GLEAM - For Queer+ STEM Students

18/08/2026

🌈 Celebrate Wear It Purple Day with GLEAM! 💜

Study & Crafts is back for Semester 2, stop by at any time to work on your projects 🚀, assignments 📃, Catch up on lectures ⌛
or chill out and enjoy mindful crafting 🎨. This Weeks theme is bracelet making!

Snacks & drinks/tea will be provided 🧃 🍬

Register with the link in the bio to let us know you’re coming and any dietry/accessibility requirements.🎟️

🗓️ Tuesdays, Week 5 (25/08)
⏰ 3:00-6:00pm
📍 Hargrave-Andrew Library, Level 1 behind the info point (There will be signs)
🍬 Free tea, snacks, and bracelet making

13/08/2026

🧪 Introducing the mentors for our Q***r Science Mentoring happening next week! 🥼

Come along for your chance to network and pair up with an LGBTQIA+ friendly mentor. The night will involve ice-breakers and organised discussion, and a free roaming network opportunity involved

Register with the link in our bio to confirm your spot 🎟️

Details:
🗓️ Wednesday, Week 4 (19/08)
⏰ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
📍 Room 112, Green Chemical Futures
☕ Light refreshments available

10/08/2026

Time to run the most important experiment of your degree: are you actually smart, or just good at exams? 🧐

Get ready for an energetic night to showcase your skills and lab-appropriate attire at our Joint Science Club Trivia Night!

⭐️ Tuesday, August 18th @ Sir John’s Bar
⭐️ $5 per person OR $20 for a team of 5
⭐️ Free-flow soft drinks and snacks included 🥤🍟
⭐️ Prizes for the biggest brains on campus 🧠
AND!!
⭐️ EXTRA POINTS FOR COMING IN SCIENCE COSTUME

Details:
🗓️ Tuesday, Week 4 (18/08)
⏰ 5:00pm
📍 Sir John’s Bar, Campus Centre

Can’t wait to see you there - lab coats, goggles, or full Einstein wig, come dressed to impress 🥼

Secure your tickets now through the QR code or the link in bio!

04/08/2026

✨ Join us at our Q***r Science Mentoring Launch in Week 4! 🌈

As a part of the Science Industry Careers Expo, GLEAM will be running a q***r science mentoring sessions involving pairing students up with LGBTQIA+ friendly mentors from the Industry. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🧑‍🔬

Be sure to also check out all the panels & events happening across the two days for the Science Industry Careers Expo. 👔

Register with the link in our bio to confirm your spot, limited spots available! 🎟️

Details:
🗓️ Wednesday, Week 4 (19/08)
⏰ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
📍 Room 112, Green Chemical Futures
☕ Light refreshments available

25/07/2026

🌈 Welcome to semester 2!

Whether you are continuing studies, or joining, we would like to invite you to our welcome BBQ! A fantastic event to get into the swing of things, and a place to meet new faces and form friendships 💞

We'd love to have you there to get to know you, and in return? You get free sausage (vegetarian friendly!) 🌭 , and snacks. Looking forward to seeing you there 🫰

Let us know about any dietary requirements!
🎟️ FREE tickets at link in bio!

Details:
📆 Thursday, week 1 (30/07)
⏰ 12:00PM - 2:00PM
📍 Campus Park East BBQ

09/06/2026

🌟 Help Shape a New GLEAM Mentoring Program!

GLEAM is exploring the possibility of launching a mentoring program to connect our members with STEM professionals and industry mentors.

Whether you’re looking for career advice, industry insights, networking opportunities, or guidance from someone who has navigated STEM as a q***r person, or if you’re willing to help out as a future mentor for our members, your feedback will help us build a program that meets the needs of our community.

📝 Complete the survey in our bio and let us know your thoughts

Your responses will help us determine demand and shape the future of this initiative. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! 💗

24/05/2026

🍖🌈 Need a study break? We've got you covered!

Take a breather from the books and come hang with your fav club (GLEAM 😜) at our SWOTVAC BBQ! Because you deserve a little sunshine and good food in the middle of exam season ☀️

And what better way to kick off Pride Month than with your community, good food, and great vibes? 🏳️‍🌈🎉

We're firing up the grill AND there's cake 🎂🌭 (yes, really, you earned it 💕)

Come as you are, recharge, and spend some time with people who get it 🌈

Details:
🗓️ Wednesday, SWOTVAC (03/06)
⏰ 12:00PM
📍 Kenneth Hunt Lawn (Next to Andrew-Hargrave Library)
🎟️ Register @ link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gleam-swotvac-bbq-tickets-1989800570069?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/05/2026

🌈 Last one for the semester, make it count! 📝

Study & Crafts is back for its FINAL session of the year! Whether you’re powering through last-minute assignments 🚀, catching up on lectures ⌛, or just need a cosy place to decompress, we’ve got a spot for you twin 💕

Come for the productivity, stay for the mindful crafting 🎨 (and the free snacks and tea ☕🍬)

Register with the link below to let us know you’re coming and any dietary/accessibility requirements 🎟️

Details:
🗓️ Tuesday, Week 12
⏰ 3:30PM - 6:30PM
📍 Room S111, Menzies Building
🍬 Free tea, snacks, and craft materials

17/05/2026

11/05/2026

🌈🎲✨ Two societies, one epic night! GLEAM x MnMS are joining forces and we’re bringing the vibes! 🧠🎉🌈
Come celebrate IDAHOBIT with us at our Trivia Night, packed with fun questions, great company, and plenty of reasons to show up 🏆✨

Think you’ve got what it takes to take home the trophy & win some prizes? Round up your friends, bring your big brain energy, and let’s find out 👀🎉 teams will be organised on the night.
Plus, free pizza AND drinks on us? Yeah, you’re not going to want to miss this one 🍕🥤

Details:
🗓️ Tuesday, Week 11 (19/05)
⏰ 5:30PM
📍 G07, Law Building (15 Ancora Imparo away)
🏆 Prizes to be won!
🍕 Free pizza & drinks provided!
🎟️ Register @ link in bio