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Events in October

Forthcoming Events

Sun 18th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Sip & Paint: 11am - 2pm; PAR-104-G18- Flexible Learning Space, Level G/161 Barry St, Carlton VIC 3053

MUFS x MFS Botanical Gardens Picnic: 3pm - 6:30pm; Kings Domain South; Come along for some snacks and good vibes – and meet our friends from the Monash Furry Society!

Hamlet: 4pm - 6pm; Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Mon 19th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Stress Less Week: 19th October 9am - 23rd October 7pm; Parkville Campus; Join heaps of UMSU's communities in a giant Week 12 group hug and embrace STRESS LESS WEEK. We have heaps of 100% FREE and 200% wholesome activities happening across the Parkville campus.

INTL Brekkie: 9:30am - 10:30am; Gate 6 (near Amphitheatre)

Macedonian Language Class & Snacks!: noon - 2pm; PAR-189-G-G02-Activity G02 (50); Come along and finish the year with us as we learn some Macedonian while enjoying coffee and snacks 😁 Everyone is welcome, even if you’re a complete beginner! • Monday 19th of October • 12-2pm (language class starts at 12.30) • Meet us at: PAR-

Week 12 Study Room (Monday): noon - 4pm; PAR-263-L4-419-Collaborative Learning Space (234 Queensberry St)

MUGS Week 12 Coffee Catch-up: 1pm - 2:30pm; Carte Crepes; Free Coffee or Crepes for members to catch-up and relax before the end of the semester!

MULC Monday Meeting: 1pm - 5pm; PAR-192-L2-211-Flexible Learning Space; Join us for our Weekly Monday Meeting where we debate a political issue of the day

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!

Ring of Choir Rehearsal: 4pm - 5:30pm; Market Hall (Building 189), Room 102; Come sing with us at our weekly rehearsals!! No experience required :)

Weekly Prayer Meeting (Week 12): 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Par 105-L2-206-Lectorial Learning Space; Join us for an uplifting hour of praise, worship, and prayer over our campus! 💖🌟

CU Monday Nights: 5:15pm - 7:30pm; Laby Theatre, David Caro

MUNS Study Session: 5:30pm - 8pm; PAR-105-L2-206-Lectorial Learning Space; Join MUNS to lock in on exams and assignments for the upcoming assessment period. Good company, good vibes, and productivity await!

SGM: 6pm - 8pm; The Malaysian Theatre - PAR-133-B1-B121

Enactus EnAccelerator Demo Day 2026S2: 6:30pm - 9pm; The Malaysian Theater, Glyn Davis Building (MSD); 🚀 EnAccelerator Demo Day is coming up yet again! Come along to watch this semester’s cohort of founders pitch their start-up ideas. 🙈

ISA GRADUATION CELEBRATION!: 6:30pm - 9pm; Vapiano (Flinders Lane)

Tue 20th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Stress Less Week: 19th October 9am - 23rd October 7pm; Parkville Campus; Join heaps of UMSU's communities in a giant Week 12 group hug and embrace STRESS LESS WEEK. We have heaps of 100% FREE and 200% wholesome activities happening across the Parkville campus.

Bites & Bustles: Stress Less Week: noon - 2:30pm; Market Hall

Book Club Week 12 Meeting: noon - 2pm; Room G01, Market Hall Building (Building 189)

Doughnation x CC End of Semester Picnic: noon - 2pm; 1888 Lawn (South); Picnic with us !!

Craft night & sunset walk: 3pm - 7pm; St Kilda beach; Picnic, outdoorsy crafts and sunset walk at pt ormond/st kilda

Wed 21st October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Stress Less Week: 19th October 9am - 23rd October 7pm; Parkville Campus; Join heaps of UMSU's communities in a giant Week 12 group hug and embrace STRESS LESS WEEK. We have heaps of 100% FREE and 200% wholesome activities happening across the Parkville campus.

INTL Brekkie: 9:30am - 10:30am; Gate 6 (near Amphitheatre)

VR Mini Golf: 11am - 1pm; Rowden White Library, L2 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd; Drop in to the Rowdy for a round of VR Mini Golf!

Weekly Veg/Vegan Lunch (Wednesdays): noon - 2pm; Amphitheatre, Unimelb Parkville

Free Time: drop in crafting and making: 1pm - 3pm; Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne; Stop by the Arts Lab for a low pressure crafternoon session! No experience needed, just drop in and make!

De-Stress Express: 2pm - 6pm; Building 162, Rowden White Library, Level 3; De-Stress Event at Rowden White Library!

MTech Project Showcase: 2pm - 4pm; PAR-105-L2-205-Theatrette 3 (104)

POKEN Polymer Clay Workshop: 3pm - 6:15pm; Student Kitchen, Student Pavilion (Building 162) Level 4; Come with us to Student Kitchen! We will be making clay models of your favourite Pokemon, our committee will help you if you don't have experience!

MUEEC End of Semester Celebration - ARRP Project Showcase: 5pm - 7pm

Weekly General Knowledge Trivia: 5pm - 6pm; Ross McKay Courtyard; Weekly friendly trivia competition

Southbank Women's Self-Defence Classes: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; 864-301; Self-defence classes for Southbank Women, on select days throughout semester 5.30-6.30pm!

