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Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.

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


Museum of Sydney with the Buddies

Friday 22 August  |  11:30am – 2:30pm

Join the Buddies for a powerful journey into Sydney's layered past at the 'Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country' exhibition at the Museum of Sydney. This exhibition depicts the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, sketches, artworks and objects.

Bring: Water, lunch, Opal card/payment card for transport

Meet: 1 Central Courtyard, Macquarie University

Register now


Treasure Hunt!

Tuesday 26 August  |  3:30pm – 6:30pm

Adventure. Connection. Prizes.

Think you know Macquarie? Think again. Join the MQ Buddies Treasure Hunt for an afternoon of unexpected clues, campus secrets, and surprise prizes—all wrapped in good vibes and great company.

Games, snacks, and many giveaway. It's part social, part adventure, and all fun!

Meet: 10 Hadenfeld Avenue

Sign up now


Master of Research Information Session

Tuesday 2 September 2025  |  10am –12pm (AEST)

Online via Zoom

If you want to start a career in a research-related industry, formalise the research skills you've developed in the workplace, or want to pursue a PhD, the Master of Research (MRes) is an ideal place to start.

Our new MRes pathway, featuring a stackable Graduate Diploma of Research, is designed to bring researchers from all disciplines together and to provide a unique experience that 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.

Register now

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

  1. Visit St John Ambulance NSW website to select your course
  2. Add to your shopping cart
  3. 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

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.

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.

Find out more


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