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Events in July

Forthcoming Events

Fri 31st July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Cosy milk and cookies 🍪
11am - 12:30pm
South Lawn
Welcome back for Semester 2! Come join CAKE Club for free cookies and milk (whole milk and oat milk available).
MUE weekly gaming
2pm - 5pm
PAR-183-G-G20-COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACE
MUE'S weekly gaming session
Week 1 Screening - Brazil (1985)
3pm - 6:30pm
Lowe Theatre, Redmond Barry (Building 115)
Welcome Party Semester 2
3:30pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Room 101
Join us to kickstart our first mahjong session of the semester! Free snacks and light food provided!
Card Crew Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
PAR-189-G-G01-Activity G01
Join Card Crew's weekly meetup! Learn and play card games such as Big 2, Poker, and Uno. We have pizza and drinks each week, so come down to have fun!
Beach Pub night!
5pm - 9pm
Queensbury Hotel Beer Garden
Welcome back! Come and join us for a drink in the Queensbury Beer Garden to kick off the semester!
TSA Trivia Night 2026
5pm - 8pm
Kwong Lee Dow Room 218
Pack your bags, pack your school uniform, pack your brains. Get ready for an exciting back to school theme trivia night set to test your brains 🎒🧠.
Urban Collective - Start of Semester 2 Winter Social (SOSS)
5pm - 7pm
Building 1888 courtyard, Parkville campus, University of Melbourne, VIC.
Start of Semester 2 Winter Social: Come have a hot chocolate, stay for the company, and enjoy a cosy winter afternoon! An opportunity to meet new friends, register or renew the UC membership, and have a good time.
Week 1 - Social and Games Night
5pm - 8:30pm
St. Mary's College, West Hall
Week 1 Pizza + Games Night
5pm - 7:30pm
Russell Love Theatre
Celebrate the start of the semester with some board & video games and free pizza - on the house!
Winter Welcome Night
5pm - 9:30pm
PAR-263-L2-219-Q219
TGS Welcome to the Table
5:15pm - 9:30pm
McCoy Building (Exact rooms TBA)
Welcome to the Table is an event for board gamers of all experience levels. Whether you've literally never held a deck of cards before in your life, or have been playing boardgames since you were born, everyone's welcome!
Welcome Party
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Rooms G01–G03, Alan Gilbert Building
Everyone who joins us will receive an exclusive 2026 SIMP Loyalty Card! We’ll also have plenty of fun mini-games, free pizza, and lots of prizes waiting for you to take home! 🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/bPtUTx9h7gcTMwicA
Game Jam 2026 Media GMC Game Jam 2026
31st July 5:30pm - 4th August 11:59pm
Malaysian Theater, Glyn Davis Building
game jam for aspiring creators across all fields! Whether you want to build friendships through our community or craft a standout portfolio piece, this is the ultimate event to team up, build cool games, and connect with industry reps! 🌟
Port and Policy Night!
5:30pm - 11:30pm
The Clyde Hotel
Kick off Semester 2 with MULC! Port and Policy is an evening of ideas, discussion and a glass of port at The Clyde Hotel. Formal dress, 5:30pm onwards, all welcome.
Apollo Welcome Night
6pm - 9pm
Market Hall (Building 189)
Come along to Apollo’s Welcome Night! Free for members and non-members, this is an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy free pizzas, learn more about our club, and have a fulfilling friday evening!
OCF Welcome Night (Free Dinner!)
6pm - 9pm
Room G20, Old Howard Florey Laboratories Building (PAR-183)
Come to our Welcome Night for FREE DINNER! Meet new friends, have exciting conversations, and have delicious food before the semester begins! Everyone is welcome! Follow @muocf to stay updated!
Welcome Back Night Semester 2
6pm - 8pm
200 Berkeley St, Carlton (Prac room 106/107)
Combined Caregroup
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FBE Prest Theatre
Join us for a combined caregroup where we have dinner and learn about the Bible (only twice the merriment)!
Oliver!
7pm - 9:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sat 1st August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Game Jam 2026 Media GMC Game Jam 2026
31st July 5:30pm - 4th August 11:59pm
Malaysian Theater, Glyn Davis Building
game jam for aspiring creators across all fields! Whether you want to build friendships through our community or craft a standout portfolio piece, this is the ultimate event to team up, build cool games, and connect with industry reps! 🌟
Ballarat Tram No. 38 travelling between Zoo Drive and St. Aidan's Drive Ballarat Excursion
9:30am - 5:30pm
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Come and join us on a return V/Line trip to Ballarat, to visit the Ballarat Tramway Museum and see the beautiful Lake Wendouree in a day trip excursion along with fellow transportation enthusiasts.
Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
Oliver!
1pm - 3:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)
Welcome Show - Card & Mind Society Welcome Show
3pm - 5pm
Building 189 - PAR-189-L1-101-Activity 101
Start your semester with a little magic!
Bar Night
5pm - 8pm
191 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Come meet us at our Bar Night at Prince Alfreds! enter a competition to win coffee vouchers at Standing Room Carlton!! Also have a chance to get featured in our OOTD reels! 📍 Prince Alfreds Hotel, 191 Grattan St 🕐 Saturday 1st Aug, 5pm - 8pm
Oliver!
7pm - 9:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sun 2nd August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Game Jam 2026 Media GMC Game Jam 2026
31st July 5:30pm - 4th August 11:59pm
Malaysian Theater, Glyn Davis Building
game jam for aspiring creators across all fields! Whether you want to build friendships through our community or craft a standout portfolio piece, this is the ultimate event to team up, build cool games, and connect with industry reps! 🌟

