UC EVENTS

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.

All ages patrons under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 25+ Patrons 12 and under are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian onlyKids 12 months and under can enter without a ticket 1 adult can supervise a maximum of 4 underage attendeesAdults must stay with their group of underage patrons during the eventNo pass outs available at the venue In 2026, Lenny Pearce is bringing his globally renowned Toddler Techno Tour back home!After touring the world, including 40+ shows in the US, across Asia and The Middle East, and with a UK Extravaganza planned, it's time for the Baby Rave phenom to land back in the major cities of Australia and New Zealand, where it all began!From January to March in 2026, with a little Surprise in May, the show that has been witnessed and adored by 100,000+ families in 2025 is setting its sights on some of Australia and New Zealand's most famous cities.Pack up the kids, get your dance kits ready, and save the date - it's time to RAVE!VIP Meet & Greet includes a Pre-Show Meet & Greet with Lenny Pearce & Kuma The Monkey, and an Exclusive VIP gift.All patrons (parents and children) require a VIP ticket to enter the Meet & Greet.

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.

Undergraduate Equity students are invited to join our Drop-in Focus Sessions in Library Workspace 2 — a supportive, low-pressure space designed to help you study, connect, and get the right support when you need it.You’ll find:Student Equity & Participation staff available for guidance and conversationStudy Skills staff ready to help with assignments and academic questionsFree snacks, drinks, and sensory items to keep you comfortable and focusedA friendly environment for social connectionBody-doubling opportunities if you work best alongside othersChances to explore student services that may be relevant to your journeyDrop in to ask questions, make progress on your work, or simply enjoy a supportive study space created just for Equity students. 

A space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male students/staff to come together, yarn, connect, and support one another. Whether you want to have a chat, meet new people, or just hang out - all are welcome. For all interested, come meet Luke and Uncle Paul at the Ngunnawal Centre - Tuesday 19th May 2026.

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.

Are you looking for a fun way to break up your hump day? UC Sport is bringing you Staff Social Pickleball – a relaxed session with no scores and no pressure.Come along for a hit, meet colleagues from across the University, and enjoy a bit of midweek movement. Whether you’ve played before or have no idea what the “kitchen” is, you’re very welcome. We’ll have equipment available so you can jump straight in, and staff on hand to teach you the basics if you want to learn to play properly.

This program has been designed as a leadership lab where students bring real leadership challenges they are currently experiencing and work through them together in a collaborative and supportive environment.Unlike a traditional workshop, the sessions focus on practical leadership development through discussion, reflection, peer learning, and problem-solving. We believe this will be especially valuable for students leading clubs, managing teams, organising events, and navigating the responsibilities that come with student leadership.Each session includes:• Anonymous submission of real leadership challenges• Peer prioritisation and discussion• Collaborative reflection and practical action strategies• Networking with other student leaders across UC 

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.

Manavatti presents AVESHAM — the South Indian night you do not want to miss at UCX on May 23rd. With Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi bangers all night and DJ Jonathan on the decks, expect a packed floor, big energy, and the kind of atmosphere that takes over from the moment you walk in. Round up your crew, show up ready, and make a night of it from 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM. 18+ event. Valid ID required on entry. Drink responsibly and respect the venue.For media and more information visit: https://www.instagram.com/manavattiii?igsh=NWl4eDdxeTBreXQ0

Young Australians are coming of age in a time defined by uncertainty—climate disruption, environmental change, and a constant stream of complex global challenges. These pressures are not just abstract; they are shaping how young people think, feel, and plan for the future.This event creates space for young people to pause, reflect, and engage.Join us for an evening centred on the connection between climate, nature, and wellbeing.Hear from Dr Emma Adams, psychiatrist, who will explore how climate change is affecting both mental and physical health, and why reconnecting with the natural world is a critical part of resilience and recovery.Following the keynote, a panel of local young leaders working in the climate action and advocacy space will extend the conversation—sharing their perspectives, experiences, and practical ways forward. The session will conclude with an opportunity to connect informally with others who are thinking, questioning, and acting in this space.This is not a lecture. It is a conversation.If you are navigating uncertainty, feeling the weight of environmental change, or looking for grounded ways to respond—this event offers a place to listen, contribute, and connect.Come to hear. Come to speak. Come to be part of what comes next.5.30pm for 6pm startKeynote speaker: Dr Emma AdamsPanel members: Hannah Vardy – A Duty of Care, Madison Barancewicz – ACT Climate Council(further panellists to be announced)Networking and free dinner following eventRegister via Humanitix:events.humanitix.com/interconnected-young-people-climate-nature-and-wellbeingEvent hosted bySally Holliday Landcare ACTAssoc Prof Ro McFarlane Healthy Environments and Lives (ACT)

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.

Date: Friday 29 May 2026Time: 12.00 for lunch and refreshments; 12.30-13.30 for the launchLocation: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café);  Join us for the launch of Bugiya Yesterday Nhaway Today Buraadja Tomorrow: Stories from the Wreck Bay People. The book is an anthology of Creative Writing from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, traditional custodians of the lands and waters of Jervis Bay and joint managers of Booderee National Park.  Featuring poems, stories, memoirs by 31 community members from elders to the very young, this richly illustrated book was developed in partnership with creative writing staff in UC’s Centre for Creative and Cultural Research and will be available for purchase at the event. This event is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars and events, 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.

