RUSU Room Bookings

RUSU After Dark

RMIT City Campus:
Building 78

Building 78 is a large, fun event space on the Carlton campus. During the day, it’s a chilled-out student lounge – perfect for relaxing, playing games or hanging out between classes. After hours, Building 78 transforms into ‘RUSU After Dark’, a bookable vibrant space for all kinds of student and student club events, meetups, and celebrations. Student club bookings are encouraged. The area is large flexible space (around 400m²), open, and full of colour, with a creative, welcoming vibe.

Capacity

150 people

Bookable

  • Evening Bookings: “RUSU After Dark” 4:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday to Thursday
  • Day Bookings: 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday. Generally not bookable for daytime events, unless the event is a ‘shared use’ event, which can be held alongside general student use of the space.
  • Weekend & Friday Bookings: By special arrangement only (please consider the RUSU Activity Space instead)

 Facilities

  • Stage area & small AV Box with Microphones
  • AMX touch panel system for video data projection with in-house speaker system.
  • Kitchenette with central long serving bench top sink, boiling/chilled water tap & sink
  • 4 microwaves & 2 bar fridges
  • Unisex toilets (5, inc. 1 ambulant)
  • Wheelchair access to all areas
  • Small quiet room/chill out space.
  • Table tennis table

Additional Facilities – By Request

  • Games cupboard
  • Tea & coffee making kit (RMIT Student Clubs Only)
  • RUSU After Dark bar
  • Specialist AV kit / Large Mixing Console: (Extra costs involved – a qualified AV technician will need to be hired)
 

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LOCATION

The Pulse

RMIT Bundoora West Campus:
Building 204, Level 1

The Pulse is a versatile event space at Bundoora West, frequently used for student-facing community gatherings and celebrations. It is a large, open space designed for social interaction, relaxation, and engagement. The area includes games and a TV, creating a casual and entertaining atmosphere. A small courtyard provides an outdoor extension, offering a refreshing break from indoor activities. The space is furnished with tables, couches and chairs, making it suitable for both seated events and informal gatherings. A mini kitchenette is also available, allowing for light food preparation and refreshments. With its flexible setup and welcoming environment, The Pulse serves as a vibrant hub for student activities and events.

Capacity

100 people (inside), 30 to 40 people (courtyard)

Bookable

  • Standard Bookings: 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
  • Evening Bookings: up to 10:00pm Monday to Friday (by special arrangement)
  • Weekend Bookings: by special arrangement only


General Facilities

  • Kitchenette with 1 fridge, 1 microwave, sink with hot and cold water
  • Sliding doors provide access to courtyard
  • Lounge area which includes HD TV and couches
  • Games area including pool table, foosball, air hockey and table tennis
  • Toilets available in space
  • Bar stool, bean bags and couches available
  • Pulse Pod – pop up serving area (available by special request)


Restrictions

Catered or pre-prepared food can be served on site, or heated in the microwaves. Food cannot be cooked or prepared in the kitchenette. Events involving alcohol are permitted but must follow Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements, and liquor licence requirements (the space does NOT have a standing liquor licence) and RMIT Security must be notified and paid for by event organisers.

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LOCATION

RUSU Activity Space

RMIT City Campus:
Building 10, Level 3, Room 59

This large activity space in building 10 is ideal for student club social activities, large gatherings, cocktail evenings, movie nights and other non-academic events. It can be set up with tables and chairs for training, meetings or meals, or the tables and chairs can be removed to create a large open space. This room has everything your student club needs for your next social gathering or formal event. 

Capacity

50 people (seated) or 80 people (unseated) 

Bookable

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 10:00pm

 Facilities

  • Projector and speakers (inputs: HDMI, or VGA with 3.5mm audio jack; user must bring own laptop)
  • Kitchenette with 2 fridges, 2 microwaves, sink with hot and cold water
  • 30 seats with 10 trestle tables
  • Blinds for all external windows


Restrictions

Catered or pre-prepared food can be served on site, or heated in the microwaves. Food cannot be cooked or prepared in kitchenette. Events involving alcohol are permitted but must follow Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements and RMIT Security must be notified. RMIT may require you to pay for guards depending on the scale of the event.

LOCATION

Medium Meeting Room

RMIT City Campus:
Building 57, Level 4, Room 37

This room is suitable for meetings, training sessions and small-scale social gatherings. The tables and chairs can be moved to the side of the room to create a small/medium-sized activity space.

Capacity

Up to 25 people (seated) or 30 people (unseated)

Bookable

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 10:00pm

Facilities

  • Projector and speakers
  • Desktop computer with document camera for projection use
  • Inputs for laptop use: HDMI, or VGA with 3.5 mm audio jack, with network cable
  • 25 seats with six trestle tables


Restrictions

Alcohol discouraged and only permitted by special arrangement.

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