University of Melbourne Student Union Events

ALL IN at UMSU — National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27/05/2026, 11:00)

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:48:16 +1000

As part of Reconciliation Week, UMSU invites students and staff to a day of reflection, storytelling, and connection.

The day begins with Mob Morning Circle* at Ida Bar, a dedicated closed gathering for First Nations students, staff, and community to connect and watch the Walk for Truth arrive in Canberra.

From midday, ALL IN at UMSU continues at the Amphitheatre with an Acknowledgement of Country, a curated First Nations film program exploring Country, culture, and remembrance, a truth-telling panel on placemaking, and a guided placemaking walk. Join us as we listen, learn, and honour First Nations voices and stories.

Schedule

27 May

Mob Morning Circle* (*Closed gathering for First Nations students, staff and community)	8.30–11am	Ida Bar
Opening and Acknowledgement of Country	11–11.05am	Amphitheatre
Live Stream — Walk for Truth Arrives in Canberra	11.05–approx. 11.30am	Amphitheatre
Cry of the Glossy and WINHANGANHA Curated First Nations Film Program With thanks to the National Film and Sound Archive	Approx. 11.30am–12:45pm	Amphitheatre
Reconciliation Week BBQ	11.30am–2pm	Amphitheatre
Placemaking and Truth Telling Panel	12.45–1.45pm	Amphitheatre
Placemaking Walk After conclusion of the panel, we invite you to walk with us to mark the end of "Walk for Truth" in Canberra today.	Approx. 2pm	Departing from Amphitheatre

*This is a closed gathering for First Nations students, staff and community.

28 May–3 June

Still We Rise Continuous screening	All week	Ida Bar
Activism Gallery	All week	Amphitheatre

Program

Opening and Acknowledgement of Country | Amphitheatre · 27 May, 11:00am

Join us in the Amphitheatre as we set the scene ahead of the live broadcast from Canberra with Travis Lovett. While we wait for the stream to go live, we'll have curated content screening to get the conversation started.

Live Stream — Walk for Truth Arrives in Canberra | Amphitheatre · 27 May, 11.30am

Watch history unfold live as Travis Lovett, a proud Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man, former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner and Executive Director of the University of Melbourne's Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue, completes his 800-kilometre Walk for Truth from Victorian Parliament in Naarm to Parliament House in Canberra. The walk calls on the Federal Government to commit to a national truth-telling process in genuine partnership with First Nations peoples.

A dedicated live stream has been set up exclusively for our campus to witness Travis's arrival in real time. Join us to watch this historic moment and add your name to the open letter to the Prime Minister.

Curated First Nations Film Program | Amphitheatre · 27 May, approx 11.30am

This Reconciliation Week, we come together to watch, listen, and reflect through the stories of First Nations peoples. We will be screening two films exploring Country, culture, and what it means to remember.

Cry of the Glossy — An award-winning short documentary following proud Gunai woman and writer Kirli Saunders and her personal connection to the Glossy Black-Cockatoo, or Garrall. Set against the aftermath of Australia's 2019–2020 bushfire season, the film weaves together cultural storytelling, environmental loss, and the hope that comes with regeneration.

WINHANGANHA — Preceded by a recorded introduction from filmmaker Jazz Money. A feature-length poem in five acts, commissioned by the National Film and Sound Archive. The film draws on decades of archival footage, original poetry, and an original score by DOBBY to examine how First Nations people have been recorded, mythologised, and - most importantly - how they have resisted, danced, sung, and persisted. WINHANGANHA is a Wiradjuri word meaning remember, know, think.

Placemaking and Truth Telling Panel | Amphitheatre · 27 May, approx 12:45pm

This panel brings together First Nations voices to explore the practice of placemaking and truth telling, examining the Indigenous histories embedded in the land our university sits on. Panellists will discuss the significance of First Nations place names, what truth telling looks like in practice, and how our campus community can play an active role in recognising and honouring Country. The panel leads into the afternoon's Placemaking Walk.

Our panelists on the day are Tyson Holloway-Clarke and Melinda Brooke. Additional panelists to be announced soon.

Tyson Holloway-Clarke is a Njamal man, PhD candidate and lecturer with the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub at Melbourne Law School. A former UMSU Indigenous Officer, UMSU President, and University Council member (2016–2020), Tyson has a long history of student advocacy and representation at the University of Melbourne. His work spans law, arts, medicine, and education, bringing an interdisciplinary lens to truth telling and justice.

