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JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETY
Joining a club on campus is a great
way to meet people who share your
interests, and maybe even develop
some new skills. There are more than
150 clubs available so there’s bound to
be something for you. Or if not, you can
always start your own!
Just some of Melbourne’s activity clubs:
Animal Protection Society
Book Club
Chocolate Lovers’ Society
Debating Society
Fantasy and Science Fiction
Appreciation Society
Film Society
Fotoholics Photography Club
French Club
Indian Club
Political Interest Society.
ENJOY STUDENT UNION
EVENTS AND SERVICES
For over 128 years, the Student Union
has been enhancing the dynamic
community life on campus at the
University of Melbourne. The Student
Union is the representative body for
all students, and provides cultural and
support services as well as organising
activities throughout the year.
HAVE FUN AND STAY FIT
Whether you’re a serious athlete
wanting to represent the University,
looking for some fun and ftness
between classes, or keen to discover
a new adventure activity, Melbourne
University Sport has something for you.
The sports precinct at the University
is among the very best in Melbourne.
The Beaurepaire Centre features a
25-metre, six-lane heated indoor lap
pool and a large strength and ftness
gym that overlooks the athletics track
and sports feld. The Sports Centre
houses four dedicated group ftness
studios – offering classes in everything
from yoga and Pilates to Cardio Box –
as well as squash courts and massage
and physiotherapy services. The new
Lincoln Square Fitness centre offers
a gym and group ftness classes. The
Alpine Lodge at Mount Buller and the
Boat House on the Yarra River are also
available for student hire.
Just some of Melbourne’s sporting clubs:
Aikido
Athletics
Cricket
Cycling
Dancesport
Fencing
Football
Futsal
Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountaineering
Netball
Skiing
Volleyball
Waterpolo.
Get into life
at Melbourne
The Melbourne experience is more than just
lectures and study sessions. You’ll enjoy
amazing new experiences, making lifelong
friends along the way.
Top five things to
do on campus
If you fnd yourself with a
spare hour or two between
lectures, why not…
1
Enjoy a BBQ on South
Lawn or catch a free
band performance on
North Court.
2
Be inspired by a free
public lecture from a
world-renowned expert.
3
Drop into MU Sport for
a weights session or
group ftness class.
4
Whet your cultural
appetite at the Ian Potter
Museum of Art or the
Union House Theatre.
5
Track down the best
coffee at one of
the many cafes on
campus.
150+
student
clubs
25+
cafes
40+
sporting
clubs
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Fair Trade Fair, 2012
Judo Club