UC EVENTS

The Inaugural General Meeting will take place on Monday July 1 at 5.30pm via Teams. Please register your interest here

UniSport Australia promote and foster the importance of university sport as an integral part of university life at member universities, who collectively represent more than one million students nationwide.More information on Distance Running Nationals can be found here.Expression of Interests can be submitted: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UCLife1/_2024UCNationalsEOIs

Come join us down at the UC Hub for Free Breakfast every Tuesday morning at 8am until 10am. There will be an assortment of breakfast items including cereal, toast and more! 

This event is hybrid. Join us on Zoom or at Building 24, University of Canberra.How should deliberative democracy respond to extremism?Far-right extremism threatens democracy by spreading exclusionary and anti-democratic ideals, such as white supremacy. How can deliberative democracy help us understand the roles of the media and political leaders in responding to the harms caused by extremist actors? What pragmatic solutions can deliberative processes offer, especially in countering extremism's personal and emotional appeals? You are invited to join this conversation featuring Dr Jordan McSwiney (University of Canberra) and Prof John Gastil (Penn State University). This seminar will be chaired by Prof Selen Ercan. This event is part 6 of a 10-part seminar series on 10 Big Questions on Deliberative Democracy convened by Dr Adele Webb. About the speakersJordan McSwiney is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. He researches the far right, with a focus on the organisation and communication of far-right parties and movements. He is the author of Far-Right Political Parties in Australia: Disorganisation and Electoral Failure (Routledge). John Gastil is a Professor at Penn State University. He has studied political psychology and democratic innovations for thirty years, and some of the reforms he has proposed became law. He received major funding to study attitude formation and how people revise their beliefs when invited into more deliberative political institutions and experiences. ModeratorSelen Ercan is the Director of the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. Seminar Convener: Adele WebbOnline floor manager: Ferdinand SanchezAll Centre seminars are recorded. To access the recording of our seminar series and other events, visit our YouTube channel.

Let's forget we are in the middle of the year and come together to celebrate Christmas in July! Got a magnificent Christmas jumper? Santa Hawaiian shirt? Any Christmas themed clothes? Wear them for our ugly Christmas clothing competition with a Christmas hamper up for grabs for the winner!Right before Semester 2 kicks off come down for relaxation and celebration down at UCBarx with drink specials available, including mulled wine. Your ticket includes a full Christmas lunch with all your family's favourites! Click here to purchase a ticket for only $10 for your hot Christmas lunch! $15 for non-students!

Take a break from teaching or study and join us every Tuesday from 12.30pm for our new lunchtime group fitness!  Power Conditioning is a fun 45min full-body workout, incorporating various strength and conditioning movements, suitable for all levels.  Designed to improve strength, overall fitness, and mobility.  Get ready to lift, move, and sweat! Open to UCFitx members and casual participants. Members can book through the Technogym App, while casuals can sign up by contacting us in Building 29, by phone (6201 2542) or email (ucfit@canberra.edu.au).

Hosted by CDDGG, University of CanberraDate and time: Tue 2nd Jul 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm AESTRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-democracy-versus-diablo-in-the-usa-and-australiaYou are invited to a participatory book launch for André Bächtiger and John S. Dryzek, Deliberative Democracy for Diabolical Times: Confronting Populism, Extremism, Denial, and Authoritarianism.You will hear from one of the book’s authors (John Dryzek) as well as special guests Professor John Gastil from Pennsylvania State University and Associate Professor Caroline Fischer of the News and Media Research Centre at the University of Canberra.You will get an opportunity to discuss their points and deliberate your own ideas about the challenges facing democracy in Australia and the USA, and how best to confront them. There will also be a chance to meet and talk more informally.This book launch will be moderated by Keith Greaves from MosaicLab. 

University is a great place for reading and learning! How about putting aside some time for learning about Jesus? 'Reading about Jesus' is an opportunity to join with others and read through the Bible’s accounts of Jesus, to discuss and learn together. Held on Wednesday of each week, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, via Microsoft Teams or in 1C100.Anyone is welcome, you may be a long-time Christian, or just someone (of other faith or no faith) who would like to read about Jesus with others.We are currently holding the activity online using Microsoft Teams and also meeting in-person at the same time in 1C100, as a "mixed-mode".If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm the online details.

