University of Melbourne Student Union news

 
 
WF Staff News #1 - 21 May

Survey on your staff news
WF applications open
Playbook is live

 
Beware Cults on Campus!

UMSU is aware that a number of predatory cult organisations are attempting to recruit students on campus and surrounds.

 
President's News — 21 March 2023

UMSU Education will be running a series of workshop-style panels in the coming weeks called the UMSU Assemblies.

 
President's News — 13 March 2023

JOIN THE CLIMATE STRIKE, meeting at 12:30pm THIS FRIDAY at South Lawn on the Parkville campus..

 
President's News — 10 March 2023

Statement – Nauru Detention Centre Re-opening
Content Note: Discussion of detention of Asylum seekers

 
Staff News #1 – 6 March

1. Update your e-Signatures
2. SummerFest Staff Survey
3. Next Workshop: Wrap it Up (8 Mar)

 
 
 
 
 
 
Tastings Applications Have Gone Live!
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Tastings 2022 — Artist and Production Team Applications OPEN!

 
A. Buchanan – No place like home

3) A. Buchanan – No place like home

 
Pooja Goel – Undefined

2. Pooja Goel – Undefined

 
Creative Arts

1. Monica Yu – Golden Tiger (Standout Submission)

 
 
 
 
2025 Exhibition Program Coming Soon

The George Paton Gallery exhibition program will continue in 2025.

Follow us on Instagram, or sign up to our fortnightly e-news to stay in the loop!

 
 
Call for Workshop Proposals

Do you have a creative workshop idea that you'd like to realise in 2025? Our current call for workshop proposals is open for Semester 1, 2025.

 
 
EVENT: In Conversation, Judy Annear and Chelsea Hopper

Join Judy Annear and Chelsea Hopper in conversation as part of 'The Possibilities are Immense: Fifty Years of the George Paton Gallery'. Thursday 7 November, 2PM.

 
Conceptual Infrastructure : a workshop series with Melbourne Art Library

Join Melbourne Art Library for 3 workshops in October unpacking and exploring the intangible frameworks needed to support contemporary creative production.

 
Make a Short Film with Adrian Holmes

Join Adrian Holmes for a free 2 hour film workshop on Tuesday 20 August, 12-2PM!

 
 
Mobile Filmmaking: a Workshop with Matthew Doherty

Join filmmaker Matthew Doherty for a free workshop exploring filmmaking using a phone, Wed 28 Aug or Thurs 29 Aug, 1-3pm.

 
The Mysterious Art of Stop Motion: a Workshop with Anthony Lucas

Join us in the Art Lab for on Wednesday August 21 from 12-2 for a free Stop Motion Animation Workshop with Anthony Lucas.

 
 
Screen Directing and Ideation: Making a 3-Shot Film

Workshop with filmmaker, current PhD student and teaching fellow Simin Dolatkhah, Wednesday August 14th 12-2pm in the ArtsLab.

 
Still Life Painting Workshop

Thursday 17 October, 5.30-7.30pm. Join us for a Still Life painting workshop and refine your artistic skills and vision while indulging your love for painting. Under the expert guidance of professional artist Nila Shekarvand, you'll fine-tune your investigative eye and cultivate unwavering focus.

 
Abstract Painting Workshop

Thursday 10 October, 5.30-7.30pm. Join us for a special workshop on painting abstract art designed for students. Have some fun and unleash your creative energy in our introductory abstract art workshop for beginners.

 
Acrylic Painting Workshop

Thursday 5 September, 5.30-7.30pm. You’re invited to a special painting workshop focused on mastering hard edges in acrylics. Gain the confidence and practical tools, techniques, and unique arts-based knowledge to create bold and articulate paintings.

 
Zen Drawing Workshop

Thursday 15 August, 5.30-7.30pm. Practice drawing while enhancing your concentration and meditation skills. Express your emotions and ideas through drawing techniques designed to steady your busy mind and connect you with your creative self.

 
Meditative Sketching Workshop

Thursday 8 August, 5.30-7.30pm. Combine your academic pursuits with a meditative art class to help you re-visualise and clarify your vision.

 
Resonance: a two-part sound workshop with Nina Buchanan

Join Naarm based electronic musician and composer Nina Buchanan for this two-part sound workshop.

 
The Possibilities Are Immense: Fifty Years of the George Paton Gallery

On show from 24 October - 9 November, this exhibition celebrates the rich history and bright future of the George Paton Gallery through a curated exhibition and suite of public programs.

 
 
Medias In Res​​

On show from 3 - 18 October​, this exhibition explores the aesthetic and narrational possibilities of films created using only three shots.

 
MPavilion Parkville Participatory Arts Award

Win $2500 and up to three 1:1 mentor sessions with the MPavilion Parkville Programming team throughout the following 12 months.

 
Shame House

On show from 3 - 18 October​, 'Shame House' is an exhibition by Grace Harré, Nica Nervegna-Reed, ​Vivienne Tetaz, and Kiki Wenzel​.

 
La Mama Award for an Emerging Theatre Maker

La Mama is proud to offer this award to an emerging writer or theatre maker. Get an opportunity for a 2025 residency space (1 week) at La Mama Headquarters.

 
what is given

On show from 22 August - 6 September​, what is given ​presents new work by this year's BLOP BLOP BLOP curatorial intensive participants.

 
Dancehouse Award for a Dance Maker and Lover

The Award offers an Annual Dancehouse Membership offering massive discounts on space hire and tickets, the opportunity to be introduced to the Dancehouse community.

