Physics Students Society

The PSS provides a network for physics students to share knowledge and ideas about physics, and to get to know other physics lovers! Membership is FREE and open to everyone!

✨ 2025 Science Club of the Year Winner ✨

Are you curious about the universe, fascinated by how things work, or just in it for the free food? The Physics Students’ Society (PSS) is the perfect place for you! Our mission is to celebrate the magnificence of physics (and physics students, of course!) while creating a vibrant and friendly community for all. 🧮🔬🔭

Why Join Us?

Free Membership: Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a physics major or just someone who loves to learn, we invite you to be part of our community.
Engaging Activities: From thought-provoking seminars and exciting lab tours to fun BBQs and trivia nights, there’s something for everyone!
Personal Development: Enhance your skill set through our workshops, competitions, study sessions and careers nights. Explore opportunities in the field of physics and beyond while developing invaluable skills!
Friendship and Connections: Our society is all about building connections. Join us for coffee catchups and other social events to meet new friends, share ideas and take part in our ongoing plot to steal Monash University’s synchrotron >:)

Club Aims:

To promote the intellectual advancement of Physics and Physics students in the University.
To support Physics students throughout their studies at the University.
To provide an opportunity for like-minded students to apply Physics to the world through excursions, experiments, projects, et cetera.
To raise general awareness of Physics.

School of Physics, David Caro Building
University of Melbourne VIC 3010

Events

Optics Lab Tour: 29th July 1pm - 2pm; Level 5, David Caro Building (opposite the lifts); Blink and you'll miss it! Get a tour of the School of Physics Optics lab, connect with current researchers and learn what cutting-edge physics is happening right on campus! This event has a 20 person capacity, and places are first-come first-serve.

Pub Night: 30th July 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053; Looking to accelerate your social life and meet some new friends? Come and join us as we kick off the start of the semester with a stellar social night, great conversations and free drinks!

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up: 3rd August 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building; Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!

Undergraduate Mixer: 5th August 1pm - 2pm; Laby Ideas Centre, David Caro Building; Keen to find out who's in your physics classes? Want to get some advice from students in other years? Connect with your physics cohort at the Laby IDEAS Centre and get a slice of physics fun with social chats, free pizza and board games!

Pancake Party: 13th August 1pm - 2:30pm; Physics Courtyard, David Caro Building (under the ramp); Craving a sweet treat? Come to our Pancake Party on Thursday 13th August! Enjoy some delicious pancakes with toppings all for free! 🥞

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up: 17th August 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building; Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up: 31st August 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building; Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up: 14th September 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building; Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up: 5th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building; Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up: 19th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building; Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!

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