Are you interested in improving your well-being and coping skills?UC Medical and Counselling Centre is running a FREE weekly psych skill workshop for UC students.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students on building a new set of skills and the tools to manage a range of challenges students face today – such as goal setting, connecting with others, managing stress, and overcoming procrastination.The Weekly Psych Session is presented in-person every even week, and online every odd week. Register now to reserve your spot in the group. If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.

Do you love to be creative with words and visuals? Are you looking for opportunities to socialise and collaborate with other writers and creatives? Well, look no further than the Curieux Collective! The group is a chance to enjoy creative activities with like-minded people. The Curieux team aims to promote a relaxed environment where we can encourage and inspire each other creatively. Come along to share your work and get feedback, take some time to create, or just to meet other students and enjoy some free biscuits, tea and coffee!

Sometimes it is hard to meet new people, or to find opportunities to practice speaking in English. We wanted to provide a chance to help you with this. Our English Conversation Club is an informal time, not a structured class. In a small group we talk about a different topic each meeting, with a native English speaker. Improve your English by practicing your speaking and listening, and make some new friends along the way! Anyone is welcome join this activity! The English Conversation Club is a free activity especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas. But anyone who wants to practice their English is welcome.We are currently holding the English Conversation Club online using Microsoft Teams and at the same time meeting in-person in 1C100, as a "mixed-mode".If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm online details.

Come and join us to do some bouldering and share a drink or two.  All abilities are welcome. Mountain Strong has a vast range of ability levels, from beginner to expert! This is a good way to meet some like-minded outdoorsy people in Canberra.  The bouldering starts at Mountain Strong (66-68 Townsville St, Fyshwick ACT 2609) at 5 pm. Then we will head to Captial Brewing Co. (Building 3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609) for a bevvy and some food. There will most likely be someone in their UCOC shirt to identify who is with the club easily.  If you can’t make it at 5 pm, we will be bouldering until about 6-6.30 pm, so please feel free to join us later.  The bouldering and beers/burgers are at your own expense.  Entry to Mountain Strong is $13 for club members, which covers entry and shoe hirer. For non-members, it is $16.  On Friday, 9 February, the first 20 people will have free entry to Mountain Strong. You will need to pay the entry fee if you are not one of the 20 people.  We head to Moutain Strong on the first Friday of most months. All the dates are listed below. If the date is listed, then bouldering is on; the dates are as follows;  Friday, 9th February Friday, 1st March Friday, 5th April Friday, 3rd May Friday, 7th June Friday, 5th July Friday, 2nd August Friday, 6th September Friday, 4th October

UC Medical and Counselling Centre and the Citizen Centred Justice Clinic (CCJC) are offering a FREE Will information seminar for staff and students at the University of Canberra. The session will be run by an experienced lawyer from CCJC and will focus on the importance of making a will, how to utilise a will kit, important factors to consider, and how the CCJC can assist you in making your will.After attending this session, attendees are encouraged to attend the FREE Will Writing Session. Registrations available via events.humanitix.com/host/ucmccIf you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the Medical & Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351 or email: ucmcc@canberra.edu.au

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are supporting the UC community by offering Blended Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC staff at a subsidised fee of $150.00 (paid by the staff member's department).Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.

This symposium will present perspectives on, and experiences of, people working with First Nations arts and artefact collections in universities.Increasingly universities in Australia are engaging and working with First Nations perspectives, knowledge and communities in teaching and research. University museums and collections are part of this, being custodians of First Nations material culture, archives, and art.Speakers will include First Nations Australians and Non-Indigenous researchers doing collaborative work. The symposium will be of interest to curators, managers of collections, researchers, teachers and students.Keynote speaker:  Professor Sandy O’Sullivan Sandy is a Wiradjuri transgender/non-binary person. Sandy recently completed an internationally-focused Australian Research Council program examining the representation and engagement of First Nations’ Peoples across 470 museums and Keeping Places, and they continue to engage with the Museum Queeries collective in Canada. They also recently completed an ARC Linkage project mapping creative practice across the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory (Creative Barkly). Sandy's work is often across both industry and the academy, and recently they completed a national review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance and theatre makers for the Australia Council for the Arts. They are currently a 2020-2024 ARC Future Fellow, with a project titled Saving Lives: Mapping the influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ creative artists.

