Events
At MDX we want you to have an amazing uni experience. No matter what's happening in the world, we've got you covered with a range of social, wellbeing and developmental events to ensure you're fully supported and engaged as a member of #TeamMDX.
Check this page regularly to see what we have planned.
Let's get started!
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Straight Outta Hendon | Monday 18 March, 7pm to 10pm | The Fiddler's Elbow, 1 Malden Road, London, NW5 3HS
Middlesex BA Music is proud to announce "Straight Outta Hendon," a concert at The Fiddler's Elbow on 18th March, showcasing performances from Popular Music students. "Straight Outta Hendon" will be a night filled with a wide variety of genres from pop to punk and everything in between, so there is bound to be something for everyone!
This event is a great way to celebrate the end of the term, as well as support our students, so we hope to see you there!
Join/book onto the event
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The Big Iftar | Tuesday 19 March, 5pm to 7.15pm | Quad
Join us for this year's Big Iftar celebration. The Big Iftar is an annual event that takes place during the month of Ramadan. It is a community-led initiative that brings people from different backgrounds and faiths together to share food and conversation. The goal of The Big Iftar is to promote community cohesion, understanding, and solidarity.
We will hear from The Big Iftar movement's founder, Julie Siddiqi MBE, with performances from Exiled Writers Inc. interfaith poetry and Barnet Hill Academy Choir.
The event is open to everyone in Barnet, regardless of their faith or background.
Join/book onto the event
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Dr Nick Reynolds (University of Chichester) - “Find your voice, tell your story”: The Spiritual Dimension of Jazz Education | Tuesday 19 March, 12pm to 1pm | Grove, GG75
Dr Nick Reynolds (University of Chichester) - “Find your voice, tell your story”: The Spiritual Dimension of Jazz Education.
Free entry and no pre-booking required - just turn up!
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Shantanu Patel (pianist) - Piano recital – a varied selection of twentieth-century piano music | Tuesday 19 March, 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Grove, G274
Shantanu Patel (pianist) - Piano recital – a varied selection of twentieth-century piano music – programme tbc
Free entry and no pre-booking required - just turn up!
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SLA Information Sessions | Monday 11 March to Friday 22 March, various times | Grove Atrium
Want to become a Student Learning Assistant (SLA) or learn about what SLAs do? These sessions are for students members interested in knowing more about the SLA Scheme.
Visit us at our stalls:
Monday 18 March - 2pm to 3pm - CG09
Tuesday 19 March 12pm to 1pm - C104
Additional pop-up stalls will also be at the Quad and the Atrium from 11am to 2pm.
No need to pre-book - just turn up!
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Spring Show 'Radical Bodies' | Thursday 18 to Monday 22 April, 6pm to 8pm | Filet Gallery: 103 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QP
Our MA Fine Art students invite you to their Spring Show 'Radical Bodies' Private Viewing.
Free entry and no pre-booking required - just turn up!
Language and Culture Exchange
All classes will start on the week commencing 12 February and will run for 5 weeks for Arabic, French, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. All classes will last 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Book onto the language and culture exchange!
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LCExchange: Arabic | Mondays, 1pm to 2.30pm | Online
Embark on a cultural journey with LCExchange's exclusive 5-week Arabic programme! The scheme is conducted in collaboration with our Dubai campus. Dive into the richness of the Arabic language through engaging online sessions that mirror real-life conversations. Beyond language, explore the vibrant traditions and customs, fostering a holistic cultural understanding. Connect with global learners in lively online events, and earn a prestigious Certificate of Participation. Don't miss the chance to boost employability while enriching your language skills.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mdx-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/93811005773?pwd=SzEvRkZhTXA4WW9UZ1lhOEVpQkdoQT09
Meeting ID: 938 1100 5773
Passcode: 091448
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LCExchange: French | Tuesdays, 4pm to 5.30pm | Online
Unleash the power of cross-cultural connection with LCExchange's 5-week French programme! Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, our immersive online classes and events offer a dynamic language-learning experience. Join now to broaden your horizons, boost employability with a Certificate of Participation, and immerse yourself in the beauty of French language and culture. Seize the opportunity – your global adventure awaits!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mdx-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/91935269371?pwd=SDE2TFVvUWxlZmVNejJ6d0p4TkpNZz09
Meeting ID: 919 3526 9371
Passcode: 800989
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LCExchange: Hindi | Wednesays, 1pm to 2.30pm | Online
