food and drink specials and prizes to be won on the night.

Planning on bringing a few friends and want to secure your spot? Book a table via ubar@mq.edu.au. Bingo will also be on that afternoon from 4pm-6pm so come down early and get into the sporting spirit. There's nothing quite like the atmosphere watching the first game with friends at Ubar, so if you're a footy fan you know where you need to be on 28 May. Food and drink specials start from 6pm, kick off at 8.05pm.

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Reconciliation Week Panel

Thursday 29 May, 9.30 –10.30am

Join us at the Australian Hearing Hub Lecture Theatre (on campus) to hear a panel of Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff share their perspectives on reconciliation and how we might achieve this.

This is a free event hosted by the Aboriginal Children's Hearing Health Program's MRFF grant Systematically Together Overcoming Racism Model (STORM).

Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May - 3 June and this year's theme is Bridging Now to Next.

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!


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


Spin to Win at our cafés on campus

Have you caught the Spin to Win wheel around campus yet? Make any purchase at one of the participating cafés on their designated day to qualify for a spin. With six different prizes on the wheel at each outlet, winning is easy! Instant prizes include free coffee, pastries and sweet treats, ice creams, soft drinks and more. Come in-store to find out more and join in the fun from now until 30 May.

Find the Wheel:

  • Mondays – Esc Café, 9am – 2pm
  • Tuesdays – Wally's Coffee and Toasties, 10am – 3pm
  • Wednesdays – Crunch Café, 10am – 3pm
  • Thursdays – Piccolo Me, 9am – 12pm
  • Fridays – Library Café, 10am – 3pm


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.

Child protection career networking session

Wednesday 28 May, 1.30pm, 18 Wally's Walk

Interested in a career in child protection? Join us for an on-campus networking and information session. Connect with professionals, learn about career opportunities, and get valuable insights into the field.

Book now


Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Wednesday 28 May, 10.30 – 11.30am

Walanga Muru's Indigenous Nationals team are hosting a morning tea to raise money for the Cancer Council as part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. You are all invited to join the team for morning tea – bring a donation (it doesn't matter how big or small), to support those impacted by cancer.

Where: Walanga Muru, 29 Wally's Walk


Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)

Wednesday 28 May, 11am – 12pm

Join our CBRE Virtual Career Talk for students studying Engineering or Business and interested to learn from about Integrated Facilities Management (IFM).

Register now


Unlock your potential with Nestlé

Available until 1 June

Take advantage of free psychometric testing with Nestlé. Enhance your skills, understand your strengths, and prepare for your future career.

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SW Accountants & Advisors student open office evening 2025

Tuesday 30 May, 2pm, SW Sydney office

Curious about life at SW? Join us for an exclusive evening at our Sydney office. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore career paths, meet our team, and get a firsthand look at what it's like to work at SW Accountants & Advisors.

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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.

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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