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Speed Friending: Session 2 (Graduate students only)

21/07/2026–21/07/2026
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
University of Melbourne Student Union

  • Free
  • Ida Bar
  • O Week
  • Registrations Required

Speed Friending, made for grad students.

Grad study has its own rhythm—different schedules, different priorities, and sometimes a smaller, more spread-out cohort to meet people in. 

This session is reserved especially for graduate students, giving you a relaxed, low-key way to meet others who get exactly where you're at.

Ida Bar's easygoing setting, paired with a professional facilitator and a handful of conversation prompts, takes the pressure off entirely—there's no need to "perform" or have the perfect icebreaker ready. Just turn up, settle in, and see who you meet.

First to call BINGO claims a prize, so make sure to come on down for the upper hand at winning both prizes and new friends.

Graduate students only.

🎟️ RSVP required for a guaranteed spot. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

This event will be held at a licensed venue, and will include alcohol service for attendees aged 18+ only. UMSU is committed to the safe and responsible use and service of alcohol at our events.

Ida Bar

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