Embark on a cultural odyssey with LCExchange's 5-week Hindi programme - conducted in collaboration with our MDX Dubai campus. Dive into the richness of the Hindi language through engaging sessions that mirror real-life conversations. Beyond language, explore the vibrant traditions and customs, fostering a holistic cultural understanding. Connect with global learners in lively online events, and earn a prestigious Certificate of Participation. Don't miss the chance to boost employability while enriching your language skills!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mdx-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94309066455?pwd=UVVESlFSWUtZRHA2UVFtUVdNVXhkdz09
Meeting ID: 943 0906 6455
Passcode: 248920
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LCExchange: Spanish | Tuesdays, 12pm to 1.30pm | Online
Dive into the vibrancy of the Spanish language with LCExchange's 5-week programme! Whether you're a novice eager to grasp the basics or an intermediate learner looking to enhance your skills, our immersive online classes and events provide a dynamic language-learning experience. Join us now to expand your cultural horizons, earn a Certificate of Participation, and immerse yourself in the richness of Spanish language and culture. Don't miss out on this opportunity – embark on your Spanish language journey with LCExchange!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mdx-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94948471098?pwd=VU9YaUdjVUxJUVhSRTBpWElzYm5yUT09
Meeting ID: 949 4847 1098
Passcode: 263411
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LCExchange: Urdu | Fridays, 2pm to 3.30pm | Online
Embark on a culturally enriching journey with LCExchange's 5-week Urdu programme - crafted in collaboration with our MDX Dubai campus. What sets us apart? Our engaging online classes are facilitated not only by native speakers of Urdu but also by students themselves, providing an immersive learning experience that mirrors authentic conversations.
Beyond language, delve into vibrant traditions and customs, fostering a holistic understanding of Urdu culture. Engage with global learners in lively online events and earn a prestigious Certificate of Participation!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mdx-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/93725491182?pwd=OElML0VmWWFBZUpLYWp6dTVwNDlMQT09
Meeting ID: 937 2549 1182
Passcode: 020712
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Student Showcase | Monday 18 March, 11am to 2pm | Grove, Atrium
Please join us on 18th March to celebrate examples of cutting-edge student innovation and Knowledge into Action at MDX.
No need to pre-book - just turn up.
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Housing Fair | Wednesday 20 March, 11am to 2pm | Quad
The MDX Housing Fair is a great opportunity for students looking in the private rented sector, or going into the private rented sector, to find suitable, student-friendly accommodation in and around the local area. External private rented hall providers and estate agents will be present alongside the
MDX Accommodation team and other departments.
No booking required, just turn up!
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Introduction to the Materials Room in 10 objects | Wednesday 20 March, 11am to 11.30am | Materials Room, Sheppard Library
Do you want to bring your research to life, but you’re not sure how? Come along to our tour of the Materials Room which is open to all!
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StoryFest | Monday 18 to Thursday 21 March | Quad
It's bound to be a fun-packed week!
Here are the highlights:
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'Publishing and Diversity': Monday 18 March, 6pm to 7pm, published novelists Jonathan Payne (author of Citizen Orlov) and J.McDonald (author of The Pale: Diary of the Dead) are being interviewed by one of BA Creative Writing and Journalism students as part of an online discussion about publishing and diversity. Both writers are also alumni of Middlesex University's MA Novel
Writing! Here's the zoom link, to attend:
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'Interfaith Poets': Tuesday 19 March, 4pm to 5pm, facilitated by one of our BA Creative Writing and Journalism students, there will be a creative workshop (in Hendon, College Building, room CG51) led by various poets from the Exiled Writers Ink group! Just let Dominic Moule
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Big Iftar': Tuesday 19 March, 5pm to 7.15pm, following the Interfaith Poets event, we'll be holding our Big Iftar (in Hendon, The Quad, College Building), with poetry readings from the Exiled Ink poets included. Why not attend both? Two-for-one! Registration: https://big-iftar-2024.eventbrite.co.uk
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'Neurodiversity Celebration Festival': Thursday 21 March, 10am to 3pm UK time, a
whole day of events (in Hendon, College Building, and Dubai), including panel
discussions, an international debate facilitated by BA Creative Writing and
Journalism students about neurodiverse student experience (10am to 11am, in CG41), a movie screening of The Reason I Jump followed by a Q&A with Director Jerry Rothwell (1pm to 3pm in CG82), theatre performance, a Lego workshop, a poster competition and many stalls.
Postgraduate Researchers' Summer Conference 2024 | Wednesday 3 July to Thursday 4 July, 9.30am to 5pm | CG77 and online
Our Postgraduate Researchers' Summer Conference (PRSC) is an annual event for all research students. PRSC2024 edition will take place on 3 and 4 July 2024, showcasing the research carried out by researchers across all MDX Faculties, our Collaborative Partner Institutions and our overseas campuses.
