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This week 12 Oct–18 Oct 2026

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6:30 pm Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg

Seminar Art and exhibitions

External Organisations Past Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg WhenTuesday 13 October 2026 · 6:30 pm–7:30 pm WhereKings Cross Library, 50–52 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point NSW 2011 Join poet and performer Charles Freyberg for a conversation about art and life, hosted by Danny Gardner. Free; book through the organiser. Registration closed View event →

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10:00 am Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair

Networking Event Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair WhenSaturday 17 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereRydges World Square, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (enter via Liverpool Street) Explore LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses, creative products and community connections at this free fair in central Sydney. No registration required View event →

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1:00 pm KOISS Newcastle End of Trimester Party

KOI Student Society Past KOISS Newcastle End of Trimester Party WhenThursday 1 October 2026 · 1:00 pm–5:00 pm WhereKing Edward Park, Newcastle NSW Celebrate the end of trimester with KOISS Newcastle at King Edward Park. Enjoy food, games and music with fellow students; registration is required. Registration closed View event →

Fri2

10:00 am Barangaroo Markets

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Barangaroo Markets WhenFriday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereWatermans Cove, Barangaroo South, Sydney NSW 2000 Explore waterfront stalls, local makers and street food at Barangaroo. Free entry; purchases are optional and paid separately. No registration required View event →

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8:00 am EQ Markets

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past EQ Markets WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 8:00 am–2:00 pm WhereThe Market Canopy, Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park NSW 2021 Browse fresh produce, artisan goods and gourmet food under the Market Canopy at Moore Park. Entry is free; purchases cost extra. No registration required View event →

8:00 am Maroubra Beach Markets

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Maroubra Beach Markets WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 8:00 am–2:00 pm WhereBroadarrow Reserve, 292 Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra NSW 2035 Explore local makers, fresh produce and food stalls near Maroubra Beach. Free entry, with optional food and shopping purchases. No registration required View event →

8:00 am Surry Hills Vintage Market

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Surry Hills Vintage Market WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 8:00 am–4:00 pm WhereShannon Reserve, corner Collins Street and Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 Discover second-hand, handmade and recycled finds at the Surry Hills community market. Free entry; stall purchases are paid separately. No registration required View event →

10:00 am Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways

Seminar Music

External Organisations Past Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 am–11:30 am WhereRandwick Town Hall, 90 Avoca Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Explore music and creative career pathways with practising artists and industry professionals at this free panel and Q&A in Randwick. Registration closed View event →

10:00 am New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff

Cultural Celebration Fashion and styling

External Organisations Past New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm WhereMuseum Park, 430 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300; Sunday inside Newcastle Museum’s McIntyre Theatrette Join a free, drop-in fashion and textile experience in Newcastle. Saturday features runway fun; Sunday offers a relaxed sensory experience. No registration required View event →

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10:00 am New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff

Cultural Celebration Fashion and styling

External Organisations Past New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff WhenSunday 4 October 2026 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm WhereMuseum Park, 430 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300; Sunday inside Newcastle Museum’s McIntyre Theatrette Join a free, drop-in fashion and textile experience in Newcastle. Saturday features runway fun; Sunday offers a relaxed sensory experience. No registration required View event →

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9:30 am KOI Sportsfest 2026 Volleyball — Brighton Beach

Student Engagement Office Past KOI Sportsfest 2026 WhenTuesday 6 October 2026 · 9:30 am–12:00 pm WhereBrighton Beach (6 October); NCIE, Redfern (7 October) Join KOI Sportsfest 2026 on 6–7 October for volleyball at Brighton Beach and four more sports at NCIE, Redfern. Register by 2 October. Registration closed View event →

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9:30 am KOI Sportsfest 2026 Swimming, badminton, basketball and futsal — NCIE, Redfern

Student Engagement Office Past KOI Sportsfest 2026 WhenWednesday 7 October 2026 · 9:30 am–5:00 pm WhereBrighton Beach (6 October); NCIE, Redfern (7 October) Join KOI Sportsfest 2026 on 6–7 October for volleyball at Brighton Beach and four more sports at NCIE, Redfern. Register by 2 October. Registration closed View event →

Thu8

11:00 am International Student Career Expo 2026

Networking Event Career development

External Organisations Past International Student Career Expo 2026 WhenThursday 8 October 2026 · 11:00 am–4:00 pm WhereLower Town Hall, Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (enter via Druitt Street) Meet employers, explore graduate and internship opportunities, and hear career talks at this free Sydney expo for international students. Registration closed View event →

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1:00 pm Artist-2-Artist: Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay

Workshop Pottery and ceramics

External Organisations Past Artist-2-Artist: Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay WhenSaturday 10 October 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:30 pm WhereCity of Sydney Creative Studios, 119 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Experiment with clay hand-building and collaborative making with Wong Ching Yee (Jenny). Beginner-friendly; $25 general access, booking required. Registration closed View event →