 
Light Play

On show from 15-26 July, Melbourne-based artist Kayley Martinez explores the world of light and colour through interactive, immersive installations.

 
Robert Mc Donald Award

This award is for a student director, writer, theatre-maker or producer - it offers the opportunity to observe the production process at a large, professional theatre company, attend Melbourne Theatre Company performances and meet artistic staff.

 
Forever Threads: Textile Workshops with Angela Rossitto

Join artist Angela Rossitto on 23 August, 6 September, 18 October, for atextiles and weaving workshops, and learn about how she uses soft sculpture in her art practice to create large-scale, site-responsive, installations.

 
Self/Peer-nominated Awards

Nominate yourself or a pal and recognise them for their amazing work

 
Drawing With Confidence: Tips and tricks to make the pencil less scary

Join artist and illustrator Ashley Ronning for free drawing workshops on 27 August and 15 October. Ashley will take you through a few simple drawing exercises to loosen you up and build confidence in your approach to drawing.

 
Botanical Drawing with Andrew Seward

Join artist Andrew Seward for Botanical Drawing workshops on 31 July and 18 Sept. Using simple materials such as charcoal, pencils and paper, Andrew will guide participants through a series of exercises for drawing plants from life.

 
Five Bells Collective

Where Innovative theatre magic meets timeless tales.

 
BLOP BLOP BLOP

BLOP BLOP BLOP: An experimental curatorial intensive led by Beatrice Rubio-Gabriel.

 
Move & Groove

Dance like no one's watching in this fun groovy workshop 💃

 
Build Your Confidence

Build Your Confidence with fun theatre techniques!

 
Filmmaking Workshop with Carmen-Sibha Keiso

Join artist Carmen-Sibha Keiso for a three-part filmmaking workshop from 21 March, 28 March and 4 April from 1-3pm. Get hands-on with filmmaking equipment (audio and video) and plan and make a film throughout the three sessions!

 
Conversation Starters

Learn how to make friends and have interesting conversations - theatre style!

 
Photography Workshop with Matto Lucas

Join us for this FREE portrait photography workshop, led by Matto Lucas on 10 April and 15 May. This is an accessible workshop, open to all skill levels, and doesn't require specialist equipment to come along and enjoy.

 
Presentation Skills

Learn essential presentation skills with a fun theatre twist!

 
Staff News (SF#3) - 23 JAN 23

1. SummerFest Design Packs Available
2. Reminder: Update Your Webpages
3. Invasion/Survival Day

 
Ceramics Workshop with artist Kohl Tyler-Dunshea

Join artist Kohl Tyler-Dunshea for a handmade Ceramics Workshop from 14th March, 18th April, and 16th May! Using simple techniques and airdry clay, Kohl will guide participants through a series of exercises for experimenting with ceramics!

 
Safe Spaces

What do we mean by safe spaces and why is it important?

 
Botanical Drawing with Andrew Seward

Join artist Andrew Seward for a Botanical Drawing workshop on 3 April, 31 July, and 25 September! Using simple materials such as charcoal, pencils and paper, Andrew will guide participants through a series of exercises for drawing plants from life.

 
Relaxed Performances
Relaxed performances

What is a Relaxed performance and who is it for?

 
Forever Threads: A Knitting Workshop with Angela Rossitto

Join artist Angela Rossitto on 7 March, 11 April, and 9 May to explore experimental knitting techniques and learn about how she uses soft sculpture in her art practice to create large-scale, site-responsive, installations.

 
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf and Hard of Hearing

How to use Auslan to make your show accessible.

 
Drawing With Confidence: Tips and tricks to make the pencil less scary

Join artist and illustrator Ashley Ronning for free drawing workshops on 5 March and 7 May. Ashley will take you through a few simple drawing exercises to loosen you up and build confidence in your approach to drawing.

 
Captioning
Captioning

Learn how to make your show accessible through these guidelines for captioning of Live Theatre

 
Making Miniature Tapestries

As part of SummerFest, join artist Christina Darras to make your own miniature tapestries using recycled cardboard on Wednesday 21 February 1-3pm!

 
General accessibility
General Accessibility

Important accessibility considerations for your show.

 
Everything is Print: Screen Printing Workshop

Join Troppo Print Studio for free Screen Printing workshops on Thursday 21 March, Thursday 2nd May, and Wednesday 22 May!

 
The Effect: Pulls You In—Hook, Line, & Sinker

Short Straw Theatre Company boasts a performance that keeps the audience on their toes the entire night. During climatic and volatile moments where the characters’ emotions are on an all-time high, the entire audience’s attention was enraptured by Pigrum and Carew-Reid.

 
Flare’s Feast: A Treat For All The Senses That Leaves You Full and Content.

Feast, Flare Dance Ensemble’s 20th annual production, is a highly polished and entertaining performance that honours the more than two decades of Flare performances that have come before.

 
The Living Room

By Laura Smith. On show from 20-31 May. Opening event Thursday 23 May 5-7pm.

 
Do Everything Now Before the World Ends: UHT Takes Audiences on an Electrifying Journey

Union House Theatre (UHT) tackled this relevant topic of the world’s impending end with bold, non-natural stylistic choices that transcended the audience beyond the walls of the Guild Theatre.

 
Late Yellow

Featuring Keira Davis, Mia Quinn, Mary Shaw and Jack Snow-Viener. On show from 29 April - 10 May 2024. Opening event Thursday 2 May 5-7pm.