Letters From Laby: 6pm - 8pm; Laby Ideas Centre, David Caro Building; Want to show some appreciation to your favourite lecturer or thank a friend who helped you survive tutorial sheets? Write some letters of gratitude to your peers, staff and academics and enjoy hot choc and sweet treats!

Myriad Magazine Edition 8 Launch: 6pm - 9pm; Little Homey Cafe, 49 Trafford St, Brunswick; The best way to celebrate the end of the semester: a Myriad launch party! Join us at Little Homey cafe from 6pm to celebrate all the beautiful work and brilliant creatives who contributed to this edition & of course, grab a free copy of Myriad Ed 8!

The Unshakable Destiny: Nikki Lam in conversation with Leyla Stevens: 6pm - 7pm; George Paton Gallery, Level 1, Building 159 (Arts & Cultural); Join us at the George Paton Gallery, Wednesday 21 October 6-7pm as artists Nikki Lam and Leyla Stevens discuss Nikki’s exhibition The Unshakable Destiny.

Thu 22nd October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Stress Less Week: 19th October 9am - 23rd October 7pm; Parkville Campus; Join heaps of UMSU's communities in a giant Week 12 group hug and embrace STRESS LESS WEEK. We have heaps of 100% FREE and 200% wholesome activities happening across the Parkville campus.

UHT Workshop: Making Space: 9:30am - 11am; Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Culutral Building (159)

Language Exchange Club Semester 2 Destress Picnic: noon - 3pm; PAR-EXT198D-G-G01-1888 Lawn West (Outside ERC Library)

Violin Trio Live at the Rowdy: 1pm - 2pm; Rowden White Library, L3 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd; A violin trio from the Apollo Music Club perform a free lunchtime concert at the Rowden White Library.

Tea Tasting Session Week 12 22/10/26: 3pm - 5pm; Student Pavilion, Level 2, Room 205; Join us for an all inclusive tea tasting session at 205 Student Pavilion on Thursday 8/10/2026. Compare their aromas, flavours, and stories in a guided tasting whilst you socialise amongst fellow tea enjoyers.

PTC English Corner: 4pm - 5pm; Law building, room 223

AniManga Society Trivia Night!: 5pm - 8pm; PAR-183-G-G20-COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACE

House of peace ( week 13 ): 5pm - 7pm; Law building, room 223

Quantum Resume Roast: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; PAR-148A-L4-456-Flexible Learning Space; Get your resume industry-ready! Join professionals from Australia's Big Four banks for expert insights in consulting, management, and quantitative analysis, followed by an interactive Q&A and personalised one-on-one resume mentoring!

Chariot Journal Volume 9 Launch: 6pm - 8pm; PAR-192-L2-203-Flexible Learning Space (30); Come to our end of year volume 9 launch to celebrate our achievements over the year and collect a copy of our annual volume!

End of Semester Pub Night: 6pm - 9pm; The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053; We hate to say goodbye, but we’d love to celebrate the year in style! Join us at the Clyde for our End of Semester Pub Night from 6:00-9:00PM. We’ll be providing free drink tokens to our members as our parting gift. Come by for one last hurrah!

La Bola Negra Screening @ Cinema Nova: 6pm - 9pm; Cinema Nova; Join the HCLS for a special cinema screening of recently premiered and acclaimed Spanish film La Bola Negra at Cinema Nova

End-of-Semester Music Recital: 7pm - 9pm; Kenneth Myer Auditorium, Ian Potter Southbank Centre

Our Unseen Silhouettes: 7pm - 9pm; Union Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Fri 23rd October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Stress Less Week: 19th October 9am - 23rd October 7pm; Parkville Campus; Join heaps of UMSU's communities in a giant Week 12 group hug and embrace STRESS LESS WEEK. We have heaps of 100% FREE and 200% wholesome activities happening across the Parkville campus.

INTL Brekkie: 9:30am - 10:30am; Gate 6 (near Amphitheatre)

Company Visit: 10am - noon; Dassault Systemes Melbourne

MUGHS SGM and Study Session: 11am - 4pm; PAR-148B-L2-213-Digital Lab; Study session 11AM-4PM SGM electing MUGHS 2027 Secretary @ 12PM Free food provided!!

Exam Pack Giveaway: noon - 2pm; Amphitheatre

Week 12 Study Room (Friday): noon - 6pm; PAR-263-L2-218-Flexible Learning Space (234 Queensberry St)

FAMAS Lock-In Lounge: Study & Create: 2pm - 5pm; PAR-142-G-G51-Kimpton Room (30); Your deadlines, your WIPs, your emotional-support plushie. Bring your study, fanfic or fanart and settle in for a cosy afternoon of getting things done together.

MUTS pre-exam catch-up: 3pm - 6pm; Lincoln Square (Green area); pre exam catch-up

Week 12 Screening - People's Choice: 3pm - 6:30pm

Card Crew Week 12 Meetup: 4pm - 7pm; PAR-189-G-G02-Activity G01; Come and play card games with us!

