UC EVENTS

Welcome all students back to campus for 2026! We have a full week of events ready for you to start your year with a BANG! This year, we're doing things a little differently. To see the full schedule of events and register for those of interest, please click the link below. Curate your week as you like it, noting that some sessions are mandatory for commencing students.  Once you register, you'll soon receive a log in for the O-Week app. Here you'll see everything you need to get through the week; including, seeing your personal agenda, changing your selections, scanning into events and seeing all the key info needed to get you to your first week of classes.

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 the FRIDAY of each week, 12noon-1pm, in 1C100 or via Microsoft Teams.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 event.If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm the online details or location.

Collect-A-Verse is a one-day expo celebrating cards, comics, collectibles, and pop culture. Discover Pokémon cards, comics, toys, retro games, Funko Pops, and more, plus D&D, MTG Learn to Play, and a Pokémon TCG Tournament. Saturday 14 February | 9am–4pm Ann Harding Conference Centre, Bruce ACT ?? Early Entry $20 (9:00–10:30) ?? General $10 (10:30–2:00) ?? Free entry from 2:00pm ?? Kids 0–12 free with paying adult Arrive early for first picks, or drop in later and enjoy the atmosphere — Collect-A-Verse is your gateway to the collectiverse.

Manifest your goals and dreams at our Vision Board Activity!Join us on Monday 16th February, 11:00am–1:30pm in the UC Refectory for a relaxed and inspiring session.Get creative as you design your own vision board, connect with friends, and set intentions for the year ahead.All materials provided—just bring your dreams and good vibes!

UC Medical and Counselling Centre offers a free weekly workshop for UC students to help them develop new skills and tools to tackle the various challenges students face.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students 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 online via Zoom.  Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99374886634?pwd=lbdCssmz5gmzrvFEaRfsCnNBwiWEa3.1Links to an external site.Meeting ID: 993 7488 6634Passcode: 084352Upcoming Topics: DateTopicFebruary 16Setting yourself up for success at uniThis session will focus on setting yourself up for success at university: how to prepare for challenges, establish positive routines that protect you from stress, and how to recover if you experience a setback, so that you can get back on track.February 23Changing our thinkingToday we will learn a thought monitoring practice to help us dispute unhelpful thoughts and retrain ourselves to think in ways that serve us betterMarch 2Exploring purposeToday’s session will explore your sense of purpose.  We will take a quiz and discuss ways to revisit this aspect of our lives which is linked to physical and mental health.March 16Coercive ControlAs part of Respect Week, Michelle will discuss coercive control - what it is and how to recognise the subtle signs.March 23Social Connections 1: Creating your networkThis week we will focus on ways to find sources of friends and expand your sense of connection to prevent loneliness and improve wellbeing.  It will be a great chance to meet other students at the start of semester.March 30Social Connections 2: Joining in and initiatingToday we will discuss how to overcome shyness, and create and maintain your social connections by initiating conversations and get togethers.April 13Social Connections 3: Deepening and maintaining connectionsToday we will explore how to move from being acquaintances to being friends, and how to nurture our relationships longer term and repair if there are glitches along the way April 20Reducing Habituation and Embracing Every DayToday, we will explore hedonic adaption and how to tweak what we do to heighten pleasure and reduce discomfort.April 27Enhancing ResilienceToday we will reflect on a time when you overcame a setback and how you managed this. We will discuss personal resources that help us to adapt well in the face of adversity. 

Manifest your goals and dreams at our Vision Board Activity ? Join us on Monday 16th February, 11:00am–1:30pm in the UC Refectory for a relaxed and inspiring session. Get creative as you design your own vision board, connect with friends, and set intentions for the year ahead. All materials provided—just bring your dreams and good vibes ????

The UCX Op Shop provides students with the opportunity to purchase affordable clothing, homeware, small furniture, study materials and more. It also gives students and the UC Community the opportunity to donate items that they no longer want or need. With a focus on sustainability, the Op Shop is a great place to find amazing items at great prices. The UCX Op Shop is open to all UC community members. Students that are UCX Members will receive a discount on items that are already at a great price! With prices starting at $4 ($2 for UCX Members), the UCX Op Shop is too good to miss.Op Shop regular prices:$4 items will include items of clothing, shoes, stationery, cutlery and glasses.$10 items will include bags, clothing, sets of glassware and cutlery and various homewares.$20 will include small furniture, clothing and limited electronic items.The prices for UCX Members are 50% off the regular prices.