 
An Enthralling Evening with ‘After She Left’

From the moment one stepped into the Guild Theatre, it became apparent that this production of After She Left was going to be a truly memorable experience unlike any other.

 
HOT HARD RUBBISH

Featuring Angus Della Bosca, Bailey Florence, Rachelle Koumouris, Marika Robertson, Hari Sinh and Jevons Wang. Curated by Jevons Wang. On show 8-19 April 2024. Opening event: Thursday 11 April 5-7pm.

 
Staff News #41 – 19 Dec

1. End of Year Closure Dates
2. Annual Leave Loading Payout
3. CME Training Workshops

 
Sitzprobe: UMMTA’s Triumphant 2023 Showcase Takes to the Stage.

Walking into the Union Theatre to the sounds of assorted showtunes, theatre kids chatting eagerly and the tuning of the twelve-person band, signalled that UMMTA is back.

 
Revolution: Crosspoint of Power of 45-65

'Revolution: Crosspoint of Power of 45-65' by Patriot Mukmin. On show 8-19 April 2024. Opening event: Thursday 11 April 5-7pm.

 
Staff News (Special Edition) – 16 Dec

IMPORTANT: SummerFest 2023 Updates

 
Endline

'Endline' featuring images by Bri Hammond with text and research by Samuel Holleran and Hannah Gould. On show 11-22 March with opening event Thursday 14 March 5-7pm.

 
Student Theatre Admin Checklist

This checklist will ensure you've ticked off the most important items of your production. Click to download PDF

 
Habitat

'Habitat' featuring Hoi Ni Jess Chow, Emily Jung, Deborah O'Brien and Kyle Stanton. 19 February to 1 March 2024. Opening event Thursday 22 February 5-7pm.

 
Melbourne Uni Sri Lankan Students' Association (MUSLSA)

MUSLSA perform an annual charity show at the start of each year.

 
UMSU Art Collection: New Acquisitions and selected works

Curated by Channon Goodwin with Ellie Thomas. On show from 19 February to 1 March. Opening Thursday 22 February 5-7pm.

 
Staff News #40 - 12 Dec

1. Union House FINAL closure
2. SummerFest update
3. Log into the website

 
Drop In Crafting with Christina Darras

Take a break from exam prep and come along to our open crafting session with artist Christina Darras! Come anytime between 1-3pm on Thursday 26th October and Thursday 2nd November!

 
Flow like Water: Watercolour Painting Workshop

Join artist Nila Shekarvand on Tuesday 24th October 5:30-7:30pm to experience a calming and creative journey with guided meditation and painting. Relax your exam nerves while mastering the intricate world of watercolour painting.

 
Your World Through a Lens: a photography workshop with Yanni Florence

Join artist Yanni Florence on Tues 10th and Wed 11th October 1-3pm for a two-part photography workshop that aims to photograph the trees at the University of Melbourne!

 
Survival Guide: Artwork Documentation Workshop with Astrid Mulder

For the next in our Survival Guide professional development series, join artist Astrid Mulder on Wednesday 4th October 2-4pm for a workshop about the ins and outs of artwork documentation!

 
Staff News #35 – 08 Nov

1. Covid Exposure
2. Poster Collection
3. The Ida Bar Closing

 
Forever Threads: A Knitting Workshop with Angela Rossitto

Join artist Angela Rossitto on Monday 16th October, 1-3pm to explore experimental knitting techniques and learn about how she uses soft sculpture in her art practice to create large-scale, site-responsive, installations.

 
Experimental Collaging with Jordan Wood

Join artist Jordan Wood on Friday 13th October 2-4pm for a hands-on experimental collaging workshop!

 
Botanical Drawing with Andrew Seward

Join artist Andrew Seward on Wednesday 18th October 1-3pm for a Botanical Drawing workshop! Using simple materials such as charcoal, pencils and paper, Andrew will guide participants through a series of exercises for drawing plants from life.

 
Melbourne Uni Street Dance

MUSD is a new theatre group and offers a piece of culture and an outlet for self-expression for students through street dance in University of Melbourne.

 
Thinking Futures: A Reading and Writing Workshop!

Thinking Futures is a reading and writing workshop based on the importance of utopia and the collective imagination of socially and ecology just futures. Taking place on 13th & 20th October from 1-3pm.

 
Staff News #33 – 25 Oct

1. WinterFest Stats Live
2. New Office Furnishings
3. Safe Food Handling

 
Melb Uni Shakespeare Company (MUSC)

MUSC has been an active part of the Uni Melb’s theatre community for over a decade. Performance season is semi-annual.

 
Secrets of My Success: Zac Millner-Cretney

Join us for a special professional development talk by filmmaker Zac Millner-Cretney. Zac will discuss his unconventional career pathway and ethics of practice: Friday 25th August 1-2pm, Level 3, Rowden White Library, Student Pavilion, University of Melbourne, Parkville

 
Staff News #32 – 19 Oct

1. UMSU Whole Org Meeting
2. SWOTVAC / Exam issues
3. Office Key Pickup

 
Melb Uni Law Revue

An annual comedy sketch show written and performed by (not just Law) students.

 
Secrets of My Success: Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh

Join us for a special professional development talk by writer, producer and arts worker Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh: Wednesday 23rd August 1-2pm, Level 3, Rowden White Library, Student Pavilion, University of Melbourne, Parkville.

