The University hosts a wide range of events both on and off-campus throughout the year. They range from concert performances to open days and free public lectures on contemporary issues such as the environment, healthcare and global politics.
For venue bookings, please visit UNSW Venues and Events.
For student events, please visit Campus Life events and activities.
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Upcoming events
UNSW Law - Get Connected
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 12pmAt Get Connected employers give the nitty gritty on what it’s really like to work in different organisations.
The Addams Family, The Musical
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 7pmNUTS is proud to present The Addams Family, The Musical - a spooky, kooky nostalgic night at the theatre.
Life on Mars: The 2020 Rover Mission
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 8pmWithin three years, NASA plans to launch Mars 2020. Will Mars be humanity’s first step toward inhabiting the galaxy?
Systems biology: towards understanding the molecular complexity underpinning pathogenesis
Friday, 18 August 2017, 3pmThe advent of technological breakthroughs has provided a wealth of omics data which has provoked a fundamental transformation of biology.
Australia Ensemble subscription - Schubert's Octet
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 8pmAustralia Ensemble subscription concert - Schubert's Octet: August 19, 8pm
Location: John Clancy Auditorium
Tickets $50/$38/$30/$15 (Adult/Senior/Concession/Student rush)
Excel Fu: Excel for researchers
Monday, 21 August 2017, 9:30amResearchers can gain skills in importing, sorting, filtering, copying, protecting, transforming, summarising, merging and visualising research data with Microsoft Excel.
Artsweek
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 10amSee the campus turn into a canvas
Worlds apart and still no closer to justice: Recognition and redress in gendered disability violence
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 4pmAssociate Professor Leanne Dowse, Chair in Intellectual Disability Behaviour Support, presents this lecture for the UNSW Practical Justice Initiative.
Power to Persuade Symposium 2017
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 9:30amThe best way to breakdown barriers between groups involved in social policy is to put everyone in the same room.
Women in Research Network presents: How to successfully navigate an academic career
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 10:30amHear tips from an interdisciplinary panel on developing an academic career, with interactive Q & A.
UNSWriting - Race & Comedy: Osamah Sami in conversation with Michael Mohammed Ahmad
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 6:30pmJoin Michael Mohammed Ahmad (The Tribe) in conversation with Osamah Sami about life since his book Good Muslim Boy.
Luminocity 2017 - A Built Environment Student Exhibition
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 9amBe inspired by the real world projects students have brought to life.
Inter-generational injustice: the consequences of climate inaction
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 4pmJoin us for our first student led Grand Challenge Meetup where we will discuss how we move towards climate justice.
The Scientia Educational Experience: Roles of assessment, feedback (and humour)
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 5:30pmJoin Scientia Education Fellow Professor Gary Velan, ADE Medicine, for discussion, drinks and conversation.
The 2017 Hal Wootten Lecture with Elizabeth Broderick AO
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 6:30pmUNSW Law presents the 2017 Hal Wootten Lecture, with UNSW Law alumna Elizabeth Broderick AO.
School of Medical Sciences research information night
Friday, 25 August 2017, 5pmMeet researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and find out more about biomedical honours & research projects on offer.
UNIBUDS Bodhi Nite 2017: Treasure beyond measure
Saturday, 26 August 2017, 6pmCelebrating the 37th anniversary of UNIBUDS with a night of stage play, singing, dancing and multimedia.
Snow Unigames
Sunday, 27 August 2017, 9amSki and board down slopes while reppin' UNSW at Snow Unigames, the annual winter sports event for AUS uni students.
Research data management
Monday, 28 August 2017, 9:30amThis data management workshop will equip researchers and research students with best practices for managing valuable research data.
Using databases and SQL
Monday, 28 August 2017, 1:30pmLearn how to use databases and SQL (structured query language) efficiently when working with research data.
Future Australia
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 6pmHow can we build on Australia’s unique strengths to create a better future?
Reorienting the National Drug Strategy to support people and communities
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 4pmWill Tregoning from Unharm explores how communities can help national leaders struggling with drug policy failure.
The Onion Live: Real Fake News
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 1pmThe editors and creators of satirical news organisation The Onion explore the art of turning real news into fake.
Women claiming justice: The Soulaliyate Movement and the collective lands in Morocco
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 5pmDr Fadma Ait Mous discusses women's rights to land in Morocco in this lecture for the UNSW Practical Justice Initiative.
Mechanisms of innate immune evasion by microbial pathogens
Friday, 1 September 2017, 3pmThis seminar will discuss how microbial pathogens hijack host responses to evade immune destruction.
Open Day
Saturday, 2 September 2017, 9amExperience university life for yourself at Open Day.
What the British did to India and what it means today
Monday, 4 September 2017, 12pmA radical rethink of the enduring impact of the British in India from Shashi Tharoor, India’s leading writer & politician.
Muslim Girl
Monday, 4 September 2017, 1pmThe brilliant founder of MuslimGirl.com shares her story from the aftermath of 9/11 to the Trump era of casual racism.
Australia Ensemble - Lunch hour concert
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 1:10pmFree lunch hour concerts with performances by the Australia Ensemble
Donald K Turner address - with Philip Thalis: Architectural Culture; From Site to Society
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 6:30pmRetracing our steps from built project to inception to locate each within our understanding of its broader architectural lineage.
2017 UNSW 3 Minute Thesis competition
Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 4:30pmCome and hear the best and brightest UNSW PhD candidates pitch their world-changing ideas in just three minutes.
International Night Markets
Thursday, 14 September 2017, 3pmWith food and performances from around the world
Shanghai Express by Mary-Anne Gifford
Friday, 15 September 2017, 7pmStaged reading of a new Australian play. A dramatic thriller with comedy and songs from Spring Gully to Shanghai.
Australia Ensemble subscription: The sound of pictures
Saturday, 16 September 2017, 8pmAustralia Ensemble subscription concert - The Sound of Pictures: September 16, 8pm
Location: John Clancy Auditorium
$50/$38/$30/$15 (Adult/Senior/Concession/Student rush)