What's on
Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.
Octopus Game
Wednesday 6 August | 10:00am – 11:30am
Join MQ Buddies for MQ Squid Games where there is no eliminations - just chaos, challenges, and cheeky wins.
Bring your game face, leave with glory.
Meet: 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, Macquarie University
Death Café
Friday, 8 August 2025 | 10:30am – 12:00pm
The Gale History Museum, G04, 25C Wally's Walk
Hosted by Dr Yvonne Inall and Professor Ronika Power, the Death Café is a time and place to speak openly about death and dying. No judgement, no taboos, just open, group-directed discussion with coffee & cake.
This event is an activation of The Gale History Museum's current temporary exhibition Communities of Care (on display until late September), and held to align with Dying to Know Day.
If this event raises any concerns for you please seek support from Student Wellbeing.
Lighthouse–Lighthouse Walk
Saturday 9 August | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Join the Buddies to visit the historic Macquarie lighthouse which Macquarie University's logo takes inspiration from! We will be having a breezy walk to Macquarie and Hornby Lighthouses - great views, even better company!
Bring: Water, lunch, opal cards!
Meet: First Fleet Park, The Rocks NSW 2000 (park is next to the Museum of Contemporary Art and Circular Quay Wharf 6)
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.
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
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)
Save on life-saving training
St John Ambulance NSW is proud to partner with Macquarie University and offer students 20% discount on First Aid and CPR training. Whether it's for study, work or learning life skills, these expert-led courses will equip students with real-world skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.
How to redeem your discount
- Visit St John Ambulance NSW website to select your course
- Add to your shopping cart
- Apply the promo MACTRAINING20 to receive an exclusive 20% discount on First Aid (starting from $156 after discount*) and CPR sessions
*Prices stated are current as at June 2025 and are subject to change in the future
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
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.
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)
Save on life-saving training
St John Ambulance NSW is proud to partner with Macquarie University and offer students 20% discount on First Aid and CPR training. Whether it's for study, work or learning life skills, these expert-led courses will equip students with real-world skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.
How to redeem your discount
- Visit St John Ambulance NSW website to select your course
- Add to your shopping cart
- Apply the promo MACTRAINING20 to receive an exclusive 20% discount on First Aid (starting from $156 after discount*) and CPR sessions
*Prices stated are current as at June 2025 and are subject to change in the future
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
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.