Our Semester 2, 2026 socials offer safe, inclusive, and welcoming opportunities for students to connect, build friendships, and feel supported throughout their university journey.
Check out 30+ social events happening across Semester 2, including relaxed meetups, walks, games nights, online sessions, and welcoming spaces to connect, unwind, and take a break from study across ECU campuses.
All socials are open to all ECU students, so come along, meet new people, enjoy a free drink or snack, and explore individual event pages for special activities, collaborations, guest staff, and featured ECU support teams joining selected sessions, including Careers, Counselling and Psychological Support, the ECU Student Guild, and more.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 19 August | 1.30pm–3pm |
| Thursday, 10 September | 4pm–5pm |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 10.30am–12pm |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 4 August | 10.30am–12pm |
| Wednesday, 2 September | 10.30am–12pm |
| Tuesday, 22 September | 10.30am–12pm |
| Thursday, 15 October | 4pm–5pm |
A relaxed social for mature-age students, students aged 25+, and anyone returning to university after time away from study.
Enjoy a welcoming environment with conversation, light games, and creative activities.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 12 August | 4pm-5pm |
| Wednesday, 16 September | 4pm-5pm |
| Wednesday, 14 October | 4pm-5pm |
For more information about this new Semester 2 social, including location information, and session details,
visit our Old Mates Social event page →
A supportive and welcoming social space for students balancing study with parenting or caring responsibilities.
Partners, children, and support people are welcome.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 6 August | 10am–11.30am |
| Wednesday, 26 August | 1pm–2.30pm |
| Wednesday, 23 September | 4pm–5pm |
| Wednesday, 21 October | 10am–11.30am |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 30 September * City Campus Tour + Social Activity | 10am–12pm |
A relaxed, inclusive social for students with disability and neurodivergent students to connect, share experiences,
and spend time in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 30 July | 1.30pm–3pm |
| Tuesday, 25 August | 10.30am–12pm |
| Thursday, 17 September | 4pm–5pm |
| Thursday, 22 October | 1.30pm–3pm |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 30 July | 10.30am–12pm |
| Wednesday, 9 September | 4pm–5pm |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 10.30am–12pm |
For more information about this social, including collaborations with ECU teams and services, guest staff,
location information, and session details, visit our Disability & Neurodivergent Social event page →
Start your day with a relaxed morning walk before classes or work.
Fortnightly | Meet Boost Juice (near building 34)
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 30 July | 7.30am–8.15am |
| Thursday, 13 August | 7.30am–8.15am |
| Thursday, 27 August | 7.30am–8.15am |
| Thursday, 10 September | 7.30am–8.15am |
| Thursday, 24 September | 7.30am–8.15am |
| Thursday, 8 October | 7.30am–8.15am |
| Thursday, 22 October | 7.30am–8.15am |
On Tuesday 1 September, 3pm–4.30pm, more than 10 ECU teams came together to share practical information about the support services, programs, and resources available to students.
Watch the session recording: Your ECU Services: Connecting you to support recording
For updates and reminders, keep an eye on the ECU Newsletter sent to all students each fortnight via their ECU email address. We can’t wait to see you there!