 
Staff News #31 – 12 Oct

1. Time to Unpack!
2. Access to 168
3. Building Defects

 
Med Moves

A dance group for Melb Uni graduate students that provides classes tailored for beginners in a range of different dance genres.

 
Making Video Art Together a workshop w/ Nina Mulhall

Join artist Nina Mulhall for ‘Making Video Art Together’ a three-part workshop 13, 20, 27 September 1-2:30pm. Making Video Art Together guides participants through forms of collective production of documentary-style video art including developing ideas, filming, and editing.

 
Four Letter Word Theatre

Producing provocative contemporary theatre, tackling challenging material and unearthing fresh talent.

 
Performance Photography Workshop with Jack Dixon-Gunn

Do you want to learn how to photograph theatre, dance and contemporary performance? This will be a fun and accessible workshop taking place over two dates: 10th August 1-3pm (Guild Theatre) & 24th August 1-3pm (George Paton Gallery).

 
Staff News #30 – 04 Oct

1. Work from Home (3-7 Oct)
2. Access to Building 168
3. 168 Defect Form

 
Flare Dance Ensemble

A student-run dance group that aims to provide ample opportunities for students to learn, teach, choreograph, and perform dance across stage and street styles.

 
Everything is Print: Screen Printing workshop with Troppo Print Studio

Join Matt & Sarah from Troppo on Friday 18th August, 1-3pm for a free Screen Printing workshop!

 
Element Theatre Company

Element Theatre Company is a student-run theatre group that creates Mandarin plays.

 
History

Anyone wishing to understand the contemporary art scene in Melbourne during the 1970s and 1980s need look no further than the program of events at the Ewing and George Paton Galleries. In addition to launching the careers of some of Australia’s finest artists, the gallery provided a training ground for some of our most influential Curators.

 
Staff News – Special Edition: NSP Move

1. Date Changes for Relocation
2. Key Pick-Up
3. Getting to Building 168

 
Dead End Theatre

Dead End Theatre is a new student theatre group focused on creating new work blending theatre, multimedia and other visual artforms.

 
Test Ida Bar packages

If you're an UMSU Club or Society or a Student Theatre Group then you can order your alcohol for your next event through The Ida Bar

 
Cipta Theatre Company

Cipta Theatre Company is a new student theatre group focusing on nurturing new writers and staging new work.

 
Test Figma

Figma for test news

 
Barkly Theatre

Barkly Theatre is a new student theatre group committed to presenting established works of theatre, from classic to contemporary.

 
Georgia - Assessment & Triage Coordinator

Georgia has a social work background and has worked in both government and community service settings before starting at the Advocacy Service. Georgia is committed to social justice and human rights and is passionate about assisting students to navigate the complex University system.

 
Shimmer(ing)

‘Shimmer(ing)’ approaches phenomena by way of embodiment. The feeling of light shimmering atop a reflective surface; shimmering; visual onomatopoeia; a verbal designation that captures the quality of something intangible...
23 October–3 November

 
Test News Friday

More testing right here

 
Eloise - Advocate

Eloise has a master’s degree in social work and a background of working with children and families, and with victim-survivors of domestic violence. Eloise joined the Advocacy team in 2023 as the Assessment and Triage Coordinator, moving into an Advocate role in 2024.

 
TAXIBOX MOBILE STORAGE

Storage delivered, simple. Use link to get $100 off

 
Unplayable Games

Welcome to our suite of Unplayable Games; a memorial to tabletop pastimes and their ashes.
23 October–3 November

 
What's on

Find out about workshops, shows and all that's happening at Union House Theatre.

 
Staff News #29 – 26 Sept

1. Moving Week – Final Reminders
2. Relocation Promo Packages
3. Building 168 User Training

 
Michelle - Senior Advocate

Michelle has a combined 20 years’ experience working in the tertiary sector with roles in advocacy, administration, accommodation, pastoral care, and teaching. She has a law degree from La Trobe University and a humanities PhD from ANU where she completed an exchange with Oxford University. She has also worked for the state and federal government on policy and constituent matters and is a Spanish native speaker.

 
Hopper

Download the Hopper App & get up to 10% OFF flights & hotels worldwide*(T&Cs apply)

 
The Artist’s Eye

'The Artist’s Eye' is an exhibition closely inspired by the essays in John Berger’s book ‘Ways of Seeing’. Featuring VCA 2022 graduates and curated by Patricia Agus.
2–13 October

 
 
Nadia - Senior Advocate

Nadia has been with the service since 2012. Initially working across the Advocacy Service and Legal Service in a triage role, she progressed to a Senior Advocate position in 2019. She is passionate about social justice and has extensive experience working in the not-for-profit sector. In her previous role Nadia worked with law students from Monash University within a Community Legal Centre. Nadia holds a Bachelor of Arts (History & Anthropology) from Deakin University.

 
11-22 SEPTEMBER: ENTRANCE: NABIS2K

NABIS2K is an exhibition of contemporary painters whose work addresses age-old themes of decoration, ornamentation, and domestic space with a modern perspective and palette.

 
Alanna - Senior Advocate

Alanna has 9 years’ combined experience working in university administration at the ANU, Uni of Melbourne and the Uni of Herts in the UK and 14 years’ experience working as a student advocate: 4 years at Deakin Uni Student Assoc (DUSA) and nearly 10 years at UMSU. She has a B.Teach from Uni of Wollongong and a Master of Social Work from Uni of Melbourne. Alanna has also worked in the community NFP sector and government welfare departments in the UK and Australia.