Celebrate friendship in style at our Galentine’s Brunch Join us on Tuesday 17th February, 10:30am–1:00pm in the UCX Student Lounge for a fun and relaxed morning with your besties.Enjoy a creative picture frame decoration activity—perfect for showcasing a photo of you and your bestie.Plus tasty brunch vibes and a goodie bag to take home.Don’t miss out on the love, laughs, and memories! 

Celebrate friendship in style at our Galentine’s Brunch ?? Join us on Tuesday 17th February, 10:30am–1:00pm in the UCX Student Lounge for a fun and relaxed morning with your besties. Enjoy a creative picture frame decoration activity—perfect for showcasing a photo of you and your bestie. Plus tasty brunch vibes and a goodie bag to take home. Don’t miss out on the love, laughs, and memories! ???

Sometimes it is hard to meet new people, or to find opportunities to practise 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 practising 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, and especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas – but anyone who wants to practise their English is welcome.We are currently holding the English Conversation Club meeting in person in 1C100, and at the same time online using Microsoft Teams, as a mixed-mode event.If you are interested in joining the activity, please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm details (times and location can change).

Take a break from study and head down to the 3x3 courts to play some Basketball.

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are offering a FREE group for University of Canberra students who have been diagnosed with ADHD, or who may think they have ADHD.This group looks at understanding and developing strategies to manage concentration, attention, and time more effectively, plus the importance of routine and structure in our day-to-day lives.Please note: This group will run weekly, alternating between on-campus and online sessions. Each week’s content will be delivered on campus one week and repeated online the following week. To avoid repetition, we recommend choosing either on-campus or online sessions and attending every second week.This group is open to UC students only.

Farm-fresh produce right here on campus? Yes, please! Every Thursday, Allan brings a pop-up selection of in-season fruit, veggies, eggs, and honey for you to purchase right here on campus. He accepts both cash or card (noting a $10 EFTPOS minimum). Details:Every Thursday 11:15am-1:00pm in the UC Refectory He even offers pre-ordering, contact Allan on allan@allansfarmfresh.com.au or via SMS to 0409 909 373 by 10am on Wednesdays.*Pop-up subject to Allan's availability and produce varies depending on season.

Speaker: Russell Smith Date\Time: Thursday 19 February 2026, 12:30-13:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: http://zoom.us/j/95029077504 AbstractThe first age of wireless communications also marked the twilight of the theory of the ‘luminiferous aether’, the notion of an undetectable substance permeating all space that allows the transmission of light, just as air allows the transmission of sound. For many scientists the theory was definitively laid to rest by Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity in 1905. However, the notion of the ether persisted well into the twentieth century, and the demonstration of wireless signalling was considered by some scientists and engineers, like Oliver Lodge and Guglielmo Marconi, to offer the possibility of communication with the spirits of the dead, or to allow the direct transference of thought without the mediation of speech or writing. Although apparently sceptical about these claims, James Joyce took an interest in this literature, incorporating into Finnegans Wake notes from his reading of Lodge’s Raymond (1916), a best-selling account of the messages Lodge believed he had received through a spiritualist medium from his son killed in the Great War. Joyce also made extensive use of Irish spiritualist Hester Travers Smith’s record of her conversations with the spirit of Oscar Wilde. Furthermore, one of Joyce’s notebooks records the following plan for the third and fourth chapters of the ‘Watches of Shaun’ in Book III: ‘Yawn: telegraph/telephone; Dawn: wireless/thought transference’. Joyce seems to have got this idea of wireless thought transference from A.M. Low’s popular science book Wireless Possibilities (1924). This paper examines how the Wake registers the persistence of the idea of a spiritual ether, and notes that, with key terms like ‘Communicator’ (the spirit of the departed) and ‘Medium’ (the psychically gifted receiver of these messages), these ideas were treated with a seriousness and exerted an influence on communication theory that their later relegation to ‘pseudo-science’ tends to obscure.All are welcome! BioRussell Smith lectures in Modernist Literature and Literary Theory at the Australian National University, Canberra. He has published widely on Samuel Beckett, including the collection Beckett and Ethics (2009) and numerous articles and book chapters, as well as on various topics in modernist and contemporary literature, theory and visual art. His current research examines James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake in terms of the transformation of the idea of communication by wireless and radio in the first half of the twentieth century. He is convenor of the Canberra Finnegans Wake Reading Group, which has been holding readings and performances since 2019.The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

Take a break from study and head down to the Concourse Lawns to play some Cricket.

