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NRL Grand Final - LIVE at UBar!
4 October | From 5.30pm
Join us as we open our doors under a special Sunday license to bring you the NRL Grand Final LIVE and loud on the big screens. Grab your mates, settle in with our pizza and drink specials, and catch every tackle, try and triumph as this year's premiers are crowned. With a buzzing atmosphere, great food and cold drinks, there's no better place to be to watch the biggest game of the season.
No need to register but recommend you book a table.
SoMAPS Research Exposition 2026
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: 14SCO Old Graduate Hall (ground floor)
Ever wondered what research in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, or Statistics looks like — and how you can get involved?
Come along to the SoMAPS Research Exposition 2026 to meet our research community, explore projects, and find your pathway into research!
- Discover the fascinating research happening across SoMAPS.
- Meet academics and research students in an informal, friendly setting.
- Learn about opportunities for PACE, summer projects, MRes, and PhD.
- Find inspiration for your own research journey.
This is a relaxed, student-focused event (including snacks!) — drop in anytime or you can register.
Board Game Night with the Buddies
Thursday 8 October | 5:00 – 7:00 pm | 17WW 330X Function Room
Grab a slice, choose your game and settle in for a relaxed night of friendly competition! Join us for Domino's pizza, plenty of board games and a great chance to meet new people.
Climb Fit with the Buddies
Monday 12 October | 2:15 – 5:00 pm | Meet @ 1CC
Join the Buddies for a fun and active session at Climb Fit Macquarie Park! Whether you're a climbing pro or have never climbed before, come along, challenge yourself, meet new people and have a great time with your fellow students.
Movie Night with the Buddies
Thursday 15 October | 5:00 – 7:00 pm | 25WW C120 Function Room
Join the Buddies for a fun movie night featuring Disney's Alice in Wonderland! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a classic film with great company. Bring your friends and get ready to fall down the rabbit hole!
Mental Health Month Public Lecture – Sleep and Mental Health
The Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre's Mental Health Month Public Lecture - Sleep and Mental Health: Beyond the Basics.
Thursday 15 October 2026 | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Online and Theatre 1, level 1, 16 University Avenue (Australian Hearing Hub), Macquarie University
The bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health is well established, yet the version that reaches us rarely extends beyond "if you sleep poorly, you feel worse" alongside sleep hygiene advice. This talk aims to deepen our understanding of how sleep and mental health are related. It discusses the connection between sleep and mental health, clarifies what the literature says compared with what has made it to the posters, and outlines the aspects of sleep health that matter most for mental health. These themes are explored through common clinical scenarios, illustrating how the sleep and mental health link plays out in practice. The talk offers clinicians and community members a more nuanced account of why sleep matters, and how best to care for it.
Trivia + KFC Night with the Buddies
Thursday 22 October | 5:00 – 7:00 pm | 17WW 330X Function Room
Put your knowledge to the test and compete for bragging rights at Buddies Trivia Night! Enjoy KFC, team up with friends and take on a fun mix of trivia questions.
Parramatta Lanes with the Buddies
Friday 23 October | 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Meet @ Parramatta Square
Join us for an evening exploring one of Sydney's biggest free festival events, featuring live music, street food, art, performances and plenty of things to discover throughout Parramatta CBD. We'll meet in Parramatta and explore the festival together!
e-Recycling Week 2026
19 – 23 October 2026 | Various locations across campus
Macquarie University is partnering with Konica Minolta and ANZRP's TechCollect program to help our community recycle e-waste responsibly. As part of e-Recycling Week 2026, students, staff and the wider community can drop off eligible electronic items for free recycling at convenient locations across campus.
You can recycle:
- televisions
- desktop computers and laptops
- monitors and projectors
- printers, scanners and multifunction devices
- computer parts and accessories
- toner cartridges
- tablets and related peripherals.
Collection bins will be available throughout the week, making it easy to drop off unwanted electronics whenever it suits you.
Drop off locations:
- 2 Link Road: Two 660L bins (for community use)
- Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre: One 660L bin (for community use).
We also have permanent e-waste disposal stations across campus at:
- 4 Research Park Drive – Ground Floor
- 6 Eastern Road – Level 2 or 3 Corridor
- 25B Wally's Walk – Ground Floor Concierge Desk
- 18 Wally's Walk – Ground Floor
- 12 Wally's Walk – Ground Floor
- Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue – Ground Floor
- 205B Culloden Road – Ground Floor
Let's work together to give old technology a second life and create a more sustainable future.
Postgraduate Career Conversations
21 – 28 October 2026
Helping you navigate the future of work.
The workplace is evolving rapidly. Whether you’re looking to progress your career, change direction or prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead, Postgraduate Career Conversations will help you make informed decisions about your professional future.
You’ll gain fresh perspectives on AI, hear real career change stories and consider how postgraduate study can help you stay competitive in a changing workforce.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday 27 October | 11am – 1pm | Hosptial entrance
Join Macquarie University Health to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and show our support for those impacted by breast cancer.
