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Events in July

Forthcoming Events

Fri 3rd July

FIFA World Cup 2026™: Portugal v Croatia (Round of 32) LIVE STREAM
9am - 10:30am
Ida Bar
Looking for somewhere to watch the World Cup this year? Ida Bar is here to provide the vibes while you cheer for your team ⚽
FIFA World Cup 2026™: Switzerland v Algeria (Round of 32) LIVE STREAM
1pm - 2:30pm
Ida Bar
Looking for somewhere to watch the World Cup this year? Ida Bar is here to provide the vibes while you cheer for your team ⚽
Weekly Caregroup Meetings
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Spot room 3012 & room 5015
Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings, where we have dinner and discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Sat 4th July

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

Fri 10th July

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

Sat 11th July

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

Mon 13th July

Winter Game Jam
13th July noon - 17th July 11:59pm
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Tue 14th July

Winter Game Jam
13th July noon - 17th July 11:59pm
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Wed 15th July

Winter Game Jam
13th July noon - 17th July 11:59pm
Online

Thu 16th July

Winter Game Jam
13th July noon - 17th July 11:59pm
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Fri 17th July

Winter Game Jam
13th July noon - 17th July 11:59pm
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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)!

Sat 18th July

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

Tue 21st July

Press Play Breakfast Club
21st July 10am - 23rd July noon
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Press Play on your OWeek morning with a cheap, hearty winter breakfast and live acoustic music.
Know your Union: Departments Expo Day 1
11am - 3pm
Amphitheatre
One stop to find out how your union helps you.
Mark Your Place: DIY Bookmark Workshop
21st July 11am - 22nd July 3pm
Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building (Building 159)
Slow down and get crafty.
UMSU Photobooth
21st July 11am - 22nd July 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building (Building 159)
Pics or it didn't happen.
UMSU Live: Day 1
11:30am - 3pm
Amphitheatre
Music, dance and culture in the Amphitheatre.
Clubs Expo: Day 1
noon - 3pm
Ground Floor & Level 1, Market Hall (Building 189) + Level 1 and Level 2, Building 168
The best way to survive your studies? Join a club.
Lunch with UMSU
21st July noon - 22nd July 2pm
Amphitheatre
Come along, see what's cooking, and grab a free feed on us.
Speed Friending: Session 1
1pm - 2pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Speed Friending kicks off your next best friendship at the Ida Bar.
Speed Friending: Session 2 (Graduate students only)
3pm - 4pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Speed Friending, made for grad students.
Ida Bar: OWeek Happy Hour
21st July 4pm - 23rd July 5pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Good food, good drinks, good company — every day at Ida Bar.
UMSU After Dark: Opening Night Carnival
5pm - 8pm
Amphitheatre + Market Hall (Building 189)
Step into the carnival. We've got so much to show you!
UMSU After Dark: Silent Disco
5:30pm - 7pm
Amphitheatre
Dance under the lights in your very own little world.

Wed 22nd July

Press Play Breakfast Club
21st July 10am - 23rd July noon
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Press Play on your OWeek morning with a cheap, hearty winter breakfast and live acoustic music.
Mark Your Place: DIY Bookmark Workshop
21st July 11am - 22nd July 3pm
Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building (Building 159)
Slow down and get crafty.
UMSU Photobooth
21st July 11am - 22nd July 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building (Building 159)
Pics or it didn't happen.
Lunch with UMSU
21st July noon - 22nd July 2pm
Amphitheatre
Come along, see what's cooking, and grab a free feed on us.
Ida Bar: OWeek Happy Hour
21st July 4pm - 23rd July 5pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Good food, good drinks, good company — every day at Ida Bar.
Know your Union: Departments Expo Day 2
11am - 3pm
Amphitheatre
Day 2 of the Departments Expo brings a whole new lineup of your student reps.
UMSU Live: Day 2
11:30am - 3pm
Amphitheatre
Big bands and orchestras take over.
Clubs Expo: Day 2
noon - 3pm
Ground Floor & Level 1, Market Hall (Building 189) + Level 1 and Level 2, Building 168
The best way to survive your studies? Join a club.
Rowdy Bingo
noon - 2pm
Rowden White Library, Level 2 & 3, Student Pavilion (Building 162)
Rowdy Cat Bingo returns! Play for fun, win prizes.
Speed Friending: Session 3
1pm - 2pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Speed Friending kicks off your next best friendship at the Ida Bar.
Rowdy DJ Party
2pm - 4pm
Rowden White Library, Level 2 & 3, Student Pavilion (Building 162)
Drop into the Rowden White Library for our OWeek DJ party!
Speed Friending: Session 4
3pm - 4pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Speed Friending kicks off your next best friendship at the Ida Bar.
UMSU After Dark: Carnival
5pm - 8pm
Amphitheatre + Market Hall (Building 189)
The Carnival is in full swing, come join the circus!
UMSU After Dark: Silent Disco
5:30pm - 7pm
Amphitheatre
Dance under the lights in your very own little world.

Thu 23rd July

Press Play Breakfast Club
21st July 10am - 23rd July noon
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Press Play on your OWeek morning with a cheap, hearty winter breakfast and live acoustic music.
Ida Bar: OWeek Happy Hour
21st July 4pm - 23rd July 5pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Good food, good drinks, good company — every day at Ida Bar.
Free BBQ with OCF!
11am - 2pm
Peter Hall North Side BBQ area
Hungry? Drop by for a free BBQ, make some new friends, and hang out with us! No strings attached - just good food and great people. Everyone's invited! Follow @muocf on instagram to stay updated!
Speed Friending: Session 5 (Graduate students only)
1pm - 2pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Speed Friending, made for grad students.
Speed Friending: Session 6
3pm - 4pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
Speed Friending kicks off your next best friendship at the Ida Bar.
UMSU After Dark: Carnival Closing Night
5pm - 8pm
Amphitheatre + Market Hall (Building 189)
One last night under the spiegeltent. Join the dance party!

Fri 24th July

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)!

Sat 25th July

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

Mon 27th July

CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry

Tue 28th July

Southbank Welcome Back
noon - 2pm
Wilin Gardens
Sweet treats and new faces to meet at Southbank.

Wed 29th July

Burnley Welcome Back
noon - 1pm
Burnley Student Hub (Building 908)
Your leafy home away from home is ready to welcome you back for semester 2.

Fri 31st July

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!
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)!

Sat 1st August

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