YEP Heated Rivalry Dance PARTY! ?Season one may be over, but there’s still time to puck around...We’ll be playing Heated Rivalry edits on the big screen while our DJs drop queer anthems, pop throwbacks, and faves from the HR soundtrack!!Expect themed drinks, fun surprises, and a little sexual tension in the air.Dress code: a hockey heart-throb or rinkside crush <3

Having just completed a triumphant 23-date European headline tour and supporting Paul Kelly across Australian arenas, multi-award winning artist Fanny Lumsden announces her national headline tour of Australia, taking place this coming February.Fanny Lumsden and her band The Prawn Stars will traverse the country in February 2026 with shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up in Canberra.Recognised for her DIY and trail blazing spirit shown by her regional Country Halls Tour where she has taken her joyous, energetic, and brilliant live show to over 300 halls across Australia, NZ , United Kingdom and Europe.Fanny’s recent shows in Europe included a triumphant 23-date headline tour, a sold-out Country Halls tour in Scotland, no less than 7 festivals plus a support slot with fellow Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly. Presale starts Wednesday 10 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST. General Admission tickets on sale Friday 12 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST.

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are offering a FREE group for University of Canberra students who have been diagnosed with ADHD, or who may think they have ADHD.This group explores understanding and developing strategies to manage concentration, attention, and time more effectively, as well as the importance of routine and structure in our day-to-day lives.Please note: this group will run weekly, alternating between on-campus and online sessions. Each week’s content will be delivered on campus one week and repeated online the following week. To avoid repetition, we recommend choosing either on-campus or online sessions and attending every second week.This group is open to UC students only.

Speakers: Kate Grenville (author), Leanne Weber (author), Mary Spiers William (commentator), Kim Rubenstein (host/moderator)Date\Time: Thursday 26 February 2026, 12:00-13:00Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: http://zoom.us/j/95029077504 AbstractEach of us – whether we choose to embrace, deny or ignore this knowledge - is uniquely positioned within a shared colonial history. The question of positionality is a central theme for this seminar, to be explored through a comparison of two books that confront Australia’s colonial past and present from different starting points. In ‘Unsettled’, beloved author Kate Grenville examines the spread of white settlements beyond Sydney Cove, by injecting stories and imaginings about the region’s First Peoples into her own family history. In her memoir ‘The Chosen Son’, Leanne Weber grapples with her own experience of growing up in 1960s Adelaide with an Aboriginal foster brother placed by white authorities into her non-Indigenous family. Both books, in their own ways, depict voyages of discovery that draw on historical records, personal memories, empathy and imagination to uncover important truths about our settler colonial society. All are welcome! BioKate Grenville, AO is one of Australia’s most fearless and celebrated writers. She is best known for her novel The Secret River which ignited debate about how Australia should tell its foundational story. She has written across multiple genres, having published 10 works of fiction, three books about the writing process, a biography (of her mother), a memoir (about the writing of The Secret River) and a work of non-fiction she describes as ‘science-y’. Her latest book Unsettled was published in 2025.Leanne Weber is a former academic who is now an Adjunct Professor of Criminology in the Canberra Law School. She has published 11 academic books on the policing of minorities, human rights and border control and has twice been awarded the Christine M Alder Book Prize by the ANZ Society of Criminology. The Chosen Son is her first book intended for a wider readership. Leanne lives with her partner and dog on unceded Ngarigo land overlooking Lake Jindabyne. Until February 2025, Dr Mary Spiers Williams was the Associate Dean in Australian Indigenous Studies at the Australian National University, and worked across schools and colleges to develop a contemporary and innovative Australian Indigenous Studies curriculum there. Mary recently joined the UTS Faculty of Law where she convenes and teaches advanced courses in criminal law and social justice.  In the years before joining academia, Mary was an advocate for desert peoples as a law and justice projects officer, a legal practitioner in central Australia and New South Wales, and was the senior policy officer for the NSW Attorney General's Criminal Law Review Division. Professor Kim Rubenstein is an Australian legal scholar, legal practitioner, professor, who is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. From 2006 to 2016 she was Professor and Director of the Centre for International Law and Public Law at the Australian National University, from 2011-2012 she was the inaugural Convenor of the ANU Gender Institute and from 2020-2022 she was Co-Director, Academic of the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra and the University of Technology Sydney and an Honorary Professor at The Australian National University. The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

