Events

🐾 The UNE Zoology Society & The UNE Geoscience Society present:  Trivia Night!  On Friday the 15th of May we will be holding a joint event at the Bistro with trivia questions, free pizza, and prizes! The Bistro Bar will also be open for drinks & food purchase. Come along with your friends and form teams to compete for some neat society goodies & prizes, with a blend of fun zoology/geo/general science questions, for everyone at all levels. You can also keep an eye out for unit-specific questions to keep you on your toes for exams!  Tickets are free for society members, and 5$ for non members.  The night is open for anyone online to join us over UNE Gathertown, where you will be able to compete for your teams place on the podium with an online submission form.  We are excited to see everyone there!  For Tickets and further details visit https://zoology.unelife.club/public/schedule/events/84482-trivia-night

✨ THE BIGGEST UNESMA EVENT OF THE YEAR IS HERE ✨ Get ready for a night you do not want to miss. Dress to impress and step into an unforgettable evening in support of Women’s Shelter Armidale. 💫 🔥 What’s in store: – A delicious dinner & flowing drinks – Incredible raffle prizes you’ll actually want to win – Show-stopping student performances – A DJ set to keep you dancing all night long Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready to make memories. This is the event everyone will be talking about. 🎟️ Secure your spot now — we can’t wait to see you there! For Tickets and further details visit https://msa.unelife.club/public/schedule/events/84469-charity-medicine-ball-2026

What An introductory overnight walk following two sections of the Gibraltar range world heritage walk from Coombadjah campground to boundary creek camping at mulligans hut campground. Walk will be on management trails or walking tracks. This walk will showcase the varied vegetation of the area covering both rainforest, granite heath and hanging swamps. Depending on time there is options for several short side trips to lookouts. When: 16-17 May 2026 Itinerary Saturday Leave Armidale early approx. 0800 Drive to Washpool NP, Coombadjah campground Walk to Mulligans hut campground Sunday Walk mulligans hut to boundary creek campground Return home Gear/equipment: - contact Andrew Woolley if you need or want advice or to hire gear from the club. Note there is a limited supply. Food 2 lightweight hiking dinners (1 as a spare) Snacks 2x lunches 1x breakfast Utensils Bowl/plate Cooking equipment – (can be shared or hire can be arranged) Water Will be available during walk but may require side trips. There is a tank at mulligans hut campground. Water catchment will be entirely within the national park.  Bring 3 L and some form of purification e.g. chlorine tablets or LifeStraw.   Equipment Tent (can share or hire) Sleeping bag (can hire) Sleeping mat (can hire) Warm clothes (jumper, beanie, gloves long clothes to wear to bed) Overnight hiking back pack (can hire) Rain coat Hiking boots or comfortable joggers torch Transport: As it is a significant drive carpooling is suggested and the plan is to leave early 0800 Saturday morning after meeting at sport UNE. Depending on numbers we will need to take at least 2 cars to enable a car shuffle between start and end locations For Tickets and further details visit https://hq.uneoac.org/public/schedule/events/84164-gibraltar-range-overnight-hike

Study & Socialise as the Records Spin! Join us every Tuesday from 4 to 6pm as we crack out some of the records from TuneFM's expansive collection for Vinyl Vibes.  Whether you're there to study, socialise, or just need relax, all are welcome!    Date: Every Tuesday ⏰ Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm  Location: The Bistro  Cost: FREE   Who: UNE Students & Staff 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   Got your own records?  Bring them along!  We welcome fellow vinyl enthusiasts to share their favourite albums and introduce the group to new sounds. Just make sure they're study-appropriate vibes. Drop in any time between 4 and 6pm – stay for an hour or the full session. All students welcome, vinyl collection optional. 

Join the Glow!   Break the study grind with high energy music, wild vibes, and a range of wacky prizes (from the ridiculous to the legendary!)    Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm  Location: The Bistro  Cost: FREE (Book your spot below)  Who: All (UNE Students, Staff, & Armidale Community) 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   Bring your friends, bring your luck, and prepare for chaos in the best way possible. This isn't your grandma's bingo night — it's neon, it's loud, and it's pure mayhem.   Sorry 18+ only unless accompanied by a responsible adult.  Coloured lights and haze will be used in some areas.   For tickets & more visit https://unelife.club/public/schedule/events

Study & Socialise as the Records Spin! Join us every Tuesday from 4 to 6pm as we crack out some of the records from TuneFM's expansive collection for Vinyl Vibes.  Whether you're there to study, socialise, or just need relax, all are welcome!    Date: Every Tuesday ⏰ Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm  Location: The Bistro  Cost: FREE   Who: UNE Students & Staff 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   Got your own records?  Bring them along!  We welcome fellow vinyl enthusiasts to share their favourite albums and introduce the group to new sounds. Just make sure they're study-appropriate vibes. Drop in any time between 4 and 6pm – stay for an hour or the full session. All students welcome, vinyl collection optional. 