With Fri-YAY around the corner, there is no better way to get you prepared for the weekend than taking a walk out in Mulligans flat to get you relaxed.  Starting around 10 am, we will meet at-35.245127, 149.117740 (268 Dryandra st) and then head to walk a trail. 

Do you love to be creative with words and visuals? Are you looking for opportunities to socialise and collaborate with other writers and creatives? Well, look no further than the Curieux Collective! The group is a chance to enjoy creative activities with like-minded people. The Curieux team aims to promote a relaxed environment where we can encourage and inspire each other creatively. Come along to share your work and get feedback, take some time to create, or just to meet other students and enjoy some free biscuits, tea and coffee together!

Right before the start of Semester 2 come join us and learn how to make delicious cocktails! The afternoon will also give you the chance to sit back with your mates, avoid thinking about the next lot of classes to overcome and just have some fun. Join us down at the UCBarx where we will get you upskilled in the making of cocktails, as well as some handy tips and tricks to make all sorts of cocktails on your own at home.Each ticket gets you entry to the class to learn 2 unique cocktails, which you'll get to enjoy during after the class. There will be two sessions with the two cocktail options being the same so pick a time that suits you!Please note, this is an 18+ event. Valid ID must be shown upon request.Please click here to purchase your ticket for the cocktail class!

Right before the start of Semester 2 come join us and learn how to make delicious cocktails! The afternoon will also give you the chance to sit back with your mates, avoid thinking about the next lot of classes to overcome and just have some fun. Join us down at the UCBarx where we will get you upskilled in the making of cocktails, as well as some handy tips and tricks to make all sorts of cocktails on your own at home. Each ticket gets you entry to the class to learn 2 unique cocktails, which you'll get to enjoy during after the class. There will be two sessions with the two cocktail options being the same so pick a time that suits you!Please note, this is an 18+ event. Valid ID must be shown upon request.

Free gym membership for O-Week and Week 1 where you'll have the opportunity to come in for a gym session or join in on one of our group fitness classes which include dance, boxing, circuit training and much more! Students will first need to sign up online using our link, then we’re able to provide access to the gym and classes. This offer is available anytime during gym opening hours from Monday 22nd July to Sunday 3rd August (inclusive). UCFitx is open 6am-8pm Weekdays and 9am-3pm Weekends. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothes and footwear.

What better way is there to kick off O-week than with free brownies? We’ll be offering some fresh brownies to warm up your winter morning ready for an eventful week. We are also giving you the chance to write your future self a letter to be opened on your graduation! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Come one come all! Whether you are a brand new or returning student, speed friending is a great way to meet new people and maybe create some long-lasting bonds! Through discussing the most important questions in life like ‘does pineapple belong on pizza?’ to ‘if you were a fruit, which would you be?’ to your favourite music genre. We look forward to seeing you all there! Feel free to come to just the one session, or double up and maximise your opportunities for new friends!

Come one come all! Whether you are a brand new or returning student, speed friending is a great way to meet new people and maybe create some long-lasting bonds! Through discussing the most important questions in life like ‘does pineapple belong on pizza?’ to ‘if you were a fruit, which would you be?’ to your favourite music genre. We look forward to seeing you all there! Feel free to come to just the one session, or double up and maximise your opportunities for new friends!

Join us for an epic Valorant showdown during Orientation Week! Compete in intense 5v5 matches, win exciting prizes, and connect with fellow gamers Register now to secure your spot and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the event. Open to all students; register as a team or individually. Don't miss out!

Coming into university a little later? Well, do we have the event for you! With Study Skills and Student Mentors available, and the chance to meet fellow students in the same boat, you will be able to ask any questions you may have about studying at UC and make some friends too!