Date: Thursday, 26 FebruaryTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (including Q&A)Venue: Clive Price Conference Rooms, 01C50, Building 1, Level C, Room 50, University of CanberraAbout the TalkEvery day, governments make decisions that affect communities, services, and public spending. Yet many of these decisions rely on precedent or instinct rather than evidence. Randomised trials offer a practical, powerful alternative—allowing policymakers to test ideas before scaling them, compare real options, and learn from the variation that naturally exists. Drawing on examples from Australia and overseas, this lecture will explore how experimentation has moved from the margins of policymaking into mainstream public administration. It will highlight how the establishment of the Australian Centre for Evaluation represents a shift toward governments becoming learning institutions—more adaptive, transparent, and evidence-informed.

Take a break and challenge your mind at our Word Game Corner ?? Join us on Monday 2nd March, 12:00pm–2:00pm in the UC Refectory, for a fun and laid-back session featuring word games like sudoku, word searches, and crosswords. Enjoy some light brain-teasing, connect with friends, and snack on treats shared around. Perfect for a chilled study break! ???

Take a break and challenge your mind at our Word Game Corner!Join us on Monday 2nd March, 12:00pm–2:00pm in the UC Refectory,for a fun and laid-back session featuring word games like sudoku, word searches, and crosswords.Enjoy some light brain-teasing, connect with friends, and snack on treats shared around.Perfect for a chilled study break! 

Get ready to jump, climb, and race your friends at our Inflatable Obstacle Course Join us on Wednesday 4th March, 11:00am–1:00pmOn the Southern Concourse for high-energy fun and friendly competition.Test your speed, balance, and stamina as you take on the course—perfect for blowing off steam and making memories.Don’t miss out! 

Get ready to jump, climb, and race your friends at our Inflatable Obstacle Course ?? Join us on Wednesday 4th March, 11:00am–1:00pm On the Southern Concourse for high-energy fun and friendly competition. Test your speed, balance, and stamina as you take on the course—perfect for blowing off steam and making memories. Don’t miss out! ????

The Mad Professor Dubs Down Under Tour brings dub legend Mad Professor to Australian shores to deliver his dub message via mixing console.  An innovator of live dub performance and a disciple of Lee Scratch Perry, witness the Mad Professor’s renowned and ever-changing live dub show journeying through the history of dub to the present cutting edge, including exclusives from his deep Ariwa Sounds catalogue.  Plus an Australian first for the Professor, a live dub mix of Melbourne instrumental reggae band Kong & The Dudley Flats Rockers. Alongside guest selectors, vocalists and very special guests to be announced!  Tour artwork by Luke Player Proudly presented by Holiday Maker Records & Stick Mareebo Productions

Hawaiian singer-songwriter, Thunderstorm Artis will be bringing his stunning live show to select Australian venues in March 2026.  Prioritising intimate spaces where his warm, emotive voice and evocative storytelling can resonate deeply and the raw connection of his music offers the audience a sense of meaning and belonging. It takes a lot to be remembered as a contestant on a TV singing show where often times the drama is more important than the talent - but every now and then, someone special comes along. Among all the copycats, wanna-be’s and those seeking their 15 minutes, when a real artist shines through and resonates, they hit a chord with the viewers and create a true fan base that remains long after the show credits roll. Thunderstorm Artis is most definitely one of the latter. A finalist on the US versions The Voice and American Idol, he has gone on to achieve over 28 million global streams via 300,000 monthly listeners and build an incredibly loyal social media following. A singer-songwriter whose music blends Americana, folk, pop, soul and island roots into heartfelt narratives of love, loss and personal growth, Thunderstorm Artis is known for his warm, emotive voice and evocative storytelling, creating songs that invite you to reflect, connect and feel deeply.  His artistry is rooted in authenticity, drawing inspiration from his own life and a desire to bring hope and light to the human experience.  

