Recharge 2026, semester 2

Take a break. Reset. Recharge before exams.

Exams are approaching, assignments are due and the end-of-semester rush is here, which means it’s time to Recharge.

Recharge is a pre-exam wellbeing festival designed to help students pause, reset and feel supported in the lead-up to the exam period. Across five days, enjoy a mix of free activities, study support, movement, food, fun and opportunities to take a well-earned break.

Whether you need some focused study time, a chance to de-stress, a bit of movement or simply an excuse to step away from the books, there’s something happening throughout the week.

What’s on?

Explore the activities happening throughout Recharge week and find your way to pause, reset and recharge.

Goodie Bag Giveaways

Monday 26 October | 10–11am | MRTC Commons
Wednesday 28 October | 1–2pm | MRTC Commons
Thursday 29 October | 12–1pm | MRTC Commons

Drop by and pick up a free Recharge goodie bag while stocks last.

Puppy Therapy

Take a break from study and spend some time unwinding with some four-legged friends.

Tuesday 27 October | 10–11am | Hanna Neumann Building, outdoor BBQ area.

Places are limited, so make sure to register for your preferred session.

Power Study Sessions

Tuesday 27 October | 2–3pm | Chifley Library, Level 1
Wednesday 28 October | 10–11am | Chifley Library, Level 1
Thursday 29 October | 10–11am | Chifley Library, Level 1

Set aside an hour for focused study and make some progress before exams.

Craft Time

Monday 26 October | 1–2pm | Gallery, Cultural Centre

Step away from study and spend some time getting creative.

Seeding and Weeding in the Kitchen Garden

Thursday 29 October | 1pm | ANU Kitchen Garden

Get outdoors, spend some time in the garden and lend a hand with seeding and weeding.

Tarot

Friday 30 October | 11am–2pm | T2, Cultural Centre

Drop in for a tarot session and finish Recharge week with something a little different.

Recharge x ANU Sport

ANU Sport is joining Recharge again this semester with free activities to help you move, reset and take some time away from study.

Yoga on Kambri Lawns

Monday 26 October | 8–9am | Kambri Lawns

Start Recharge week with an outdoor yoga session on Kambri Lawns. Stretch, move and take some time to reset before the day begins.

DanceFit

Wednesday 28 October | 11am–12pm | Studio 1, ANU Sport

Take a break from study and get moving with a one-hour DanceFit group fitness class.

Lunchtime Meditation

Thursday 29 October | 12.15–1pm | ANU Sport

Step away from your studies and slow things down with a lunchtime meditation session.

Recharge x McCusker Institute

McCusker Institute is joining Recharge with a relaxed Movie Night to help you switch off, unwind and enjoy a break from study.

Movie Night

Thursday 29 October | 5–7pm | McCusker Institute

Take a break from the books and settle in for a movie night with fellow students. A relaxed way to wind down after a busy day and recharge before the final stretch of semester.