Get crafty. Get loud. Get it done. Join us on the last Wednesday of every month at the UNE Bistro for Craft Rave – where creativity meets high-energy beats! Bring your knitting, crocheting, painting, scrapbooking, or whatever crafty project needs finishing, and work alongside fellow students in an electric atmosphere.    Date: Last Wednesday of Every Month ⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm  Location: The Bistro  Cost: FREE (BYOC, Bring Your Own Craft)  Who: All (UNE Students, Staff, & Armidale Community) 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   TuneFM's finest DJs will be spinning high-energy tracks to keep your creative juices flowing and your hands moving. No craft? No problem! Come along to start something new or just soak up the creative energy. All skill levels welcome – from first-time friendship bracelet makers to seasoned knitting ninjas. Because who says crafting can't be a party? For more details visit https://unelife.club/public/schedule/events

✨📸🎨Get ready to unleash your inner Picasso because we're diving into the vibrant world of Arts & Crafts! 🎨📸✨   Hosted by the sensational SFK representative team from Robb College, this is your chance to shine in not one, but a whopping nine creative categories. You can practically feel the creative energy buzzing!   💚 Who: All On-Campus UNE Students ⏰ When: Monday 13th July, 6pm - 📍 Where: The Bistro, UNE 🍕 Free Food Available 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   Here's the lowdown: 👉 Each team can enter a maximum of two contenders in each category. 👉 Each piece must be supported by a blurb describing the work in less than 50 words. 👉 No recycled masterpieces here – works must be fresh, never before seen in a creative competition, not even your HSC gems. 👉 The deadline is crucial! Submit your masterpieces to the Bistro between 10am - 2pm on the day of the gallery viewing. 👉 Pieces must be original so no colour by numbers or pieces generated by AI. 👉 Inappropriate content may be denied, this includes works that are explicit or disturbing, depicting sexual acts, or works that may be seen as derogatory.   But what are the categories, I hear you ask? 📸 Photography - a black and white or colour print that has not been digitally enhanced. 🎨 Painting - a work that uses one painting technique, for example watercolour or oils. ✏️ Drawing - a work that uses one drawing technique, for example pencil, pastel, crayon, chalk etc. 🧶 Craft - a work that uses one craft technique, for example stitching, woodwork, sculpture, decoupage, pottery etc. 💻 Digital Art - a work that has been digitally enhanced eg. Digital creations, enhanced / manipulated photography. 🧩 Mixed Media - a work that uses more than one technique from any category. 🎬 Short Film - a work of filmmaking that is between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length. Pieces must include a narrative and try to showcase digital / cinematic creativity, while displaying proficiency in editing and technical ability. ✒️ Poetry - a short poem that follows some form of poetry measure. Entries should be one page in length. Entries must be typed with a coversheet containing the title of the piece and word count. The authors name and college should not appear on the work. All pages must have the title at the top. 📖 Short Story - A short work of fiction, maximum 500 words. Entries must be typed with a coversheet containing the title of the piece and word count. The authors name and college should not appear on the work. All pages must have the title at the top, and if the work exceeds one (1) page in length (minus the cover page) then each page should be numbered.   For further information, reach out to clubsandsocieties@une.edu.au.

🔥💬🎤 Get ready to unleash your verbal prowess with the hottest topic debates of the year! 🎤💬🔥   Hosted by the spectacular SFK team, this year's showdown is all about thinking on your feet with impromptu debates that will set the stage on fire. Each team gets a sweet 10 minutes of prep time, armed with just one phone to summon their debate muses.   💚 Who: All On-Campus UNE Students ⏰ When: Monday 17th August, 6pm - 📍 Where: The Bistro, UNE 🍕 Free Food Available 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   What to expect: 👉 In this round robin tournament, teams will face off against two opposing colleges in a range of unique topics. 👉 Speakers will have 5 minutes each with warning bells at 4, 4.5, & 5 minutes. 👉 Registrations close at 6:30pm sharp. 👉 Order of events will be revealed at the start of the event.   For further information, reach out to clubsandsocieties@une.edu.au.

🎭🌟🎉 Brace yourselves for the grand finale, the 6th and ultimate event of our 2026 SFK Competition – it's time for the spectacular Mass Participation! 🎉🌟🎭   Spearheaded by the rockstars from the SFK Representative Team, Mass Participation is where the stage becomes a college carnival, and everyone's invited to join the party!   💚 Who: All On-Campus UNE Students ⏰ When: Monday 31st August, 6pm - 📍 Where: Lazenby Hall, UNE 🍕 Free Food Available 🍻 Bistro Bar Open for Service   Teams, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to assemble a crew and concoct a performance that'll have the crowd cheering louder than a rock concert.   A few ground rules to keep it classy 👉 No inappropriate shenanigans allowed! That means no explicit content, violence, offensive behaviour, or shenanigans. 👉 Play nice, or face the dreaded instant disqualification. 👉 Pack your own props, we'll have chairs but the rest are up to you. 👉 Keep it between 6 - 10 minutes; go shorter than 4 minutes, lose points; go longer than 12 minutes, lose points. Balance is key, folks!   But wait, there's judging involved! Two main categories will determine your fate: 1️⃣ How many people can your team get on a stage? (60%) 2️⃣ Is the performance entertaining? (40%)   Your score in the second section will be evaluated by four judges on the following criteria, each carrying equal weight: ✅ Entertainment, Value & Presentation (Originality, Interpretation, Unity of Group) ✅ Suitability of Program Choice to the Audience ✅ Visual Appeal (Think dazzling backdrops, snazzy costumes, and visual enhancements) ✅ Our judges are on a mission, each with a specialist category to judge on (Music, Dance, Drama, and General Enjoyment)   For further information, reach out to clubsandsocieties@une.edu.au.   ✨🏅🏆 This your last chance to score points for the year so let's make it worth it! 🏆🏅✨