Melinda Brook is a proud Waribarra Mamu Woman from Far North Queensland. She is passionate about creative inclusive and culturally grounded learning environments that connect Country, Culture and community through science, education and the arts. She currently works across muliple museums and collections venues across the university and plays a leading role in Indigenous STEM education programs. Melinda is committed to empowering Indigenous youth, advancing truth-telling in STEM fields. And supporting transformative, future-focused approaches to environmental and cultural resilience.

Placemaking Walk | Starting from Amphitheatre · 27 May, approx 13:45pm

Join us for a guided walk around campus where we explore the history of campus, including its ecology, infrastructure, and dark history. We discuss how truth telling can pave the way to reconcilliaiton, and how placemaking persists through time.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants should be warned that this tour includes information about the practice of Scientific Racism.

Still We Rise — Continuous Screening | Level 1, Building 168 · All week

Drop in throughout the week to watch Still We Rise, an award-winning ABC documentary exploring the history of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. Directed by John Harvey, the film celebrates the young, fearless activists who fought to inspire generations to come. Screening continuously in an open drop-in format, come and go as you please.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that Still We Rise may contain images and voices of people who have died.

Activism Gallery | Level 1, Building 168 · All week

While you're here, explore our Activism Gallery — a collection of historical moments of student action, resistance, and change. Featuring original posters, badges, t-shirts, and photos from movements past and present.

Mob Morning Circle* (27/05/2026, 08:30)

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:22:50 +1000

A dedicated space for First Nations students and staff to come together during Reconciliation Week. Connect with other Indigenous students and staff on campus and watch the Walk for Truth live as it arrives in Canberra.

*This is a closed gathering for First Nations students, staff and community.

Once Upon a Time in China (28/05/2026, 19:00)

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:49:06 +1000

🌈 Pride Month 🌈 (01/05/2026, 00:00)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:53:04 +1000

It's Pride Month!

Throughout May, all LGBTQIA+ students and allies are invited to join in heap of fun, fabulous, FREE and friendly activities to celebrate all things ✨ PRIDE ✨

What's On:

⭐️ Thurs 7 May: Pride Movie Night 6–8pm, Market Hall
⭐️ Thurs 7 May: Southbank Queer BBQ 12–2pm, Wilin Garden
⭐️ Thurs 14 May: Pride G'n'Ts 6:30–8:30pm, Ida Bar

⭐️ Sun 17 May 🌈 IDAHOBIT 🌈

⭐️ Wed 20 May: Ballroom Dance Workshop 5–9pm, Room 317 Level 3, Building 168 – FREE registration required, link coming soon!
⭐️ Thurs 21 May: Pride Movie Night 6–8pm, Market Hall
⭐️ Thurs 28 May: Parkville Queer BBQ 12–2pm, Peter Hall Gardens

Queer Lunch (28/05/2026, 12:00)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:51 +1000

Queer Lunch!

All LGBTQIA+ or questioning folk at UniMelb, it's time for lunch! Chill out, meet new people and join in fun activities in a safe space on campus.

Free food (vegan and gluten free options).

Thursdays, during semester until Week 12.

Queer Lunch (21/05/2026, 12:00)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:51 +1000

Queer Lunch!

All LGBTQIA+ or questioning folk at UniMelb, it's time for lunch! Chill out, meet new people and join in fun activities in a safe space on campus.

Free food (vegan and gluten free options).

Thursdays, during semester until Week 12.

Queer People of Colour Collective (26/05/2026, 13:00)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:45:48 +1000

Calling all queer students of colour at UniMelb!

For all queer and questining POC students at UniMelb. Chill out, meet new people and join in fun activities in a safe space on campus.

Free food (vegan and gluten free options).

Tuesdays during semester until Week 12.

Trans Collective (27/05/2026, 13:00)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:50 +1000

Trans Collective! All trans and gender diverse students at UniMelb are welcome.

Chill out, meet new people and join in fun activities in a safe space on campus.

Free food (vegan and gluten free options)

Wednesdays during semester until Week 12.

Aro / Ace Collective (29/05/2026, 12:00)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:26:36 +1000

Join us for Ace / Aro Collective!

For all asexual, aromantic or questioning students at UniMelb. Chill out, meet new people and join in fun activities in a safe space on campus.

Free food (vegan and gluten free options).

Fridays, even weeks during semester until Week 12.

Disabilities Collective (24/06/2026, 12:00)