Mon 3rd August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Game Jam 2026 Media GMC Game Jam 2026
31st July 5:30pm - 4th August 11:59pm
Malaysian Theater, Glyn Davis Building
game jam for aspiring creators across all fields! Whether you want to build friendships through our community or craft a standout portfolio piece, this is the ultimate event to team up, build cool games, and connect with industry reps! 🌟
Plant-based Horror Movies at the Rowdy
3rd August 2pm - 7th August 4pm
Rowden White Library, L3 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd
Plant-inspired horror movies every afternoon, curated by UMSU Artist in Residence Gregory Lorenzutti.
Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building
Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!
Open Mic Night
5pm - 7pm
Ida Bar
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Monday Maker Meetups Media Monday Maker Meetup
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 158, Chemistry Building West Wing (Building 153)
A weekly hangout to chill, talk about games, work on/show our progress on games we’re making, and have fun!
MUCSS 2026 AGM
5:30pm - 7pm
Room 420, Kwong Lee Dow
Inviting all members to join us this AGM to have a say in the future of the Melbourne University Cambodian Student Society.
Urban Design Forum x Urban Collective panel
6pm - 8:30pm
Malaysian Theatre, MSD Building. B121 (Basement level)
Urban Design Form (UDF) collaboration with the Urban Collective event. Hear exciting
WiSE SGM
6:15pm - 7:15pm
CAINZ AGM
6:30pm - 7:30pm
FBE 210,

Tue 4th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Game Jam 2026 Media GMC Game Jam 2026
31st July 5:30pm - 4th August 11:59pm
Malaysian Theater, Glyn Davis Building
game jam for aspiring creators across all fields! Whether you want to build friendships through our community or craft a standout portfolio piece, this is the ultimate event to team up, build cool games, and connect with industry reps! 🌟
Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
Book Club Week 2 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room G02, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our Week 2 meeting! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!
Weekly Meeting!
1pm - 4pm
A chill hangout with llama's (of the plushie variety), snacks and good vibes.
PEP Croissants + SGM!
1:30pm - 3pm
Alan Gilbert Building Room 101
RAMS DIY Merch Session
2pm - 5pm
Building 189, Room G02
Paint and sip drinks with fellow UMAPS members and executives on 4th Aug 2026 3:30pm to 5pm with all materials provided. Week 2 Paint and Sip: Get to know us!
3:30pm - 5pm
Arts Lab
Get to know fellow members and executives! Paint your favourite animal (or anything, really!) and sip on free teas/sodas/juices for the whole afternoon :] All materials will be provided. Snacks will also be provided for the peckish~
Board Games Night
5:30pm - 9pm
Room 2018, The Spot
Come along and meet the committee over some fun board games, with food and soft drinks provided.
Homelab Workshop
5:30pm - 7:30pm
PAR-104-G01 & G02
A degree gets you passed the HR filter. A homelab gets you the interview.
OmniSci Welcome Night Sem 2 2026
5:30pm - 7pm
Ida Bar
Week 2 Pub Night
5:30pm - 8pm
Clyde Hotel 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for a round of drinks, food and good vibes!
MUEEC AGM
6pm - 8pm
Newton Room Level 2 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Building (Building 193)
MUEEC AGM
nEWBie Night
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Clyde Hotel
Curious about Engineers Without Borders? Come hang out with us at nEWBie Night! We’re kicking off the semester with a chilled night. Expect snacks, great chats, and even better company. Long time member or totally new, this is the perfect for you!