UCLifex and Surf Life Saving NSW are bringing a First Aid course straight to you on campus to make it as simple as possible for you to get certified! There are 3 course options, please see the details of each below to choose which course you'd like to do. Please note, HLTAID011 includes HLTAID009, and HLTAID012 includes both HLTAID011 & HLTAID009. All three courses are run together, those only completing the CPR component (HLTAID009) will finish in the morning, those completing HLTAID011 will finish around 4:30pm and those completing HLTAID012 will complete 30 additional minutes, finishing around 5pm. Please only book ONE of the below courses. Course 1.HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationCourse DescriptionThe Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.Course ContentRecognise an emergency situation and convey details of the incident to emergency servicesLegal issues and infection controlAssessing the casualty and recognising the need for CPREmergency action principles - DRSABCDPlan an appropriate first aid responseExternal cardiac compressions (CPR)Adult, infant and child CPR rates and techniquesOne and two person CPR techniquesUse of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and othersDuration - 2.5 hours including assessment.Entry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 10 years of age on the date of final assessment.Assessment - The course is assessed through demonstration*, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.Certification - Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following unit of competency: - HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationValidity - One (1) year from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR skills every 12 months.Course 2.HLTAID011 - Provide First AidCourse DescriptionThis course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised ACECQA approved training.Course ContentLegal issues and infection controlDRSABCD action planThe principles of first aid and its applicationsRecognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency servicesCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DefibrillationContribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and othersTreatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burnsEmergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or coldRecognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsyManagement of common medical emergencies using available equipmentTreatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stingsEntry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment.Delivery Options - One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training.Assessment- This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.CertificationUpon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support- HLTAID011 - Provide First AidPre Course Learning - Approximately 1 hour online activities.Validity - Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 monthsCourse 3.HLTAID012 - Education and CareCourse DescriptionThis course covers the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.Course ContentLegal issues and infection controlDRSABCD action planThe principles of first aid and its applicationsRecognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency services, parents/caregivers and regulatory authoritiesCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DefibrillationTreatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burnsEmergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or coldRecognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsyManagement of common medical emergenciesTreatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stingsAnaphylaxis and AsthmaContribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and othersEntry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment.Delivery options - One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training.Assessment - This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.CertificationUpon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care settingPre Course Learning - Approximately 1 hour online activities.Validity - Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months.

Following the release of their #1 debut album, Everything Every Single Day, Eora/Sydney indie favourites The Rions embark on a huge 19-date regional tour around Australia, visiting all corners of WA,VIC,NSW,QLD and TAS in Feb, March and April 2026. Forming as a band after winning their high-school talent show, The Rions – composed of Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean and Tom Partington - could never have imagined what they have now achieved. Amassing 72 million global streams across their catalogue, a #1 debut record, touring the world and selling out venues across the globe - it’s safe to say they’re one of Australia’s greatest musical treasures.Their debut record was followed with three iconic tours; beginning by playing in some of Australia’s biggest theatres, followed by a return to the UK and EU where they sold out venues in Bristol, London, Manchester, and Leeds. Finally, they wrapped up the year with shows at beloved festival Spilt Milk, playing on stages alongside some of the world’s biggest artists. Now, with new songs in rotation and new cities to visit, they prepare for the Everywhere Every Single Day Tour. After a momentous 2025, you better get in quick to catch The Rions live in a city near you in 2026. Presented by Select Music and UNIFIED Artist Management.

UC Medical and Counselling Centre and the Citizen Centred Justice Clinic (CCJC) are offering FREE Will Information Sessions for staff and students at the University of Canberra. The session will be led by an experienced lawyer from CCJC and will focus on the importance of making a will, how to utilise a will kit, key factors to consider, and how CCJC can assist you in creating your will.After attending this session, attendees are encouraged to attend the FREE Will Writing Session. In the Will Writing session, you will learn how to formally write your will, review final considerations for your will, and have your will witnessed.