SOME BODY once told me UCLifex was doing a Shrek themed trivia…oh wait…they are! Come join us down at UCBarx for a fun-filled night with lots of SHREKtacular prizes up for grabs. So grab the gang and get ready to be a believer as you are Livin' la Vida Loca through our Semester 2 O-Week Trivia! To guarantee a table, please contact ucbar@canberra.edu.au

Every Tuesday morning, UCLifex hosts a free brekky for all UC students. For an incredible event such as O-week, we’re offering a very special breakfast for any student who wishes to join us in the Food Pantry! What is better than a bowl of porridge before a big day at Market Day?! We look forward to seeing you there! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Time for the biggest event of O-Week: the UCLifex O-Week Market Day! With stalls from UC social, academic, cultural and sporting clubs, there’s no doubt that you will be able to find your people. If you're still looking for more, there will be plenty of UC and local organisations who will be able to help you out! Oh, and did we mention how many free things will be on offer?? That's right, UCLifex, our clubs and other local organisations will be offering a ton of freebies on the day. So why wouldn’t you want to come? If you can only attend one event of O-Week, this is one not to miss!

JENNY TIAN - CHINESE AUSTRALIAN: A TALE OF INTERNET FAMEIn the span of a year, Jenny Tian went from gigging to no audience to becoming TikTok famous. This is a show about hope, the internet, and clout chasing.Jenny Tian will be dishing out ALL the secrets about life as a content creator. BIG serious secrets!!Jenny performed to sold-out crowds across Australia in 2023. You may of heard / seen her on Celebrity Letters and Numbers, triple j, or her TikTok series Coach Dayum! Jenny also co-hosts The Parasocial Social Club podcast with fellow comedian Kevin Jin.Nominee – Best Comedy Sydney Fringe 2022“Jenny’s comedic timing is impeccable and her delivery is spot-on.” ????½ Theatre Matters, 2023“Witty, grasping and clever.” Theatre Travels

UC Medical and Counselling Centre and the Citizen Centred Justice Clinic (CCJ) are offering a FREE will writing session for staff and students at the University of Canberra. The session will be run by an experienced lawyer from CCJ and will focus on how to formally write your will, final considerations for your will, and having your will witnessed.Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop to complete documentation provided before the session. Documents will be emailed to attendees upon registration.All attendees should first register and attend the Will Information Session before attending the Will Writing Session: https://events.humanitix.com/will-information-session-g3tu93ht 

Rev up your engines and join us for F1 Hot Laps! Step into our racing simulators and compete to set the fastest lap time. Represent your favorite F1 team and driver and showcase your driving skills! This competition is open to all students, offering a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and see how you stack up against your peers. With prizes awarded to the top 3 fastest laps, the stakes are high and the excitement is guaranteed. Let the fastest lap win!

Oui oui mon ami! Everyone loves a good brunch after a long week of activities and events so UCLifex will be offering a bar with all your favourite toppings for you to create your perfect croissant. Whether you're a sweet or savoury type of person, head on down to UC Refectory to grab some free food! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Are you in tune with your crafty side? Want a new decoration to spice up any room that you can proudly point to and say, “I made that”? Well, this is your chance to learn something new and fun! One of our staff members will be able to help you make this new addition to your décor to begin your afternoon with some chill crafty vibes. Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Cooking can be hard, especially if you don’t know where to start! If you’re not sure what to cook or even how to, we’re here to help! Come to our cooking class to pick up some basic skills, as well as a brand-new recipe that you’ll be able to keep. Don’t forget the food you made! This is a great way to learn as well as enjoy a free meal at the end! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

This group training class is available for anyone over the age of 16 years. Blending boxing, strength & core! Bring your friends as one of our friendly trainers run you through a thrilling workout on our boxing bags that will be sure to leave you wanting more! Gloves and equipment provided on the day, all you need to do is wear appropriate workout clothes and bring along a drink bottle. A fun class to do on your own or with friends.