4:00 pm In Conversation with Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran

Seminar Art and exhibitions

External Organisations Past In Conversation with Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran WhenSaturday 10 October 2026 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm WhereLecture Theatre EG02, E Block, UNSW Art & Design, corner Oxford Street and Greens Road, Paddington NSW 2021 Hear artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran discuss creative practice and ceramics at UNSW Art & Design. Free, with advance booking required. Registration closed View event →

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6:30 pm Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg

Seminar Art and exhibitions

External Organisations Past Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg WhenTuesday 13 October 2026 · 6:30 pm–7:30 pm WhereKings Cross Library, 50–52 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point NSW 2011 Join poet and performer Charles Freyberg for a conversation about art and life, hosted by Danny Gardner. Free; book through the organiser. Registration closed View event →

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10:00 am Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair

Networking Event Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair WhenSaturday 17 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereRydges World Square, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (enter via Liverpool Street) Explore LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses, creative products and community connections at this free fair in central Sydney. No registration required View event →

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5:00 pm Spring Sessions: DEVAURA and salllvage

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Spring Sessions: DEVAURA and salllvage WhenWednesday 21 October 2026 · 5:00 pm–8:00 pm WhereMacquarie Street forecourt, State Library of NSW, Sydney NSW 2000 Enjoy an outdoor evening of live music with DEVAURA and DJ salllvage at the State Library. Free drop-in event; no booking required. No registration required View event →

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6:00 pm 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenThursday 22 October 2026 · 6:00 pm–9:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

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10:00 am 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenFriday 23 October 2026 · 10:00 am–5:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

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Week 1

Mon 29 Jun

T226: KOISS Welcome Week

KOI Student Society Past T226: KOISS Welcome Week WhenMonday 29 June 2026 WhereKing's Own Institute, Wynyard Green, Levels, 7-11/11 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 Kickstart your trimester with one of King’s Own Institute’s finest traditions! Hosted by the KOI Student Society (KOISS) and the Student Engagement Office, Welcome Week is five action-packed days designed… Registration closed View event →

Week 3

Fri 17 Apr

9:00 pm Electric Island Sideshow: Sydney

Performance / Showcase Student opportunity

External Organisations Past Electric Island Sideshow: Sydney WhenFriday 17 April 2026 · 9:00 pm–4:00 am Where122 Lang Road, Moore Park, NSW [T226: Week 3] Feeling burnt out from study and missing a proper social escape with music and friends? This high-energy music event gives Sydney students a chance to unwind, connect,… No registration required View event →

Week 6

Thu 6 Aug

KOISS Java CodeLab Challenge

KOISS Clubs Past KOISS Java CodeLab Challenge WhenThursday 6 August 2026 WhereKing's Own Institute Wynyard Green, Levels, 7-11/11 York St, Sydney NSW [T226 Week 6 & 8] The KOISS Coding Club invites KOI IT students to participate in the Java CodeLab Challenge, a two-session coding event designed to develop practical Java programming,… Registration closed View event →

Week 7

Mon 10 Aug

3:00 pm KOISS Badminton Tournament

KOISS Clubs Past KOISS Badminton Tournament WhenMonday 10 August 2026 · 3:00 pm–6:00 pm WhereATC Badminton Centre Unit A/27 Hiles St, Alexandria NSW 2015 [T226: Week 7] Come along and enjoy an afternoon of badminton at the KOISS Badminton Club Tournament, a fun warm-up event for KOI Sports Fest 2026. Organised and led by… Registration closed View event →

Tue 11 Aug

4:30 pm KOISS Newcastle Movie Meet

KOI Student Society Past KOISS Newcastle Movie Meet WhenTuesday 11 August 2026 · 4:30 pm–7:00 pm WhereKOI Newcastle Student Lounge, Level 1, 59 Darby Street, Cooks Hill NSW T226: Week 7 Assignments, assessments, exams - could you use a proper break? KOISS Newcastle's Movie Meet gives KOI Newcastle students a relaxed afternoon to unwind and connect with fellow… Registration closed View event →

Fri 14 Aug

KOI Open Day 2026

King's Own Institute Past KOI Open Day 2026 WhenFriday 14 August 2026 WhereKing's Own Institute, Level 9, 11 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T226: Week 7 Join us for KOI Open Day 2026 and discover what studying at KOI could look like for you. Explore our campus, experience our innovative learning environment, meet… Registration closed View event →

Sat 15 Aug

Sydney Science Trail: Community Day at the Australian Museum

External Organisations Past Sydney Science Trail: Community Day at the Australian Museum WhenSaturday 15 August 2026 Where1 William Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, [T226: Week 7] Swap the library for a day of live science, hands-on discovery, and a genuine mental reset that is completely free and only a short ride from campus.… Registration closed View event →

