Events & Open Days

Discover what's on at Tarelium Education — from open days and academic seminars to career expos, cultural celebrations, and alumni gatherings.

All the Events You Need

From information sessions to cultural celebrations — there's always something happening on campus.

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Open Days & Info Sessions

Explore the campus, meet academics, and get all the information you need about programs, entry requirements, and student life.

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Research & Academic

Symposia, guest lectures, public seminars, and HDR showcases spanning every discipline — open to the community.

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Careers & Industry

Career expos, employer networking nights, internship fairs, and professional development workshops for current students.

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International & Cultural

International student welcome events, cultural festivals, language exchange evenings, and intercultural learning workshops.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarship information sessions, Q&A evenings, and financial planning workshops to help students access available funding.

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Alumni & Community

Alumni networking nights, graduation celebrations, community open lectures, and campus volunteer initiatives.

Upcoming Events

All upcoming events — scroll down for the full calendar or contact us to add an event to your schedule.

All Events Open Days Academic Careers Scholarships Cultural Alumni
15 May
Leadership

Student Leadership Summit 2026

A full-day summit bringing together student leaders, faculty mentors, and industry professionals to explore leadership, change-making, and career readiness.

  • 🕙 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Great Hall, Building 1
  • 👤 Current students (all years)
  • 💰 Free — registration required
20 May
Scholarships

Scholarship Information Evening

Meet the Student Financial Services team to learn about available scholarships, eligibility criteria, application tips, and how to maximise your funding opportunities.

  • 🕕 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Lecture Theatre B, Building 3 + Online (Zoom)
  • 👤 Prospective & current domestic students
  • 💰 Free — walk-ins welcome
28 May
Careers

Faculty of Business Career Expo

Connect directly with 40+ employers, from Big 4 accounting firms and global banks to tech startups and government agencies. Bring your CV and dress to impress.

  • 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Business Faculty Atrium, Building 6
  • 👤 Business, Commerce, Law & Economics students
  • 💰 Free for current students
5 Jun
Academic

Research Symposium: AI & Society

A day of presentations from our leading researchers and invited international speakers exploring the ethical, social, and economic implications of AI — open to the public.

  • 🕙 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Innovation Hub Auditorium
  • 👤 Students, staff, community & industry
  • 💰 Free — registration required
18 Jun
Community

Campus Sustainability Fair

An outdoor fair celebrating sustainability, featuring student-run environmental projects, industry exhibitors, a repair café, community garden workshops, and live music.

  • 🕙 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Central Lawn, Main Campus
  • 👤 Students, staff, and the broader community
  • 💰 Free — no registration needed
25 Jun
Academic

STEM Innovation Showcase

Final-year engineering, computing, and science students present their capstone projects to a panel of industry judges. Prizes awarded across three categories. Open to the public.

  • 🕑 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM AEST
  • 📍 Engineering Pavilion, Building 9
  • 👤 Students, industry, families & prospective students
  • 💰 Free — no registration needed
3 Jul
Alumni

Alumni Networking Night — Sydney

Reconnect with classmates, meet current students, and build your professional network at our flagship alumni event. Drinks and canapes provided. Hosted by the Alumni Association.

  • 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Rooftop, Student Hub Building, Level 8
  • 👤 Alumni (all years) and final-year students
  • 💰 $20 per person (alumni); free for final-year students
11 Jul
⭐ Open Day

Open Day 2026 — Main Campus

Explore every faculty, speak with academics and current students, attend live demonstrations, tour residences, and get everything you need to make your study decision.

  • 🕙 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 1 University Drive, Sydney NSW 2000
  • 👤 Prospective students, families & school groups
  • 💰 Free — registration recommended
20 Jul
Academic

HDR Orientation Day

Mandatory orientation for all commencing MRes and PhD students in Semester 2. Meet your supervisors, the Research Office, and fellow HDR cohort. Library and IT onboarding included.

  • 🕙 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM AEST
  • 📍 Research Building, Level 1 Seminar Rooms
  • 👤 All commencing HDR students (Sem 2 2026)
  • 💰 Free — attendance mandatory
28 Jul
Cultural

International Students Welcome Evening

A warm welcome for all commencing international students at the start of Semester 2. Meet student clubs, support services, and fellow new arrivals from around the world. Dinner included.

  • 🕕 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM AEST
  • 📍 Great Hall, Building 1
  • 👤 All commencing international students (Sem 2)
  • 💰 Free — registration required via Student Portal

Recent Past Events

A selection of events from earlier in 2026. Contact us for recordings, presentations, or further information.

Feb 9, 2026

Semester 1 Orientation 2026

Full-day orientation for all commencing undergraduate and postgraduate students. Faculty sessions, campus tours, and student club fair.

Academic
Mar 12, 2026

Women in Leadership Forum

Panel discussion featuring five alumni leaders across law, medicine, technology, and public policy. Attended by 400+ students.

Leadership
Mar 26, 2026

Scholarship Round 1 Information Session

Information evening for prospective Semester 1 scholarship applicants, hosted by Student Financial Services.

Scholarships
Apr 8, 2026

Intercultural Festival 2026

Annual festival celebrating the 90+ nationalities represented on campus — food, performances, exhibitions, and workshops.

Cultural
Apr 23, 2026

Academic Staff Awards Night

Annual celebration of teaching excellence, research achievement, and community contribution across all faculties.

Academic
May 1, 2026

Health & Wellbeing Week

A week of workshops, fitness classes, counselling pop-ups, mindfulness sessions, and mental health awareness activities for students and staff.

Wellbeing

Key Academic Dates — 2026

Important dates to keep in mind when planning your year.

Event Semester 1 Semester 2
Orientation9 February 202620 July 2026
Teaching Commences16 February 202627 July 2026
Census Date20 March 202628 August 2026
Mid-Semester Break13–17 April 202621–25 September 2026
Teaching Ends12 June 202620 November 2026
Examination Period15–26 June 202623 Nov – 4 Dec 2026
Results Released10 July 202618 December 2026
Scholarship Application Opens (Sem 2)1 May 2026
Open Day11 July 2026

Want to Host or Suggest an Event?

Student clubs, faculty teams, and community partners can propose events for listing on this page. Get in touch with the Student Experience team.