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:)

MUE special general meeting: 4pm - 6pm; MALAYSIAN THEATRE, GLYNN DAVIS BUILDING (Level B1, Room B121); Join us for MUE's SGM

CSA 2026 Special General Meeting: 5pm - 7pm; Building 189 - PAR-189-L1-101-Activity 101 (30)

Week 12 Pub Trivia Night: 5:30pm - 8pm; The Clyde Hotel; Team up with your friends and put your knowledge to the test! There will be drinks on the house, and maybe some themed questions... 👀

Weekly Caregroup Meetings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Spot room 3012, 3013, and 5015; Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings where we discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Our Unseen Silhouettes: 7pm - 9pm; Union Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

UMSU End of Sem Ball: HALLOWEEN: 9pm - 2am; Eat The Beat, 546 Collins St CBD

Sat 24th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Weekly Worship Service: 10am - 1pm; FBE Prest Theatre & room 205; Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!

George Paton Gallery x Same Page Art Book Fair: 24th October 11am - 25th October 5pm; Gertrude Contemporary, 21-31 High St, Preston VIC 3072; Join the George Paton Gallery at the Same Page Art Book Fair, a celebration of publishing practices. Launching our new text, Unfolding.

Our Unseen Silhouettes: 7pm - 9pm; Union Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sun 25th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

Mon 26th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Plenty Gorge hike: 9am - 3pm; Hike at plenty gorge

Swifties' SWOTVAC Study Sessions: 26th October 9am - 30th October 5pm; Old Arts (Building 149), L1-124, Flexible Learning Space; We know how hard it is to find a quiet, empty study spot on campus during SWOTVAC. Therefore our semesterly SWOTVAC Study with Swifties' is back! Running Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm in SWOTVAC, it's our dedicated space for studious Swifties and pop music fans.

INTL Brekkie: 9:30am - 10:30am; Gate 6 (near Amphitheatre)

P-Day: noon - 2pm

Tue 27th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Carte Crêpes and French Speaking Games: 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Carte Crepes: John Medley Building, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010; Join us for some crêpes as a study break and to get fuelled! We will play some fun French speaking games like never have I ever, would you rather and guess the French idiom as well as having general conversation!

Wed 28th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

SWOTVAC Wednesday Study Session: 9am - 5pm; PAR-149-L1-155; This is a SWOTVAC study session organised by MUCSS. Lecturers and tutors from a range of civil engineering subjects will be invited to provide students with additional consultation and academic support before their exams.

INTL Brekkie: 9:30am - 10:30am; Gate 6 (near Amphitheatre)

Surveying Equipment Practice Day with C.R. Kennedy: noon - 3pm; University Oval; An opportunity to practice using surveying equipment with experts from C.R. Kennedy and enjoy a day out in the sun with free food and drinks provided by MUGS.

ESSS Post Study Session Clyde: 4pm - 6pm; The Clyde Hotel; Join ESSS for a post-study session pub night!

Thu 29th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

UHT Workshop: Making Space: 9:30am - 11am; Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Culutral Building (159)

Fri 30th October

Artist in residence: Gregory Lorenzutti: 12th June 10am - 30th October 6pm; Try something new, get curious about nature, meet new people, and spark creative connections in the most unexpected places — all for UniMelb students.

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

INTL Brekkie: 9:30am - 10:30am; Gate 6 (near Amphitheatre)

SWOTVAC: Interuniversity Halloween Party @ TBA: 3pm - 6:30pm

Weekly Caregroup Meetings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Spot room 3012, 3013, and 5015; Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings where we discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Sat 31st October

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Weekly Worship Service: 10am - 1pm; FBE Prest Theatre & room 205; Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!

Sun 1st November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Mon 2nd November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Tue 3rd November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Wed 4th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Thu 5th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

UHT Workshop: Making Space: 9:30am - 11am; Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Culutral Building (159)

Fri 6th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Weekly Caregroup Meetings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Spot room 2013, 3012, and 5015; Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings where we discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Sat 7th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Weekly Worship Service: 10am - 1pm; FBE Prest Theatre & room 205; Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!

Sun 8th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Church AGM: 10am - 1pm; FBE Prest Theatre & room 205; Join us in our Gateway Church General Meeting where we can remember God's blessings this past year.

Mon 9th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Tue 10th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Diwali: 5pm - 8pm; University Plaza; Celebrate Diwali, the vibrant Festival of Lights, with Discover Unimelb and UMSU!

Wed 11th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Thu 12th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

UHT Workshop: Making Space: 9:30am - 11am; Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Culutral Building (159)

Fri 13th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Weekly Caregroup Meetings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Spot room 2013, 3012, and 5015; Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings where we discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Sat 14th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

Weekly Worship Service: 10am - 1pm; FBE Prest Theatre & room 205; Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!

Sun 15th November

COSDU SWOTVAC Study Session: 26th October midnight - 20th November midnight; Sydney Myer PAR 158-L1-120; Need a study buddy or just a place to lock in? Come study with us during SWOTVAC

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