Time for a fun spin on a classic game - a new tradition that we call Musical Bingo! We’ll be playing some bangers that you must identify, then cross your fingers and hope you have it on your board. Tune up your knowledge, curate your perfect playlist and get some friends together for a fun night of music and bingo before you head to the Neon Party afterwards in UC Hub. Prizes will be available for first and second place as well as spot prizes throughout the night. Hopefully, lady luck is on your side! PLUS for anyone showing up in your neon party outfits, you'll get a leg up with a free square in the middle of your card - pays to be prepared! To guarantee a table, please contact ucbar@canberra.edu.au

Come down to the UC Hub wearing your best fluorescent blinding outfit to kick off a fun filled night under the UV Lights with a bar, DJ and your mates all in one spot. In your neon or white outfit ready to glow under the lights with a fun filled night under the lights, we look forward to seeing you there!

Swing by the Concourse Lawns on Thursday for some Bucket Golf! Didn't bring your set of golf clubs from home? Don't worry, we'll provide the equipment - all you need to do is aim, chip and putt!

Beep beep! Our team members will be on a joyride throughout UC campus offering free pies to anyone they come across! Will you catch them as they are handed out of our very own pie cart? Make sure you’re on campus so you can enjoy a warm pie to fight off the cold with all your friends! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Are you ready for some football? Join us for a FIFA Tournament during O-Week and show off your skills on the virtual pitch. Compete against your fellow students, represent your favourite team, and vie for the title of UC FIFA Champion. Register now to secure your spot. Prizes will be given to the top 2 players.

Spike up your life! Join us for social volleyball in the Sports Hall on Thursday the 25th of July, all levels of experience are welcome. If you're worried about having too much fun, we've got you covered with weekly sessions throughout semester, same place, same time.

Want a bit of green in your life but terrified of killing any plant babies? Terrariums are an easy, low-maintenance way to add some nature to your space and what better way is there to get one than making your own? Use it to jazz up your room, house, apartment or parents’ home. Regardless of where it will be placed after you’ve created a little terrarium, it’ll be the perfect addition. Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Time for some action! Have a competitive side? Ever looked at James Bond and thought 'me and my crew would be good at taking down the enemy'? Test your potential in a sci fi movie by battling it out with lasers! UCLifex will be turning UC Refectory into a battleground, so grab your friends and try to come out on top!

Ever wanted to try out the gym but didn’t know where to start? Come with us as one of our trainers guide you through a tour of our fitness facilities, answering any fitness or facility related questions. Following the tour, you will then be guided through a 30min strength and cardio workout that will be sure to leave you feeling confident in the gym. Both the tour and workout will go for 30mins each. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothes and footwear.

Off the back of sold out shows across the UK & EU, Rum Jungle are back home and headed out on their Chauffeur Australian Tour. The Newcastle based four-piece pile back into the van for another lap around the country presented by triple j, Afends, Philter, Cult Artists & Ripple Effect. The Chauffeur Australian Tour sees the band hit 22 cities, from Adelaide, Byron and GoldCoast to Wagga Wagga, Torquay and Townsville. Along with a special hometown show in Newcastle. Rum Jungle have cemented themselves as a strong live act as a result of relentless touring, domestically and internationally. Their ability to highlight both sides of the same coin is what makes Rum Jungle a cut above the rest. Their latest single ‘Did The Morning Let You Down’ showcases the wonder and cohesion that the band embodies. Having recently hit a couple of career milestones to date including sold out shows in capital cities around Australia and the UK

Those who might not be as familiar with Canberra, this one’s for you! We will be taking a group on a bus tour all throughout Canberra so you can get to know all the must-see sights and get acquainted with this small city we call home. We'll even be making a picnic stop and providing a lunch so you can enjoy a meal with a view. Meet us outside UCBarx, where we will be dropping you off so you can stick around and have a drink or a meal.

Join us in the Sports Hall for some fun and friendly social badminton! Perfect for uni students looking to unwind, stay active, and make new friends. No experience necessary!

Seriously, what could be better than cob loaf? Finish such a packed week with absolute cheesy goodness in a bread bowl for a winter lunch. Yes please Share a warm meal with your newfound friends (and maybe have a food coma afterwards). There will also be drink and food deals available at the bar so come down and we look forward to seeing you there! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.