 
 
JAS H. DUKE: Back from Brighton

This exhibition features material from Duke’s time in Brighton and his return to Melbourne in early 1973, where he became a member of Collective Effort Press (est. 1978). 31 July–11 August

 
Paul - Team Leader

Paul has over 12 years’ experience as an advocate. Over this time, he has assisted students on a vast range of issues, with a particular interest in misconduct matters. Paul also acts as a liaison between the Advocacy Service and the UMSU Student Reps to support them in their representative roles and co-writes the SUAS Service Reports.

 
Nene Chicken Carlton

Redeem In-Store

 
You, Me, and Everything Around Us

This is an exhibition of photographic and multi-disciplinary works that explore the interconnectedness of the human body and the environments they occupy (both physical and emotional) through the lens of autobiographical relationships. 31 July–11 August

 
 
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Phoebe - Manager

Phoebe has more than 37 years of experience working in advocacy and social justice in the community sector, with 18 of those years at UMSU. Phoebe has both social work and law qualifications, with Bachelors of Arts and Social Work from Sydney University and Master of Law from ANU. She is a survivor of student politics in the 1980s and has a particular interest in the rights of marginalised and vulnerable workers and students.

 
BFT North Melbourne

Discounted student memberships & intro offers are available now

 
Schnitz Melbourne Connect

Grab yourself a Schnitz Rewards Card from the Melbourne Connect store.

 
Our Summerfest O-Week Schedule!
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?? Hello hello! Summerfest is right upon us, and we'll be around for the following events on the following dates this week of February 21st-28th to tell you all about us, and our marvellous events, programs and initiatives for the year! ??

 
 
2025 Workshop Program Coming Soon

Join our E-News and follow our Instagram page for 2025 workshop announcements.

 
Exhibition Example

Recent exhibition

 
Event: Critical Perceptions: practice, publishing, performance

Join us at the George Paton Gallery for conversations, readings and performances, as part of The Possibilities Are Immense: Fifty Years of the George Paton Gallery. Thursday 31 October, 6-7PM.

 
UMAC Artist Development Award

Win $2500 for further development of an artist and their work. The awardee also has the opportunity to be mentored by UMAC staff over the following 12 months (2025).

 
Sound + Production Workshops with AVM!

Want to get involved in sound and production? Interested in live music and mixing? Join UMSU’s in-house technical production team for a series of free workshops to build your skills!

 
Creative Collage Workshop

Thursday 26 September, 5.30-7.30pm. Calling all visionaries, creatives and STEM artists. There are many solutions to a problem. Bring your ideas to into art, refine your vision or take a new approach—whatever works for you, we've got you covered in our collage craft workshop.

 
Watercolour painting Workshop

Thursday 19 September, 5.30-7.30pm. Join us for a chill watercolour painting session and bring some balance to your busy week! Discover how painting with watercolours can bring peace and serenity to your creative practice.

 
Colour Painting Workshop

Thursday 29 August, 5.30-7.30pm. Join us for a creative session and let your inner artist shine with acrylics! Attend this workshop to learn the art of acrylic painting and expand your artistic palette with our colour-focused activities.

 
Fragmentary Encounters: a Subject Reader Workshop

A two-part experimental research workshop, engaging with the subject reader as a form of creative/critical practice.

 
Permutations: 18 x 4

Permutations: 18 x 4 is curated by Isabel Baker, Georgina Loughnan, and Mia Palmer-Verevis. On show from November 14 - December 5. Closing event: Thursday December 5, 6-8pm.

 
UMSU Art Prize​

On show from 12 September - ​ 28 September, the inaugural UMSU Art Prize is a major new initiative that celebrates the legacy of student unionism in Australia and the power of student voices.

 
Lore and Order: In Memoriam of Silver City Lodge No. 141​

On show from 22 August - 6 September​ 'Lore and Order: In Memoriam of Silver City Lodge No. 141' unearths artefacts and stories linking Masonic ritual, Mad Max, and BHP's early histories.

 
Home

On show from 1-16 August, Home is an exhibition by Antoinette Armstrong, Georgia Harding and Kiki Stanford​.

 
PISS IN MY POCKET

On show from 1-16 August, PISS IN MY POCKET is a solo exhibition by Mae Czechowski.

 
Photography Workshop with Matto Lucas

Join us for FREE portrait photography workshops, led by Matto Lucas on 7 August and 2 October. These workshops are accessible, open to all skill levels and don't require specialist equipment to enjoy.

 
Everything is Print: Screen Printing Workshop

Join Troppo Print Studio for a free Screen Printing workshops in the Arts Lab!

 
Anna - Senior Advocate

Anna was a student advocate at the Monash Student Association for 7 years before joining the UMSU team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (History) from Monash University and is currently completing a Master of Social Work. Outside of student advocacy, Anna has worked in the mental health sector and has a particular interest and experience working with students with mental health issues.

 
Singalong

Sing, make friends, and have fun!

 
Blind and Low Vision Audiences
Blind and Low Vision Audiences

Read about Audio Description and Touch/Tactile Tours to make your show accessible for Blind and Low Vision Audiences.

 
Join our e-news 'Followspot'

Are you here for the DRAMA? Find out about theatre opportunities, free tickets, auditions and callouts and more.

 
Corpus Machina Collective’s “ICARUS”: An Exceptional Debut

ICARUS, takes the timeless myth of the same name to new heights. Corpus Machina Collective’s ICARUS follows the legend of Icarus almost to a tee, but set in a modern world with a range of challenges and complexities that the Icarus of Greek mythology never could’ve imagined.