Wed 5th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Bake Sale for Democracy, Justice, Sustainability & Peace!
10am - noon
South Lawn
Come along and try some tasty baked goods, while supporting a good cause. Vote with your money to support groups that uphold the Greens' pillars of Grassroots Democracy, Social Justice, Ecological Sustainability and Peace & Non-violence.
Undergraduate Mixer
1pm - 2pm
Laby Ideas Centre, David Caro Building
Keen to find out who's in your physics classes? Want to get some advice from students in other years? Connect with your physics cohort at the Laby IDEAS Centre and get a slice of physics fun with social chats, free pizza and board games!
HENS Rice Paper Rolls + Nutrition Information Session
2pm - 2:45pm
Market Hall
Hey everyone! We’ll be at @strive_health_ ‘s health fair next Wednesday serving up FREE rice paper rolls (tofu and chicken options available) 🥕🥒🍚!! Come join us for a delicious afternoon snack and learn about some nutrition related concepts!!
Sustainable Succulents & Upcycling Glass Jars Workshop
2pm - 4pm
Arts Lab (Level 1 of the Arts & Cultural Building)
Paint glass jars & plant mini seedlings inside + FREE SNACKS + FREE EVENT :)) You bring the vibes.
Week 2 Writing Workshop
2pm - 4pm
Rowden White Library Level 3
Come along to our second writing workshop of the semester, where you shall connect with your fellow CLAWSers!
R Workshop
4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Spot 5013
R Workshop @ The Spot 5013
Weekly General Knowledge Trivia
5pm - 6pm
Ross McKay Courtyard
Weekly friendly trivia competition
Beginner's Workshop Part 2 Media Beginner's Workshop Part 2
5:30pm - 7:30pm
G20, Old Howard Florey Laboratories
our experienced team will guide you through various practices to build further on technical skills, providing you with utmost support! this is also a great opportunity to meet people who are in the same boat as you, so make sure to stop by!
Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Special General Meeting
6pm - 8pm
David Caro Building, Room 201
Special General Meeting - democracy and sushi!
UMFC Welcome Night
6pm - 9pm
Prince Alfred's Bar
Welcome to UMFC's 2026 second sem! grab a drink and talk films
Week 2 Screening
6pm - 8:30pm
Arts West Room 353, Interactive Cinema Space
Wine society logo Welcome Wine Night @ Bar Holiday
6pm - 8pm
Bar Holiday
The Wine Society welcomes you back for another semester of wine education and appreciation!

Thu 6th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
SiRE Coffee Catch Up
11am - 12:30pm
House of Cards, Parkville campus
Calling all Renewable Energy enthusiasts (and FREE coffee enthusiasts)! 🌍💡 Join our social event to chat over coffee and snacks!
Medieval Mystic Poetry: Ecstatic Nature
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Join poet Manisha Anjali and artist and writer Mel Deerson on Thursday 6 August, 1-3pm for a workshop on the ecstatic nature of two medieval women mystic poets. RSVP now!
Noche de Bienvenida - Welcome Night
5pm - 9pm
Workshop Bar
🍹✨ Noche de Bienvenida✨🍹 Welcome back to campus with a night full of good vibes, new friendships, and a taste of Hispanic culture!
Cantonese Class 1
6pm - 8pm
PAR-263-L4-421-Flexible Learning Space (42)
Movie Night
6pm - 9pm
Glyn Davis Building – The Malaysian Theatre (PAR-133-B1-B121)
You've survived Week 1. That's enough reason to celebrate. 🍿🎬 Bring your friends, grab some snacks, and take a break from the start-of-semester chaos (before it becomes mid-semester chaos).
MUE WELCOME NIGHT
6pm - 9pm
GIC esports internet cafe
MUE'S semester 2 welcome night
Trivia Night Media Trivia Night
6pm - 8pm
The Clyde Hotel, Saloon Room
⭐️📰🛳️ M-ASS PRESENTS: NEWS CRUISE 🛳️📰⭐
6:30pm - 11pm
131 Harbour Esplanade
The biggest headline of the semester is here... Grab your crew, clear your schedule, and get ready to set sail for a night of unforgettable memories aboard News Cruise !! 🌊🗞️
The Chariot's Trivia After Dark
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Babel Building (PAR 139), Room 303
Come kick off the semester with a round of winter trivia! We'll have snacks, drinks, and a prize for first place!
UMSS x UHT 'So it's gonna be forever...Taylor and Friends karaoke'!
6:30pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Arts & Cultural Building
Calling all Swifties, shower singers, and karaoke superstars—this is your time to shine! Whether you're ready to belt out Love Story, or surprise everyone with your favourite pop, rock, indie, or Disney anthem - the mic is yours!

