UC O-Week 2025

With UC Orientation just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check out the huge list of events. If anything takes your fancy, make sure to register or buy tickets so you don’t miss out! 

Speed Friending 

• When: 28 January and 30 January, 11 am to 12 pm or 3 pm to 4 pm
• Where: Northern Concourse Lawns and UC Refectory 
• Free – register for your preferred session here

Free Pavlova Bar

• The ultimate Australian dessert! We guarantee you’ll be going back for seconds.
• When: 28 January, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
• Where: UC Concourse
• Free slices for all! 

Welcome Dinner 

• When: 28 January, 7 pm to 9 pm
• Where: UC Concourse Lawns 
• Tickets: $10  

Toga with Y.O.G.A—2025 O-Week Toga Party

• The crossover event of the year!
• When: 30 January 8 pm to 31 January 12:30 am
• Where: UC Concourse Lawns 
• Tickets: $10 for UC Students  

Bar Crawl 

• When: 31 January, 7 pm to 9:30 pm
• Where: UCBarx 
• Tickets: $15 for UC Students, $35 for a combined ticket with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers 

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers 

• Canberra’s biggest punk rockers return for this year’s O-Week celebrations!
• When: 31 January, 8 pm to 11:30 pm 
• Where: UC Concourse Lawns
• Tickets: $25 for UC Students

Allday

• A unique mix of indie, hip-hop and alternative tunes for your Saturday evening. 
• When: 1 February, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm 
• Where: UC Concourse Lawns
• Tickets: $25 for UC Students

Make sure you check out the full calendar of events here.

UC O-Week Market Day 2025

When: 29 January, 10 am to 2 pm 

Where: UC Concourse 

Entry: Free! 

O-Week’s biggest event deserves its own spot on this list. Get ready to browse stall after stall promoting all of UC’s academic, sporting, cultural and social clubs. There will be plenty of free stuff too, as well as live music and food! 

Short Courses and Workshops 

If you’re interested in learning a new skill or you need a boost for your resume, why not attend a short course or workshop at UC? You could get certified in providing first aid, learn how to utilise a will kit or get help with managing your mental health. 

First Aid Course

• When: 28 January, 8 am to 5 pm
• Where: Building 2, Room 02A12
• Tickets: $75 for Course 1 or $125 for Course 2 

ACT for Anxiety Group

• When: 13 February, 1 pm to 2 pm, see here for more sessions
• Where: Building 1, Level B, Medical & Counselling Group Room
• To participate, book via UC Medical and Counselling here

Will Information Session 

• When: 5 March, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
• Where: Building 1, Level B, Room 1B158
• Free event – register here

Music Gigs on the UC Campus 

Trophy Eyes - Summer in Slow Motion Tour 

• When: 23 January, 7:30 pm to 11 pm
• Where: Building 1, UC Hub 
• Tickets: $56.87

Void of Vision - What I'll Leave Behind Tour

• When: 19 February, 7 pm to 11 pm
• Where: Building 1, UC Hub
• Tickets: $59.90

Ziggy Alberts – New Love Regional Tour 

• When: 21 March, 7 pm to 11 pm
• Where: Building 1, UC Refectory
• Tickets: $92.90

Sporting Events at UC

The UC Capitals take on foes from all corners of the country in the 24/25 WNBL season. 

WNBL Round 13: UC Capitals v Southside Flyers

• When: 25 January, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
• Where: AIS Arena 
• Tickets: From $30, discounts for students 

WNBL Round 14: UC Capitals v Sydney Flames

• When: 30 January, 6:30 pm to 8 pm 
• Where: AIS Arena
• Tickets: From $30, discounts for students

WNBL Round 15: UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit

• When: 15 February, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm 
• Where: AIS Arena
• Tickets: From $30, discounts for students

Looking for even more events? Check out the full UC calendar here.