In a world that’s gotten undeniably ugly, Alright Hey is hitting the road on a mission to Bring Back Glamour! Because when everything is falling apart, someone fabulous has to save the day. Armed with nothing but a diamond-studded suitcase and a dream, Australia’s Biggest Glamazon is determined to clean up the mess we’ve all let ourselves fall into over the past few years. Featuring never-before-told stories from his career, life and relationships, this brand-new show delivers sharp comedy, chaotic storytelling and a full-scale glamour revival where nothing is too much and subtlety is firmly cancelled. After selling out 15 shows nationwide with his last tour Dancing Queen—the comedian and online sensation with over 700,000 followers returns to Sydney Comedy Festival with his biggest, boldest and most fabulous show yet. This is stand-up turned spectacle! High drama, big laughs and unapologetic fabulousness. Where sparkle is survival and confidence is contagious. Because in this show, diamonds and glitter are just the beginning… Get ready to go full MAGA and Make Australia Glamorous Again with Alright Hey!All ages patrons 13-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 25+ 1 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 venueRecommended 15+. Contains coarse language and adult themes.Patrons of all ages must hold a valid ticket

UC Students get FREE tickets to support the Brumbies! Use the password RUCKUS26 or click the link below.   In the final round of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Season, the ACT Brumbies host Moana Pasifika at GIO Stadium on Saturday 30 May. Kicking off at 2:35pm, the Saturday afternoon fixture is the ultimate event to cap off the 2026 season.

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.

ARIA #1 artist Meg Mac is in her party era.Her fourth studio album, 'It’s My Party', marks a vivid new chapter — one shaped by creative freedom, collaboration, and joy. Written and recorded between London and Los Angeles, the album reflects a shift away from rigid planning toward instinct, play, and openness. What began as a tightly controlled concept ultimately evolved into something far more expansive. As Meg puts it, “I thought I had this whole album planned out — I was going for this dark, witchy vibe and I was so serious. Then honestly, not one thing went to plan and I was forced to let go for once in my life.”That release became central to the album’s emotional core. After years of intense self-pressure, Meg found a new creative rhythm by loosening control and embracing collaboration. “I’ve spent most of my career being stressed,” she says, “but somehow I stopped trying to control it all and found the magic in being open and not worrying so much.”

Monthly UC-wide outreach event showcasing the community impacts of our UC research. This second event features researchers talking about robotics and art, cane toads and crows, leadership and mindfulness. Come along to engage with our Canberra community.

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.

Montreal post-punk trio Cola are making their Australian debut this June, in support of their new album, Cost of Living Adjustment, out May 8th via Fire Talk.C.O.L.A. is sort of a self-titled album. It’s an acronym for Cost of Living Adjustment, a fitting conceptual framework for the band’s third record. Why? Because C.O.L.A. considers, among other things, socialism vs. hell. It considers rolling the dice of life; the eerie and sweet pangs that nostalgia can provoke. This is not new territory for band members Tim Darcy, Evan Cartwright, and Ben Stidworthy. It is, in Cartwright’s words “a deepening of what we’ve been doing.” C.O.L.A. is an intricate, beautiful, and sometimes strange record. It is the band’s most refined offering. A perfection of carefully honed aesthetic impulses. This June, Australian audiences will finally get the chance to experience Cola’s taut, hypnotic live show, with dates spanning the east coast and beyond. Don’t miss it, tickets on sale now!GRAIN. x Yours & Owls Presents…COLA AUSTRALIAN TOUR JUNE 2026  June 10 – La La La’s, WollongongJune 11 – UC, CanberraJune 13 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle (For Full on Arvo)June 14 – Mary's Underground, SydneyJune 17 – Ed Castle, AdelaideJune 18 – The Thornbury Theatre, MelbourneJune 19 – The Bridge Hotel, CastlemaineJune 20 – Princess Theatre, Brisbane (For Against The Grain festival)

The Jungle Giants are back, baby!After touring the world for the past 5 years the energetic 4 piece return to stages down under with with their 5th studio album, ‘Experiencing Feelings of Joy’. Supported by up and comers The Tullamarines and Tear Drive these shows are for tastemakers and dancefloor demons alike. The album’s lead single ‘Tell Me How it Feels’ is a clear indication of this new era. Fresh vulnerability and sound but distinctly Jungles. With close to half a billion streams under their belt and a reputation for lighting up festival stages this tour unveils a bold new evolution of The Jungle Giants’ signature sound. Ticket options include: general admission or general admission with a digital download of the brand new album, 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy', which will be emailed on release day, May 8.

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.

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, 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.

Rock icons The Living End are ready to tear it up live in regional towns across Australia on the ‘I Only Trust Rock n Roll Tour’!Bringing raw and unrelenting rock’n’roll energy, the shows come on the heels of the band’s first album in eight years ‘I Only Trust Rock n Roll’ – their leanest, fiercest, most locked-and-loaded statement to date, released last year.In 2026, the punk rock trio are ready to tour their hit-loaded setlist including new tracks from the ‘I Only Trust Rock n Roll’ album, plus the full swag of hits that made them household names over the last three decades – ‘White Noise’, ‘Roll On’, ‘Who’s Gonna Save Us’, ‘All Torn Down’, ‘Second Solution’, ‘Prisoner of Society’ and more!

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. 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.

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.