Fri 7th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Breakfast with ASA
10am - noon
Level 4, Student Pavilion, Building 162, Parkville Campus.
Breakfast with ASA!
Press Play Festival: Let's Play
1pm - 3:15pm
Guild Theatre
MUE weekly gaming
2pm - 5pm
PAR-183-G-G20-COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACE
MUE's weekly gaming session
MTech Special General Meeting
3pm - 5pm
TBC
MTech Semester 2 2026 Special General Meeting
Week 2 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
Card Crew Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
PAR-189-G-G02-Activity G02
Join Card Crew's weekly meetup! Learn and play card games such as Big 2, Poker, and Uno. We have pizza and drinks each week, so come down to have fun!
Mahjong Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Rooms
Join us for weekly mahjong! Check our location and times on our instagram @wom_unimelb - Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Mechanical Engineering Student Society AGM
4pm - 6pm
Alan Gilbert (Building 104), L1, Room 124 (Flexible Learning Space)
Have your say in the future of MESS! 🔧❤️ Join us at our AGM as we reflect on the past year, elect the 2027 committee, and discuss what’s ahead for the club. We hope to see you there!
Southbank Women's Self-Defence Classes
4pm - 5pm
871-G01 Red 1
Free Self-Defence classes for Southbank Women! Select Fridays from 4-5pm on campus!
TGS Intro to D&D
4:45pm - 9:30pm
David Caro (Exact Room TBA)
Our semesterly event for all beginners to DnD. Come along to learn how to play, make some friends, and go on your first adventure together! Food and drink will be included.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026- Indian Graduate Researchers Society
5pm - 6:30pm
Manhari hall, Melbourne Connect
We strongly encourage all members to participate, whether by attending, voting or standing for a role.
Trivia Night
5pm - 7pm
Alan Gilbert Building Room GO1, G02, G03
Join the NZSS for a kiwi trivia night. Food, drinks, and prizes to be won!
TSA AGM 2026
5pm - 6pm
PAR-263-L2-219-Q219 (60)
The Next Chapter Starts With You!
OCF Corporate
6pm - 9pm
David P Derham Theatre, Law Building
Come join us for a time of worship and Bible Study...and supper afterwards!! We are a Christ-centred community that journeys in life together, so we'd love to have you with us too!
ASOC Welcome Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FBE Prest Theatre
Join us for our welcome dinner and get to know our club!
Poker Tournament Round 1
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
CASA, MUNSS & SPSS Present: Annual Ball 2026 - Night at the Museum
7pm - 11pm
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
CASA, MUNSS and SPSS are delighted to invite you to our Annual Ball - returning for our second joint celebration, and promising our most magical night yet.

Sat 8th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Melbourne Pro-Am [Touranment]
8th August 10am - 9th August 5:30pm
Arts West
Melbourne's Largest Inperson debating comp!
Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
2026 S2 YUMCHA
1:45pm - 3pm
Secret Kitchen, 222 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Sun 9th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Melbourne Pro-Am [Touranment]
8th August 10am - 9th August 5:30pm
Arts West
Melbourne's Largest Inperson debating comp!

Mon 10th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Monday Maker Meetups Media Monday Maker Meetup
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 158, Chemistry Building West Wing (Building 153)
A weekly hangout to chill, talk about games, work on/show our progress on games we’re making, and have fun!