Sun 16 Aug

KOISS Sydney Nature Tour: Figure 8 Pools Hike

KOISS Clubs Past KOISS Sydney Nature Tour: Figure 8 Pools Hike WhenSunday 16 August 2026 WhereRoyal National Park, New South Wales T226: Week 7 Join the KOI Student Engagement Office and KOISS Hiking Club for a coastal adventure through Royal National Park, from Otford to the famous Figure 8 Pools. What… Registration closed View event →

Week 8

Sun 16 Aug

Top Dog Film Festival: Sydney East

External Organisations Past Top Dog Film Festival: Sydney East WhenSunday 16 August 2026 WhereRitz Cinema,45 St Pauls St, Randwick, NSW [T226: Week 8] The dog film festival Sydney students have been waiting for is here and it's the perfect antidote to assessment burnout and endless screen fatigue. This is an… Registration closed View event →

Mon 17 Aug

7:00 am The Run Club at Darling Harbour

External Organisations Past The Run Club at Darling Harbour WhenMonday 17 August 2026 · 7:00 am–8:00 am WhereDarling Quarter, 1-11 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000 [ T226: Week 8] Struggling to find the motivation (and the running buddies) to get moving before your Monday lectures even start each trimester? The Run Club gives KOI students… No registration required View event →

Week 9

Mon 24 Aug

9:00 am KOISS Volleyball Club Meet and Practice Session

KOISS Clubs Past KOISS Volleyball Club Meet and Practice Session WhenMonday 24 August 2026 · 9:00 am–12:00 pm WhereBrighton-Le-Sands Beach The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216 [T226:Week 9] Grab your kit and get ready to spike into Sports Fest season. KOISS Volleyball Club, led by President Suprima Raut, is running a Volleyball Meet + Practice Session… Registration closed View event →

Sat 29 Aug

Darling Harbour Fireworks

External Organisations Past Darling Harbour Fireworks WhenSaturday 29 August 2026 WhereDarling Park, Sydney [T226: Week 9] After weeks of back-to-back assessments, sometimes the best stress relief is simply stepping outside for something spectacular. A free, no-registration fireworks display at one of Sydney's most… No registration required View event →

Sat 29 Aug

Ultimo Clothes Swap

External Organisations Past Ultimo Clothes Swap WhenSaturday 29 August 2026 WhereUltimo Community Centre, 40 William Henry Street [T226: Week 9] Tired of a tired wardrobe but broke from textbook costs? Swapping clothes with fellow Sydneysiders is a free, social way to refresh your style and meet locals… Registration closed View event →

Sun 30 Aug

5:30 am KOISS TCS Sydney Marathon Volunteering 2026

External Organisations Past KOISS TCS Sydney Marathon Volunteering 2026 WhenSunday 30 August 2026 · 5:30 am–2:00 pm WhereAnzac Parade near High Street, Kingsford, Sydney NSW T226:Week 9 Ever wanted a front-row seat to one of the world's biggest running events — without running the 42 kilometres yourself? KOI is heading back to the TCS Sydney… Registration closed View event →

Week 10

Tue 1 Sep

9:00 am Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026

External Organisations Past Robotics@UNSW Launch & Showcase 2026 WhenTuesday 1 September 2026 · 9:00 am–5:00 pm WhereLeighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW [T226: Week 10] Curious where a robotics or AI degree could actually take you? This free showcase puts Sydney students face-to-face with the researchers, startups and industry leaders shaping Australia's… Registration closed View event →

Wed 2 Sep

Integrate 2026

External Organisations Past Integrate 2026 WhenWednesday 2 September 2026 WhereICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000 [T226: Week10] Curious what's next for AI-powered AV, smart buildings and broadcast technology? Find out it in Integrate Expo Sydney. This free expo gives KOI students hands-on exposure to the… Registration closed View event →

Wed 2 Sep

9:30 am Security Exhibition & Conference

External Organisations Past Security Exhibition & Conference WhenWednesday 2 September 2026 · 9:30 am–4:00 pm WhereICC Sydney, Hall 6 & 7, Level 4, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000 T226: Week 10 Security Expo Sydney breaks into the booming cybersecurity and tech industry. This free expo lets KOI students explore security and tech careers, meet industry leaders, and build… Registration closed View event →

Sat 5 Sep

8:00 am Surry Hills Vintage Market

External Organisations Past Surry Hills Vintage Market WhenSaturday 5 September 2026 · 8:00 am–4:00 pm WhereShannon Reserve, Collins St & Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW T226: Week 10 Tired of paying full price for pre-loved treasures when you're stuck on a tight student budget? A short stroll from KOI's CBD campus, the market is a… No registration required View event →

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KOI Student Society acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where our Sydney community learns, works and connects, and the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, Traditional Custodians of the lands of our Newcastle community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continuing connection to Country.

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