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Dear Guest We warmly invite you to enhance your stay by joining us at one of our upcoming events. Whether you are looking for an evening of fine dining, engaging entertainment or social gatherings with like-minded individuals, our carefully curated events offer something for everyone. From themed dining experiences and lively jazz nights to refined cigar gatherings and festive celebrations, there is a variety of occasions to suit different interests throughout the year. Each event is designed to provide a memorable experience in the company of fellow members and guests. If you would like to attend or learn more about our upcoming events, please contact our Functions Department. Our team will be delighted to assist you with further details and ticket bookings. Contact functions:
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Phone: (02) 8988 7625, or
Email: bookings@uusc.com.au |
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THURSDAY 20 February 2025, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tapas is an art form in Spain with different regions offering many varieties of these delicious bite sized snacks or small plates. Join the Cuisine Committee for a convivial and relaxed evening exploring some of the wonderful flavours, textures and ingredients of tapas along with Spanish wines on the Club terrace and terrace bar. |
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TUESDAY 25 February 2025, 12.15 pm
ATSE LUNCHEON WITH ROD SIMS AO
'Forging a path to a future made in Australia' |
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WEDNESDAY 26 February 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH DR GEOFF RABY AO
China and the contest for Central Asia and Global SupremacySPECIAL OFFER TO UUSC MEMBERS
We have been offered a pre-order discount of 30% for members to order the book ‘Great Game On'. Orders can be emailed to: dominika.greinert@unimelb.edu.au
Please include: Your full delivery details /Number of copies you wish to order.
You will be sent a pre-order invoice. |
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THURSDAY 27 February 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH ANITA JACOBY AM
Stories Happen to People Who Tell Them |
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WEDNESDAY 5 March 2025, 12.30 pm
VINTAGE GROUP LUNCH
Over 60’s please enjoy the wonderful ambience of the Club’s Library over lunch sharing lively conversation. Look forward to seeing you!
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WEDNESDAY 5 March 2025, 6.30 pm
MEET THE MAKER - EISENSTONE WINES
with creator and winemaker Stephen Cook
Please join your Wine Committee for our first wine tasting event of 2025 with premier winery Eisenstone Wines. Creator and winemaker Stephen Cook will review the 2022 vintage release of these single vineyard and single region Barossa wines and delve into the sub regions and explore what makes the Barossa Valley such a special place in the world of Shiraz. Within the Valley there are many recognised sub regions that vary in climate and soil type (terroir) which contribute to the subtle differences in the variety.
Convenor: Quentin Amos, Chair Wine Committee |
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THURSDAY 6 March 2025, 12.15 pm
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHEON WITH CHRISTINE HOLGATE
March Forward: Empowering Women to Lead |
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FRIDAY 7 March 2025, 5.30 pm
UUSC FILM CLUB - 'EMILY IN JAPAN'
Emily Kame Kngwarreye was an Aboriginal woman from Utopia in central Australia
with special guest Christopher Hodges of Sydney’s Utopia Gallery
First Film for 2025 |
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MONDAY 10 March 2025, 10.30 am
SOCIAL HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Old Newtown, its History and its Grand and Bohemian Past
Guide: Elliot Lindsay |
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WEDNESDAY 12 March 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY CUSHING
Sydney Whale Tales
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MONDAY 17 March 2025, 10.30 am
ST PATRICK'S DAY MORNING TEAM
with Patrick O'Neill
Who is St Patrick? |
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TUESDAY 18 March 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH EMERITUS PROFESSOR LES COPELAND AM FRSM
Good Carbs/Bad Carbs: what’s the difference? |
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TUESDAY 18 March 2025, bookings from 5.30 pm
BYO TUESDAY IN THE KNOX DINING ROOM
Margaret River Themed Dinner
Members are invited to bring their family, friends and wine, (preferably from the themed region), to this excellent dining opportunity at the Club. |
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THURSDAY 20 March 2025, 7.00 pm
29TH ANNUAL CIGAR & WHISKY APPRECIATION DINNER
Postponed from October 2024 due to Level 3 refurbishment |
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TUESDAY 25 March 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH KERRY O’BRIEN
Kerry O’Brien’s 60 years in journalism covers a period of the most momentous change in history
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WEDNESDAY 9 April 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH THE HON. MATT KEAN
Guiding Australia's pathway to net zero: climate insights and policy priorities from the Climate Change Authority |
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TUESDAY 15 April 2025, 5.30 pm
BOOK TALK WITH GEOFFREY LEHMANN
A Bird’s Eye View of Evolutionary Geopolitics
Drinks and canapés |
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WEDNESDAY 23 April 2025, 6.15 pm
IN CONVERSATION DINNER
Peter Scott CSC, Mike Carlton AM in conversation with Peter FitzSimons AM
The Silent Service - Stories of Australian Submariners |
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THURSDAY 1 May 2025, 6.00 - 7.30 pm
AROUND THE WORLD WITH CHEESE TASTING
Join the Cuisine Committee for our popular annual cheese tasting event |
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MONDAY 5 May 2025, 12.15 pm
SCIENCE LUNCHEON WITH PROFESSOR MATTHEW KIERNAN
A Practical Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Brain |
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WEDNESDAY 7 May 2025, 12.15 pm
LUNCH WITH NICK KALDAS
Behind the Badge |
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TUESDAY 22 July 2025, 12.15 pmLUNCH WITH KIM McKAY AODirector and CEO of the Australian Museum
How our major cultural institutions are meeting the challenges of the era |
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WEDNESDAY 6 August 2025, 12.15 pm
IN CONVERSATION LUNCHEON
RICHARD MACKAY AM IN CONVERSATION WITH THE HON. BOB CARR
Heritage Matters: in Australia and across the World |
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CANCELLATION POLICYCancellations made up to 48 hours before a scheduled Club Event will not incur any charges. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before a schedule Club Event will be charged at the full event price. DISCLAIMER
The views expressed by speakers are their own, and not necessarily the views of the Club or its committees. |
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