Enjoy a sweet treat at the annual Bake Sale and browse the new Art Sale, with proceeds supporting an important cause.
Transgender Futures: Career Conversations
Wednesday 28 October | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | 01WW 102 Case Study Theatre
Formatted as a panel discussion with audience Q&A, Transgender Futures is an event by and for transgender people, targeted at uplifting and empowering transgender undergraduate, postgraduate, and HDR students' career aspirations. Meet non-binary, trans-femme and trans-masc professionals working at Macquarie University. Connect with gender-diverse people across different careers, life stages and generations. Our panelists work across chemistry, ecology, politics, writing and biology. Come along and ask the questions you may not get to ask elsewhere – about career concerns, workplace experiences, being out professionally, finding supportive environments, or simply what the experience of building a career has been like for the panelists. Join us for catered food, play games, win prizes, and hear trans professionals share wisdom through lived experience.
*Transgender is used here as an umbrella term inclusive of people whose gender does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth, people who identify outside the gender binary, and people who otherwise identify with gender queerness.
Sydney FC
Sydney FC have created a Macquarie University 25% off discount code for students for Concession tickets to all Sydney FC A League Isuzu Ute Men's and Ninja Women's games. And check out MacShop's great range of Sydney FC merchandise!
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!
Student Advocacy drop-in sessions
Monday to Friday | 2pm – 4pm | Thrive Hub 18WW
Need to speak to a Student Advocate? Come and visit us! The Student Advocacy team are available every day, Monday to Friday from 2pm – 4pm at the Thrive Hub, located on the ground floor of 18WW to the left of Service Connect. No appointment needed, just drop-in and we will assist you.
Soup Kitchen
4 May to 28 August
Cold day or short on time? We've got you covered. Enjoy $5 soups at:
- Library Café
- ESC Café
- Wally's Coffee & Toasties
- Crunch Café
Choose from rotating favourites like Tomato, Pumpkin, and Chicken & Corn—perfect for a quick, warming meal between classes or meetings. These soups are nutritious, convenient and great-value option on campus.
Macquarie Food Hub
Starts Week 1, Session 2 2026 | 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, Level 1, Indoor Cafe
The Macquarie University Food Hub provides free, accessible food services to support MQ students. Through SSAF funding and partnerships with Foodbank and other sponsors, students can access free meals, groceries, fresh produce, and cooking workshops. Drop by the Food Hub and fuel your studies with us!
MQ Food Hub Schedule
Brekkie Hub | Monday – Friday * | 9am – 11am * Wed's 9am – 10am |
Breakfast Service | Weekly on Mondays | 9am – 11am |
Grocery Pick-up * | Weekly on Wednesdays | 10am – 3pm |
Lunch Service | Fortnightly on Thursdays (starting 30 July 2026) | 11am – 2pm |
Cooking Workshop * | Fortnightly on Thursdays (starting 6 August 2026) | 2pm – 3pm |
* Registration highly recommended
Follow MQ Food Hub on Instagram for upcoming events and updates.
Register for MQ Food Hub events
Assistive Technology Sessions
Supporting students with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Disability, ADHD, Autism and any student who experiences study impacts on reading and writing.
Sessions are held every fortnight in Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 (excluding the mid-session break), at the following times:
- Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
English Conversation Club – improve your English speaking skills
Tuesdays | 2pm – 4pm during session (excluding mid-session break)
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!
Location: M4.01, Level 4, Waranara Library
Study Sessions – stay motivated and supported
Wednesdays | 12pm – 4pm (Weeks 9-12) | 29WW 012 Tutorial Room
Discover Lecture Series
Come along to our 2026 Discover Lecture Series events for an exciting exploration of science and innovation. Happening from March to November these events feature our expert speakers exploring everything from decoding our colourful universe and the creativity of "weird little algos," to clean energy, conservation biology and why the honey bee may be smarter than ChatGPT.
These monthly talks are free to attend and open to all students, staff, and members of the wider community over the age of 10.
Green Impact
Make an environmental impact – Macquarie University has launched Green Impact and we'd love for you to participate!
Green Impact is a collaborative, activity-based sustainability program empowering students and staff to take simple, practical actions that lead to meaningful change. It's a great opportunity to gain new skills, meet others, and contribute to collective sustainability goals.
You can participate independently or form a team to win points and awards, with the winners announced in November.
Find out more and register via Green Impact Toolkit.
Have questions? Reach out to Sustainability at sustainability@mq.edu.au
Meditation & Dharma Class
Weekly on Tuesdays 3pm – 4.30pm | Tutorial Room GA05, 25 Wally's Walk
Join us for an engaging talk on meditation and Dharma with our Buddhist Chaplain. This session will offer practical insights and guidance on applying teachings to everyday life.
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
Neurodivergent Skillshops
The peer-inclusive small group skillshops are tailored to students who identify with Autism, ADHD, SLD or interested in Assistive Tech. Find out more about days, times and locations.
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.