In 2026, Triathlon will be contested in both men’s and women’s events in Sprint and Standard (Olympic) distances at the Peoplecare Triathlon Wollongong in Wollongong, New South Wales on the 19 April 2026. Para Triathlon events will also be offered in the competition. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest here: https://ucx.life/f2aec9

In 2026, Athletics will be hosted from 22-24 April at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, Queensland and will be contested in both men’s and women’s events. Multi-class events will also be offered in the competition. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

All ages patrons 13-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 25+ Patrons 12 and under are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian only1 adult can supervise a maximum of 4 underage attendeesAdults must stay with their group of underage patrons during the eventChildren under 5 are not permittedNo pass outs available at the venueGrab your cowboy boots and your little black dress – Nashville’s own Cody Penningtonis headed back Down Under for an Australian tour in 2026! After multiple sold-out toursand over 60,000 tickets sold worldwide, Cody is excited to bring his country music partyback to Australia. This is the only country show around starring a true-blue Nashvilleartist, and it’s a night you won't want to miss.A Tribute to Country Legends, Old and New: At each show, Cody pays homage tothe country legends both modern and classic. You’ll be singing along to today’s hits byLuke Combs and Morgan Wallen as well as timeless classics from icons like DollyParton – so every country fan will hear something they love.But that’s not all: Cody also brings his own music to center stage, from crowd favoriteslike “Downtown” and “Cowboy Sitting at the Bar” to his newly released single“Whiskey’s Better”. Get ready to fall in love with Cody’s originals all over again,including the song that’s been making waves as his latest hit.Unforgettable Live Performances: As a performer, Cody knows how to get everyoneup on their feet. He delivers a boot-stomping set of country anthems with powerfulvocals and roaring singalongs, bringing a true dose of Nashville energy to every venue.The band is top-notch, the lights are dazzling, and the vibe is pure country fun. Whetheryou’re line-dancing or just taking in the show, you’ll be swept up in the excitement fromstart to finish. And because Cody loves to engage with the crowd, you never know whatsurprises might be in store – be ready to clap, cheer, and maybe even join in on the fun!Don’t Miss Out: Cody Pennington’s 2026 Australian tour might be his biggest one yet,so mark your calendar and grab your tickets early – last time, some shows sold outfast.This is your chance to be part of a one-of-a-kind country music party. Get ready to makenew memories, celebrate the heart of country music, and raise the roof. It’s going to bea night you’ll remember for years to come.What Fans Are Saying:“We sang, we laughed, we danced… and fell in love with Cody’s originalsongs. We’ve already booked to see him again!”“Absolutely amazing! He delivered nothing but talent and entertainment allnight, and I can’t wait to see him again.”“We loved this country show – both the covers and his own songs! We’ll beback for more.”

Keenan Te – The Constellations Tour: Australia  One of the fastest-growing breakout stars in the world right now, Keenan Te is bringing his viral sensation status to Canberra and Adelaide this April with The Constellations Tour.  With over 300 million streams and global hits like Scars, Never Let You Go, and Favorite Lesson, Keenan’s emotional storytelling and powerhouse vocals have captivated millions across TikTok and beyond. Now, fans in Canberra and Adelaide will get the chance to experience it all live in an unforgettable night of music and connection.  ?? Canberra – 24 April ?? Adelaide – 25 April  ?? Tickets on sale now at moshtix – don’t miss your chance to be part of the moment