Tue 11th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
Book Club Week 3 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room 101, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our Week 3 meeting! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!
Weekly Meeting!
1pm - 4pm
Market Hall, Room G02
A chill hangout with llama's (of the plushie variety), snacks and good vibes.
Delivering complex project across Melbourne, Australia and the World
5:30pm - 7pm
Kwong Lee Dow Building, Room 219

Wed 12th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Intimacy Coordination
2pm - 4pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
A.S.S. & MASS Poker Night
6pm - 10pm
The Promenade
ASS & MASS Poker Night @ The Promenade Docklands
Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Pub Trivia
6pm - 9pm
The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Calling all Histoy Buffs!! Are you overly confident in your ability to guarantee your team victory? What about your to answer common to niche history facts? Join us at the Clyde Hotel on Wednesday the 12th!!

Thu 13th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
MULTIPLES! Stamp Making with Christina Darras
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Join Christina Darras for this special stamp making workshop, Thursday 13 August, 1-3PM!
Pancake Party
1pm - 2:30pm
Physics Courtyard, David Caro Building (under the ramp)
Craving a sweet treat? Come to our Pancake Party on Thursday 13th August! Enjoy some delicious pancakes with toppings all for free! 🥞
House of Peace ( week 3 )
5pm - 7pm
Law building, room 223
Vaanga vilaiyaadalaam
5pm - 8pm
Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building
New semester. New memories. New besties? Kick off the semester with the ultimate chill night! 🎉 Come vibe with us over board games, team games, karaoke, pizza, tote bag painting, and plenty of laughs.
Encanto Movie Night - Book Club X Hispanic Society
5:30pm - 8:30pm
G04, Old Geology Building
Come along for movie night! Snacks provided.
Trivia Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Clyde Hotel 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Classic pub trivia, but with a STEAM twist! Join us for a night of questions and hopefully correct answers Free drinks and Hot Chips included, bring your friends!
A Chorus Line
7pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Fri 14th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Collage Workshop at the Rowdy
1pm - 3pm
Rowden White Library, L2 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd
Free collage workhsop at the Rowden White Library
Week 3 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
Mahjong @ Ida Bar
5pm - 7pm
Ida Bar
Join us for night mahjong at Ida Bar! Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Sanguosha(汉服三国杀局)
5pm - 8pm
TBA
Play the famous Chinese tabletop game Sanguosha.
Poker Tournament Round 2
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
A Chorus Line
7pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sat 15th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
A Chorus Line
7pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sun 16th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.

Mon 17th August

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building
Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Christian Union AGM
6:45pm - 8pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry

Tue 18th August

Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
80th Indian Independence Day Celebration
11:30am - 2:30pm
Activity Room G02, Building 189, Unimelb Parkville Campus
Celebrate India's 80th Independence Day at the University of Melbourne!
Book Club Week 4 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room 102, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our Week 4 meeting! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!
CAKE Club AGM
noon - 2pm
TBC
CAKE Club AGM (with snacks provided)
Directing for Theatre
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Wed 19th August

Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Thu 20th August

Crochet Jewellery Workshop
1pm - 3pm
Rowden White Library, L3 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd
Make your own crochet jewellery at this free workshop.
Cantonese Class 2
6pm - 8pm
PAR-263-L4-421-Flexible Learning Space (42)

Fri 21st August

Week 4 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
Mahjong Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Rooms
Join us for weekly mahjong! Check our location and times on our instagram @wom_unimelb - Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Poker Tournament Round 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre

Mon 24th August

CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Laby Theatre, David Caro
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Amnesty UniMelb Workshop: How To Be An Active Citizen
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Arts West Building, Forum Theatre, Level 1
Event to discuss how to be an active citizen and stand up for human rights in every day life, as part of Amnesty UniMelb's Human Rights Initiatives.

Tue 25th August

Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm

Wed 26th August

Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Annual General Meeting
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Forum Theatre, Arts West
Want to have your say in the next History Society committee? Or even be IN the next History Society committee? Join us for our Annual General Meeting!!

Thu 27th August

Fri 28th August

Week 5 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
Mahjong Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Rooms
Join us for weekly mahjong! Check our location and times on our instagram @wom_unimelb - Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Southbank Women's Self-Defence Classes
4pm - 5pm
871-G01 Red 1
Southbank Women's Self-Defence classes, on select Fridays 4-5pm throughout the semester!
Poker Tournament Round 4
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre

Sat 29th August

Wonderstruck Ball
7pm - midnight
The Hall at Welcome to Brunswick
The Unimelb Swifties’ Society is enchanted to invite you to the fourth annual UMSS gala… the Wonderstruck Ball ✨🏰💜 These memories will break our fall and we GUARANTEE you’ll be blushing all the way home 🤭🫶 Saturday 29th August, 7pm-12am
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