Big news: Nexus + workshops you won't want to miss!

Wired Newsletter [Version 15.04.2026.00001] (c) Wired Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\<<First Name>>>newsletter-environment # NEXUS IS BACK! # 🚨 One Week to Go — NEXUS is Almost Here! 🚨 Can you believe it? NEXUS is just one week away and we are SO ready. If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is seriously the time — this is shaping up to be one of the biggest inter-university social nights of the year and you do not want to miss it. 📅 The Details 📍 Where: Fortress Melbourne 🗓 When: Tuesday, April 21st 🕕 Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM 🎉 What's in Store Here's a taste of what's waiting for you on the night: 🥘 Pizza to keep you fueled all night 🍹 A free drink on arrival — yes, actually free! 👾 Massive arcade floor ready to go 🎮 VIP gaming booths with consoles & board games 🕹 Optional Ultimate Arcade Pass for unlimited arcade play 🎁 Win Jane Street Merch! That's right! We've got a lucky draw on the night with the chance to win some awesome Jane Street merch. You won't want to leave early for this one! 🎟 Grab Your Ticket Tickets are already moving fast, so don't leave it to the last minute. Whether you're coming to meet new people, hang with friends, or just go all-in on games, food, and drinks — NEXUS has you covered. 👉 Secure your spot now https://events.humanitix.com/2026nexus We'll see you there! 🔥 https://events.humanitix.com/2026nexus # W7 - INTRO TO GAMEMAKER # 🎮 Intro to GameMaker — Come Build Your First Game! Ever wanted to make your own game? Well, now's your chance! We're hosting a super fun Intro to GameMaker workshop and we'd love to see you there — no experience needed, just bring yourself and your enthusiasm! We'll walk you through everything step by step, so even if you've never touched a game engine before, you'll be totally fine. And the best part? By the end of the night you'll have a real, playable 2D platformer that you can share with the world on itch.io. How cool is that?! 📅 The Details 📍 Where: Alan Finkel Building, Room 106 (Level 1, Room 06) 🗓 When: Thursday, 23rd of April 🕕 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM 🎉 What to Expect ✅ Beginner-friendly — seriously, no experience needed 🎮 Build a 2D platformer from scratch using GameMaker 🚀 Deploy your game to itch.io on the night 🍕 Free food — because we've always got you covered! 🎟 Sign Up It's completely free, so there's no reason not to come! Spots are limited though, so make sure you register ahead of time. 👉 Grab your free ticket here https://events.humanitix.com/intro-to-gamemaker Come for the games, stay for the vibes — we can't wait to see you there! 👾 https://events.humanitix.com/intro-to-gamemaker # W9 - DEBUNK THE WORLD OF IBL (PANEL NIGHT) # 🌐 Debunking the World of IBL — Panel Night Curious about IBL but not sure where to start? Whether you're wondering what it actually involves, how to land a placement, or what the experience is really like — we've got you covered! Join us for Debunking the World of IBL, where we'll be hearing directly from students and alumni who've been through it all. Come get your questions answered and find out if IBL is the right move for you! 📅 The Details 📍 Where: Alan Finkel Building (formerly Woodside), Room 106 (Level 1, Room 06) 🗓 When: Thursday, 7th of May 🕕 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM 💡 What We'll Cover 🔍 What IBL actually is and how it works ✅ The merits of doing IBL and why it's worth it 💬 Real experiences from students and alumni across different industries 🎟 Sign Up 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/debunk-the-world-of-ibl-panel-night Come with your questions, leave with clarity — we can't wait to see you there! https://events.humanitix.com/debunk-the-world-of-ibl-panel-night https://www.wired.org.au/ ▲ Socials.js - Website: https://www.wired.org.au/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiredmonash - Twitter: https://twitter.com/wiredmonash - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wiredmonash - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiredmonash - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiredMonash/ - LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/wired-monash View email in browser (https://mailchi.mp/wired/big-news-nexus-workshops-you-wont-want-to-miss-10151756?e=[UNIQID]) update your preferences (https://wired.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=506a97fcddbfe2305cb213548&id=4335678ca4&e=[UNIQID]&c=defbabfae6) or unsubscribe (https://wired.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=506a97fcddbfe2305cb213548&id=4335678ca4&t=b&e=[UNIQID]&c=defbabfae6)