 
The Scarlet Sun: A Show You’d Kill To See

The Scarlet Sun had everything you could want in a whodunnit – an intense cast, twisting storyline, and catchy tunes that rattled around my brain for days after.

 
A croissant tray is only a croissant tray until you look a third time

Featuring Hoi Ni Jess Chow, Freja Innes-Ker and Mikaela McBain. On show from 20-31 May 2024. Opening event Thursday 23 May 5-7pm.

 
(de)compositions

By rochelle morris. On show from 29 April - 10 May 2024. Opening event Thursday 2 May 5-7pm .

 
Sincere Affection

'Sincere Affection' featuring Lewis Egan and Lana Knezevic. On show 11-22 March with opening event Thursday 14 March 5-7pm.

 
Chinese Music Group (CMG)

CMG provides a platform for contemporary Chinese music productions.

 
Uni Melb Music Theatre Association (UMMTA)

UMMTA produce a full-scale musical production each semester, as well as running smaller projects and holding fun events.

 
Melb Uni Chinese Theatre Group (MUCTG)

Established in 1993, MUCTG presents two productions each year in Chinese with English surtitles.

 
Contemporary Collage and Illustration with Minna Gilligan

Join artist Minna Gilligan on Wednesday 25th October 1-3pm to explore the mediums of collage and illustration. This workshop will take you through the A-Z of contemporary collage!

 
Happy Dentistry

15% off on all dental services or No Gap for Private Insurance Extra holder

 
Sustainable Beeswax & Vegan Food Wraps with Christina Darras

Join artist Christina Darras in this free workshop 12th of October 12-2pm. Make your own beeswax or vegan food-wraps and say goodbye to plastic!

 
Fussy Artlab: Accessories DIY Workshop

Join the team from Fussy Artlab for a handmade workshop! Design your own accessories, create a personalized gift for your bestie or simply relax and make new friends.

 
Drawing on Complexity

Be part of creating an epic drawing that will take over multiple locations at UniMelb during Mudfest from 23-26 August.

 
Secrets of My Success: Rosa Spring Voss

Join us for a special professional development talk by photographer Rosa Spring Voss. Rosa will discuss her practice, career pathway and approaches to creative wellbeing: Thursday 24th August 1-2pm, Level 3, Rowden White Library, Student Pavilion, University of Melbourne, Parkville

 
Portrait Photography with Matto Lucas

Join artist Matto Lucas on Tuesday 15th August 1-3pm for a FREE portrait photography workshop! Matto Lucas is an Australian artist, photographer, creator, curator and art facilitator working within mixed and digital media, with a preference for photography and performance.

 
Contact and e-news signup

Get in touch with the GPG and visit us in person at the Arts and Cultural Building.

 
Arts Lab

The Arts Lab is an open-access art studio for creative activity located on level 1, Arts and Cultural Building, Monash Road, Building 159.

 
11-22 SEPTEMBER: MAIN: VCA Graduate Residency and Exhibition Award: Jordan Koudmani

Jordan Koudmani’s practice revolves around the construction of sound-based sculptures, stringing together derelict materials and analogue media.

 
Sound Explorations Lab

Become awake to the sounds of our world and how they can tell stories. Union House Theatre and the George Paton Gallery present the Sound Explorations Lab, a 3-part workshop series hosted by sound artist Mara Schwerdtfeger.

 
Creative Neighbourhoods: a walking tour of Collingwood Yards

Join us for a walking tour of Collingwood Yards, a former technical college, revitalised into a creative arts precinct and affordable home for numerous creative businesses, galleries, and studios.

 
Cut and Paste Library

Join us on Wednesday 19 July for Cut and Paste Library – a fun, playful, experimental collage and illustration workshop with artist Mina Gilligan!

 
Misdemeanours

MJ Bentley, Jaja, Kathy Chen, Cael Gilmour, Channon Goodwin, Lana Knezevic, Isaac Lizardo, Mikaela McBain, Sean Monaghan, Jolin See, Sara Seresli, Lilly Skipper, Poppy Skipper, Nicole Theodore, Jessie Turner. Curated by Lilly Skipper.

 
Arevo: Free Lime e-scooter ride

Simply download the app & register to claim free ride! T&Cs apply

 
Welcome to 2022
Creative Arts album cover

Hello hello and welcome to 2022! We're excited about the year ahead and what we are all going to create. Please visit our blog to keep up to date on everything Creative Arts!

 
RFS

 
President's News – 2 October 2024

KEY CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES PASSED TO STRENGTHEN UMSU'S HANDLING OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

 
Introducing: The Ability Issue #1
Image of the magazine's cover with text that reads "The ability issue, Edition one, 2023."

A content warning, an Acknowledgement of Country, and an Introduction to the team that made this happen.

 
Anytime Fitness Carlton

Join Anytime Fitness Carlton & you’ll get a $200 Club Credit!

 
Test time

This is a test news article for new way

 
Staff News #27 – 14 Sept 2022

1. Final Countdown: NSP Move
2. Keep Your Webpages Current
3. Public Holidays + Scheduled Events

 
President's News — 8 August 2024

We've heard you loud and clear! Over 1000 of you signed a petition for a General Meeting about the uni's involvement in weapons research.

 
Editorial
Our mascot, Owlfie, extending one wing in a welcoming gesture

A word from the Editorial team

 
President's News - 2 August 2024

Update on stance on conflict in Gaza.

