What's on
Find out all about our upcoming and weekly events.
International Film Festival with the Buddies
Multiple dates | Doors open at 5pm
Travel the world without leaving campus! Join the Buddies for a curated lineup of internationally inspired films – from whimsical animation and iconic comedies to sport legends and road trip adventures.
Delicious free food and snacks will be provided – so come for the stories, stay for the snacks and chance to meet new people.
Featured films:
- Howls Moving Castle: Week 8 – Thursday 4 September
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: Week 6 – Friday 5 September
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Week 7 – Thursday 11 September
- Pelé: Birth of a Legend: Week 6 – Thursday 18 September
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Week 8 – Friday 19 September
Meet: 1 Central Courtyard, Function Room B218
E-waste recycling drive: Get involved
15 – 20 September all day
In collaboration with Konica Minolta and the Australia and New Zealand Recycling platform we are providing you with an easy and responsible way to recycle old electronics.
When: On campus at selected locations between 15 – 20 September
On Saturday 20 September there will be a drive through drop off at West 6 Carpark from 9.30am – 3.30pm.
What you can recycle:
- computers and laptops (and components like hard drives and motherboards)
- smartphones and tablets
- printers and scanners
- TVs and screens
- cables and chargers
- other electronics (keyboards, mice, gaming consoles etc).
More information including drop off locations available here.
Back To SemTember Ubar Party
Thursday 17 September | from 8pm
Dust off your best fit and grab your mates for the third back to Sem party for the year. Hurry – the last two events sold out so don't waste any time and grab your tix today.
STEMM Careers Fair
Wendesday 24 September 2025 | 10am – 2pm
The STEMM Careers Fair is a new initiative bringing together students across Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines for a day of professional development, inspiration, and industry connection.
This is your chance to gain professional insights at industry and skills sessions and connect with companies at their career stalls, find on-campus jobs and get a free LinkedIn headshot to perfect your professional profile.
Location: 14 Sir Christopher Ondaajte Avenue, Wallamattagal Campus
The event is FREE to attend but places are limited.
Daylight Savings Social Sport Competition
Monday 27 October – Monday 15 December | Evenings
To celebrate the arrival of longer days and brighter evenings, MUSAC is kicking off their Daylight Savings Social Sport Competition with a huge line-up of sports to play – basketball, netball, 6-a-side soccer, volleyball, and touch rugby.
Grab your mates, hit the court (or the field!) and make the most of those extra daylight hours together. The comp is mainly aimed at being fun and social, but there are prizes too – the winning team in each sport will receive a $100 gift card.
Registrations close 5pm, Wednesday 22 October. Competitions will commence during the week beginning Monday 27 October.
Halloween at the Museum: Horrifying History
Thursday 30 October 2025 | 5pm – 8pm
Where: Macquarie University Gale History Museum
Join us at Macquarie University's Gale History Museum for a spine-tingling evening exploring the horror genre through academic discussions, student film premieres, interactive video games, live spooky fiction readings, and exclusive after-hours museum access.
Halloween costume is optional (but please don't hold back!)
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!
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: 10 Hadenfeld Avenue, Level 1, Indoor Cafe
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: 23WW 101 Tutorial 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.