Big lunch is BACK! Melbourne bogan-funk favourites Playlunch are set to bring their nostalgia-packed, good-time-guaranteed live shows across the east coast on a mammoth 29 date run in late 2025 and into 2026. Kicking off with an already sold out show in Belgrave, the Sex Ed Regional Tour will hit headline and festival stages across VIC, TAS, QLD, NSW, WA, and ACT from December  through to May.Victorian fans who missed out on the band’s Melbourne shows at 170 Russell, The Leadbeater and their surprise late night sets at The Night Cat will have ample opportunity to catch Playlunch in action throughout the first half of the year, with dates in Warrnambool, Phillip Island, Bendigo, Ballarat, Frankston, Lorne, St Kilda, South Morang, Traralgon, and Barwon Heads. The band will venture back across the country to Western Australia, with dates scheduled on NYE, before heading back in January for performances in Bunbury, Margaret River, and Albany, as well as Queensland stops on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. New South Wales lunchers can catch Playlunch in Byron Bay, Albury, Gosford, Sydney, Newcastle, Avalon Beach, Wollongong, and Archies Creek, and Canberra will be treated to a one-off show. Playlunch are also scheduled to return to Tasmania for Good Gumnuts Festival, plus a headline show in Hobart. The regional run follows Playlunch’s completely sold out headline tour in September, where they played their biggest headline shows to date across the country. Reflecting on the tour and looking to the future, Playlunch say: “It’s been such a wild 3 months since we put out our sophomore album Sex Ed, and the response has been insane. The cap city album tour was absolutely bonkers - we’re still pinching ourselves that all those shows SOLD OUT so quickly (in such MASSIVE venues…what the helly) and the response from people was just wonderful. We also know how many people weren’t able to make it to one of those gigs or missed out on a ticket, SO……We’re announcing our biggest headline run to date across regional locations around Australia (with a few festivals and special exclusive shows sprinkled in for good measure!). Touring regionally has always been such a big priority for our band since the very start, and getting around to all the people who continue to support us. To be able to keep the Sex Ed train rolling is so special! We’ll be playing a whole heap of the new tracks from the record live for the very first time in these locations (can’t wait to show you!), as well as all the favs from our debut album.”Having just signed with international booking agency Mint Talent Group in North America, don’t sleep on the chance to see Playlunch in action before the rest of the world catches on.“These will be the last Australian shows for quite a while as we are looking to see what the rest of the world has in store for us; so we hope you are able to grab a ticket and make it a night to remember. Everyone is in for an absolute treat, with a show of nonstop dancing and singing across the whole lineups!”Playlunch’s Sex Ed album, released in August via ABC Music, was immediately adored, debuting at #7 on the ARIA Australian Artist Charts and cracking the Top 5 for physical sales. The release was followed up by an instant classic triple j Like A Version, with the group covering The Weather Girls’ ‘It’s Raining Men’. Earlier this month, Playlunch were nominated for two J Awards, including Unearthed Artist of the Year and Australian Music Video of the Year for their viral single ‘Keith’. The iconic track also made its way into bbno$’s setlist at his recent Melbourne show.With an infectious catalogue of genre-blending tracks covering nostalgic and distinctly Aussie themes like school athletics days, Blue Light Discos, and the peculiar world of daytime TV on a sick day, Playlunch’s upcoming tour promises audiences a sense of euphoric escapism and unabashed joy. Pack your schoolbags and grab your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards for childhood nostalgia’s night of nights, coming to a city near you with additional dates due to be announced in the coming months. Tickets are on general sale from Friday 21st November at 10.00am local time, with DAL/EARLY LUNCH presale available on Wednesday 19th November at 10.00am local time. Visit destroyalllines.com for tickets and further information.

In 2026, 3×3 Basketball will be hosted by The University of Canberra, and will be contested in both men’s and women’s, div 1 and div 2 competitions. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, Swimming will be contested in men’s and women’s events at the 2026 Sydney Open at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. Multi-class events will also be offered. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, the 30th Indigenous Nationals will be held from 29 June to 3 July at the University of Newcastle in Newcastle, NSW. The event will contested in a mixed competition across four sports: touch football, basketball, netball, and volleyball. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2025, Distance Running will be held in conjunction with the Gold Coast Marathon (10km, half marathon and marathon events) and will be contested in both men’s and women’s competitions.  Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, T20 Cricket will be contested in both men’s and women’s competitions on the Sunshine Coast QLD on the 27 – 31 July. Matches will be spread out across Maroochydore Cricket Club and Caloundra Cricket Club. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, Surfing will be hosted on the Sunshine Coast, QLD on the 28 – 30 July. The Nationals Surfing will be contested in a men’s and women’s shortboard and longboard competitions and a mixed Team’s Challenge competition. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, Cheer & Dance will be contested in an open competition on the 10 August in Melbourne, Victoria. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, Cross Country will be held in conjunction with the 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships on the 22 – 23 August 2026 and will be contested in both men’s and women’s events, with multi-class events also included in the competition program. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.

In 2026, Nationals Snow will be held at Mt. Buller from 31 August – 2 September and will be contested in both men’s and women’s  competitions.A learn to race component will be included in the 2026 Nationals Snow Championship where riders can develop their racing skills or riders who are interested in getting into competition but do not know where to start.

The 2026 UniSport Nationals will be held in Perth, Western Australia and will see over 6,000 student-athletes from 41 universities nationwide, competing across 30 different sports for national titles.More than just a competition, Nationals is a celebration of university spirit, athletic excellence, and social connection. Represent Team UC and compete against students from universities across Australia. Register your expression of interest via the button below.Contact UC Sport with any questions: ucsport@canberra.edu.au or 0400 626 199.