 
Officers' Report

A half tongue in cheek, half sincere overview of this year in the department

 
Brunetti Classico

Show your student ID card and enjoy a 10% discount.

 
HealthSmart Pharmacy University

INSTORE: 20% off Frank Green Bottles & 10% discount on other products

 
Bicycle Network

Score a free 3-month Bicycle Network membership.

 
Staff News #25 – 29 Aug 2022

1. Volunteer Program Review
2. New PCs arriving
3. Employee Management System

 
President's News - 8 July 2024

UMSU calls on the University of Melbourne to respect and protect students' fundamental human rights.

 
The Disabilities Department
Owlfie, our mascot, with one wing outstretched, joyfully immerses in music, donning a dark pair of h

An overview of our department, our mascot, and how to find us

 
Staff News #24 – 22 Aug 2022

1. Moving Updates!
2. Reminder: Basecamp Response Times
3. Collect Your Sem 1 A1s

 
President's News — 12 June 2024

UMSU's stance on war in Gaza.

 
Chiropractic Health and Wellness on Collins

Free spine & posture assessments and a 10% discount

 
President's News – 13 May 2024

UMSU is committed to safe student activism – and we have a guide for that!

 
Just Right: My Experience with OCD
A cropped image of door handles, with text above that reads "OCD instruction manual"

Three pieces of artwork: 'OCD Instruction Manual', 'On Off', and 'Transformed'

 
IK2

Use discount code UMSU for $5 off

 
Staff News #23 - 15 Aug 2022

1. 'Request A Project' is back!
2. Figma: self-service design option
3. New Ida Bar booking system

 
 
President's News — 16 October 2023

The results of the referendum last Saturday are incredibly disappointing, hurtful and frustrating. UMSU acknowledges and respects the call for a week of silence shared by Indigenous leaders following the result.

 
"How are you?"
A pair of cabaret masks. To the left, a lively yellow mask adorned with a red ribbon exudes laughter

By Matthew Denipitiya

 
President's News - 22 September 2023
Purple box with UMSU logo and President's News title

The Racism at Unimelb survey aims to capture experiences of racism of students of colour at the University of Melbourne, the findings of the report will form the base of the third edition of the Racism at Unimelb Report.

 
Snooze VR: A Review
A sleeping mask and a spoon (to represent the concept of 'spoons' in energy management for those wit

By Eleanore Arnold-Moore

 
President's News — 15 May 2023

Statement from UMSU Queer re: Email from Dean of Arts regarding Fight Transphobia UniMelb stickers

 
President's News - 28 September 2023
Purple box with UMSU logo and student powered logo with

The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) supports ‘yes, but...’ in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October.

 
Staff News #21

1. Building Aboriginal Cultural Competency Workshop
2. Pop-up COVID-19 Vax at Parkville
3. WinterFest Staff Survey

 
President's News — 17 May 2023

“No one left behind”? Statement on Federal Budget.

 
President's News – 16 May 2023

UMSU stands in solidarity with the Sudanese community and calls for an end for the war in Sudan

 
Sensational

My Experience with Sensory Processing Difficulties as an Autistic Person

 
President's News – 21 April 2023

Student Solidarity Pledge with the NTEU

 
President's News — 3 March 2023

Student Voice Via Student Representation: UMSU Position on MSF

 
May
steampunk heart graphic

 
President's News — 19 October 2022

//CW: Sexual assault and harassment, stealthing, online abuse//

 
President's News — 6 October 2022

UMSU Stands in Solidarity with Protests Against the Iranian Government

 
President's News — 2 September 2022

UMSU Stands in Solidarity with the MSA and Monash Muslim Students

 
President's News — 26 August 2022

Psssst – hey UniMelb, want to improve your QILT score? UMSU’s here to help!

 
 
President's News — 12 August 2022

Statement regarding proposed "UMSU Stands with Palestine - BDS and Solidarity Policy".

 
The Kiss of Remission
Image of colourful confetti

CAMP Excerpts - Queers &Disabilities Featured Artist

 
President's News — 30 June 2022

Statement regarding UMSU Motion on Palestine and consultation process.

 
Staff News #6 - WinterFest

WinterFest Microsite LIVE
Acknowledgement of Country: Guidelines
Contacting the Events Team

 
President's News — 6 May 2022

Statement regarding 'UMSU stands with Palestine - BDS and Solidarity Policy' motion.

 
President's News — 29 March 2022

CW: Sexual Assault and Harassment.

 
‘Huh?’ and Seek
Hearing loss cartoon

My Experience in Uncovering Hidden Hearing Loss

 
President's News — 16 March 2022

Divest Now, UniMelb!

 
President's News — 7 March 2022

A statement from the UMSU President, Women's and Southbank Departments on sexual misconduct at the University of Melbourne.

 
A Hot Land with Pines:
camping tent in pine trees and a campfire

Remembering Judy Heumann, Camp Jened and the Disability Civil Rights Movemen

 
President's News — 1 March 2022

A statement on Ukraine — UMSU stands in solidarity with Ukraine against current military attacks from Russia.

 
Staff News #4 WinterFest - 6 June

WinterFest hoodies
Vote on your favourite name for UMSU font
Reprint finalisation extended

 
President's News — 23 February 2022

Validate your vaccination status NOW to avoid de-allocation from your in-person classes!

 
Staff News #3 WinterFest - 30 May

1. NSP Move Updates
2. Help Name the *new* UMSU Typeface!
3. Opt-in for IG Takeovers

 
President’s News – 11 January 2022

Happy New Year! I hope everyone has had a restful holiday and continue to stay safe.

