Best of MESS

In collaboration with other clubs, we’ve run some thrilling throw downs over the years. This year with MSS, SAS, BCSS and Biomed, everyone’s wild side was shown during the jungle themed event. With drink deals and tasty tunes, start the year off right with the biggest night of O-week.

Ask anyone in a senior year what the best time of their uni life was; odds are, it was camp. The perfect way to kick start you first year at uni, MESS camp is an incredible time to begin uni with a bang. Lifelong friends and lasting memories are made here at this weekend getaway of epic proportions. An event that you cannot miss, even if you never go to another event again.

You'd think it’s a-boat time MESS had it's own cruise … well the MESS Cruise takes off every year with lush colours and zesty fits as we cruise down the Yarra into the incredible views of the city night skyline. So seas the serenity of the night with your favourite drinks, music and people and have a boogie with your favourite MESSy crew on one of Melbourne's largest cruise vessels!!

What is Nott Comm Ball? Well, it’s not any other ball, it’s a ball at the Nott! This event is absolutely FREE and an invitation to the iconic Notting Hill Hotel. The theme is thrifted so head to your local op-shop and snag a crazy, stylish, thrifty kit – the uglier, the better!

Winning best event countless times, there’s no night superseded by the awe of free-flowing cocktails all night at Crown’s Therapy Bar, where we permit the classiest of vibes. Get suited and booted for an incredible night that still has students coming back in their 4th, 5th and 6th years to experience what cannot justly be described in words.

Run by our newly elected first year representatives, MESS trivia night is an on campus event where you can bring a group of friends and dress up to whatever whacky theme is chosen. Show off your general knowledge and get ready to learn the obscure facts you have no way of already knowing!

The MESS Ball is the highlight of Semester 2—a dazzling night of glamour, great food, and unforgettable vibes. With a themed venue, a stylish sit-down meal, and live music that keeps the dance floor buzzing, it’s the perfect chance to dress up, let loose, and make memories with mates. Whether you're there for the photos, the fun, or just the food—this is the night everyone talks about.

Run multiple times a semester, our FREE BBQs are not something to miss out on. Eat free food, mingle with your peers, buy some MESS merch, gain early access to discounted tickets and drink our free red-bulls! Keep an eye out for our extra special KebaBBQs.

Take a trip down Chapel Street with us and enjoy a night of drink deals and bars reserved just for us! Kick off the second semester with a night out and a chance to meet a new crowd as new classes start. Dressing up in the theme is encouraged!

You might think that Bingo is for old people and retirement homes. That it’s very relaxed, the stakes are low, and this is a chill night out. You’d be wrong. Sometimes we need a little nuclear event, and MESS Bingo is something that truly has to be seen to be believed.

Exams are over and it is time to party! Join MESS as we connect with other clubs to create the most unforgettable End-Of-Exams party yet. The final MESS event of the semester always ends with a bang and you don’t want to miss out.

The Careers Guide Launch is where we release a publication containing all sorts of useful information for students studying engineering at monash. It contains information to help students to find the pathway to a fulfilling career. Not only does it showcase a wide range of sponsoring companies, clubs and teams, the guide contains student interviews about engineering specialisations, opportunities for travelling abroad and much more.

The MESS Industry team produces a series of workshops to prepare you for the upcoming Industry Showcase! The workshops include resume roasts, LinkedIn headshots and more. At Industry showcase discover cutting-edge technologies, engage with industry leaders, and explore exciting projects. With panels on major engineering issues and plenty of displays showcasing innovative work, this event is designed to ignite your passion for the industry.

Ditch the formalities of traditional networking and embrace the relaxed atmosphere as you mingle with industry reps from a plethora of esteemed companies. Whether you’re a first-year discovering HAL for the first time or a final-year student eyeing that coveted grad position, Beers with Engineers is the ultimate opportunity to rub shoulders with recent engineering graduates, industry pros alike and potential colleagues if you play your cards right!