To accommodate international and distance learning students the second day, 4th July, will take place exclusively online.
We are inviting submissions in a variety of formats from students at all stages of their studies. You can find out more on the Postgraduate Researchers' Summer Conference UniHub page.
You should discuss your abstract with your supervisory team before submission, and it should meet the following requirements.
Find out more!
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Sport, Wellbeing and Support Events
VC Challenge | Tuesday 9 April, 11am to 4pm | 3G pitch behind MDX House
Take part in the VC Challenge to win points for your study area and have some serious FUN along the way! Students and staff compete in a series of fun events to win points for their faculty. The faculty with the most points will win the VC Challenge 2024. There will be bonus points for students who manage to get faculty staff to take part.
All activities are free to enter and participants receive a VC Challenge. T-Shirt.
- Faculty of Business & Law
- Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries
- Faculty of Science & Technology
- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
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GP, Doctor and Vaccinations Clinic on Campus | Tuesdays & Fridays each week, 9.30am to 12.30pm | Access Centre, Sheppard Library
The Uni Doctor will be running GP and Vaccination clinics on campus in the Access Centre on Tuesdays & Fridays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The 2nd and 4th weeks of each month will include a vaccination clinic. They offer MMR, Men ACWY and HPV. In addition to this they also do TB screening blood tests.
You don’t have to register with The Uni Doctor, though. You might like to register with a GP that’s closer to where you live in London.
https://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/health-and-wellbeing/register-with-a-gp
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March
- GP Service, Tuesday 19 March, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- GP Service, Friday 22 March, 9.30am to 12.30pm
April
- GP Service & Vaccinations, Tuesday 9 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- GP Service, Friday 12 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
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April
- GP Service, Tuesday 16 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- GP Service, Friday 19 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- GP Service & Vaccinations, Tuesday 23 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- GP Service, Friday 26 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
- GP Service, Tuesday 30 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
MDX Neurodiversity Celebration Festival | Thursday 21 March, 10am to 3pm | Quad
As part of the global Neurodiversity Celebration Week taking place around the world 18 – 24 March 2024, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming MDX Neurodiversity Celebration Festival, with activities also taking place locally in Dubai and Mauritius campuses.
The event is open to all – staff, students, local community and friends - and is free to attend. Booking is not required and you are welcome to just turn up on the day.
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Mind.Body.Boost | Fridays until 22 March, 12.30pm to 2pm | MDX House, Lower Dance Studio
Mind.Body.Boost is a free 6 week wellbeing programme taking place on Fridays lunchtimes from 12.30pm to 2pm. 6 weekly sessions focusing on developing positive mental health strategies, followed by a fun physical activity to enhance mind and body health.
The programme will help you feel connected and supported, and enable you to develop skills to improve and maintain your physical and mental wellbeing. The programme is being delivered as a partnership between the Sport & Recreation and
Counselling & Mental Health Services.
Join/book onto this event!
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Try something new with Learn It! Love It!
Want to try something new? Keen to master another sport? Join our ‘Learn it . Love it’ programme and learn a sport from the very beginning. You can choose from a variety of activities designed to teach you the basics, and get coaching from an instructor to help you improve your skills. From from volleyball to salsa dancing there's something for everyone!
Sign up to our Learn it . Love it sessions for just £4 per session or £25 for the complete block of sessions.
Find out more!
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Free Bike Hire | Mondays, 9am to 9pm
MDX Freewheelers cycle loan scheme is open to all students and staff at Middlesex University, with free bicycles available for hire on ½, 1 and 3 day loan periods. Bike loans can be extended by phoning the Fitness Pod reception (provided they have not already been pre-booked by another user). Our bikes are free* to use and are a great way to get around, stay healthy and build up those MDXMoves points! You will be required to pay an initial registration free to be a member of the scheme of £25 (which is refundable when you graduate or if a staff member, when you leave).
Find out more on UniHub.
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Inter-professional Learning Symposia - Health and Wellbeing | Tuesdays, 4pm to 5.30pm | Online
The Interprofessional Learning Symposia series runs from October-May each academic year, and attendees are invited to an hour and a half afternoon session with invited experts, both from within and outside of the university. The sessions include a range of key topics representative of current health, social and educational topics, such as Child Safeguarding, Mental Health Assessment and Neurodiversity.
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Tennis | Mondays and Thursdays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm | MAC Courts (closer to greyhound hill entrance)
Be a part of the MDX Tennis Team where talent meets opportunity. Register now and get a chance to represent your university in various BUCS and LUSL championships across singles, doubles as well as mixed doubles. Reach out to them on Instagram @mdxtennis. For more information, visit the sports office on the lower ground floor of MDX House.
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