 
Staff News WF #2 - 23 May

WinterFest 2022
Key dates and deadlines
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group — EOIs still open!

 
C&S Bulletin (Part 2) - October 3, 2023

Zoom Reports in AGMs
Risk Assessments - use the correct template
Grant Applications Close - October 22, midnight
Training (ICYMI - September 18)

 
Staff News #19 - 9 May 2022

Winterfest is coming
'Request a Project' closed for Sem 1
What's happening with the NSP?

 
agm

 
Staff News #18 - 3 May

1. ‘UMSU stands with Palestine - BDS and Solidarity Policy’ motion
2. Reminder: Social Media Content Moderation
3. Social Media Posting Suspended

 
Staff News #17 - 26 Apr 2022

DIY designs
Incoming mail deliveries
Website tip - Alt-text

 
Staff News #15 - 4 Apr 2022

Covidsafe processes
Unimelb holiday - Easter Tuesday
Free flu shots

 
 
Staff News #13 21 March

New whole organisation calendar
Final day for Adobe requests
Creating repeating events on web

 
Staff News #12 - 15 Mar

New admin email
New credit card
Staff and OBs Adobe software request

 
 
 
KNU

 
Staff News #1 WinterFest - 16 May

New Student Precinct
Induction Refreshers
UMSU in the news

 
Staff News #16 - 13 Apr 2022

Easter break!
Events at UMSU
Job Opportunity: Operations Officer

 
Staff News #14 28 Mar 2022

Support to adjust your events
SummerFest Survey
Collect your A1 posters

 
 
 
 
Staff News #11 7 Mar 2022

Thanks for SummerFest
SSO and Staff logins on website
Help Desk moving

 
 
Staff News #9 - 18 Feb 2022

SummerFest is here
Major events next week
Website update

 
Reminder - Validate your Vax!

Don't forget to validate your vaccination status BEFORE you return to campus!  Every student attending campus MUST validate their vaccination status  (vaccinated or exempt)  beforehand if you haven't already.

 
Staff News #8 - 14 Feb

New website
Check links, events, news!
New intranet

 
Covid, and campus and ventilation - OH MY

Priority for returning to campus, preliminary to returning to campus.
Process for returning to campus and how UMSU supports staff and student representatives

 
 
President’s News – 26 August 2021

The President of the Academic Board has resolved that results from Semester 2 2021 will not be included in students’ WAM Calculation if they are below their current WAM benchmark. It is the exact same settings that were in place last year, on the back of UMSU’s initial WAMnesty campaign.

 
Staff News #7 7 Feb 2022

SummerFest 2022 — less than one month to go!

 
Staff News #6 - 31 Jan 2022

1. SummerFest Online: Hopin Info Session and Test Event
2. Covid Safe Planning for Department Events
3. SummerFest Key Dates and Info

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Legend of the Amulet: Special Consideration Exam Period Edition

Sometimes, it’s fun to imagine that the pursuit of your education is like a grand quest in the tradition of Lord of the Rings (especially if you are trying to procrastinate). After all, you are after that precious (a.k.a your degree).

 
Help! I have so much information in my head that I forgot to bring a pen to the exam!

There’s only so much information a brain can hold. All those books talking about the brain that can heal itself or neuroplasticity of memory can go and stuff themselves.

 
Lighting for Theatre – the Basics

UHT’s Jacob Shears takes us through the basics of lighting for a theatre environment

 
5 Steps to Sound Design

UHT’s Connor Ross takes us through the 5 Steps for making an effective sound design.

 
Using a Hand Saw

UHT’s Stage Carpenter/Mechanist Allen Laverty talks through how to use a hand saw correctly and efficiently.

 
Staff News #10 - 1 Mar

SummerFest update
Website SSO
Project reminders

 
UniMelb Vax Mandate FAQ

Everything you need to know about the University's recent vaccination validation deadline.

 
POC

 
I object! Assessment Disputes and the Law (i.e.: University Policy)

There’s something really satisfying about watching Jim Carey over-enunciate and over-emote his lines in Liar Liar. Particularly “I object!”.

 
Shooting yourself in the foot: Academic Misconduct Exam Edition

You’re nearly there at the end. You can’t wait to clear that last exam so you can fall asleep with a straw feeding you milkshake intra-mouthly from that Maccas post-exam feast. It’s only 3 hours and you’re home free.

 
Using a Square

UHT’s Stage Carpenter/Mechanist Allen Laverty talks through how to use a square.

 
How to set up a Mic stand

UHT’s Head Technician Clynton Jones talks through the basics of how to correctly set up and pack up mic stands.

 
Fake Medical Certificates… not a big deal, right?

Everyone struggles at the end of semester. Sometimes the stress to meet deadlines or the pressure of sitting exams becomes too difficult for some students.

 
President’s News – 22 October 2021

CW // Discussions of sexual assault and harassment, without explicit detail.

UMSU welcomes the University’s recent Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Policy as?an important step forward in creating a safer campus.

 
 
 
A basic toolkit

UHT's Stage Carpenter/Mechanist Allen Laverty talks through the contents of a basic tool kit for making theatre sets.

 
Some things to know at the beginning of the semester

The beginning of first semesters at University have a particular magic to them – a sense of newness, re-invention, and of freedom. If you’re a first year, they’re the beginning of a course, shiny like glitter in the sun.