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We’re here to support you if you’ve been impacted by the earthquake in Colombia. Free health and wellbeing support is available 24/7 from our Wellbeing team, and, if your studies or assessments are impacted, special consideration and arrangements may be available to you. If you wish to apply for special consideration, please submit a student declaration (docx, 51.5KB) as your supporting document.

Catch up on lectures online 💻

Can’t make it to a lecture? Many lectures are recorded and available through Canvas, so you can catch up on key content when it suits you. Check your unit outline or Canvas site for details about lecture recordings and other online learning materials.

Heading to campus? Make safety part of the journey 🚶

Whether you bus it via City or Parramatta Road, hop off the train at Redfern Station, or walk or cycle, always do so with safety in mind – use pedestrian crossings, traffic lights and over-road footbridges, and remove distractions like phones and headphones when crossing roads. Visit our Getting to campus page for public transport options, shuttle bus timetables, and the best routes, and plan ahead and check Transport NSW for the latest updates.

Make the most out of group work 🤝

If you're a coursework student, group learning is a key part of your studies, so it's important you know how to effectively and respectfully work with others. Our guide on group work and participating in class is a great place to start. If you need further support, reach out to the Learning Hub (Academic Language and Learning). 

Haven't filled out your Census? There's still time 📋

The Australian Census was held on Tuesday 11 August, but if you haven't completed your Census yet, there's still time to submit it. Everyone in Australia on Census night is included in the Census, including international students. If family or friends were staying with you on the night, they will need to be included too. Learn more about the Australian Census.

As Week 3 gets underway, it's important to pause and make sure you have the support you need to thrive this semester. Check out what's on this week to nurture your wellbeing:  

Take on the Step Challenge | Tuesday 18 August 👟
Get moving with a three-day step challenge hosted by the USU and Sydney Uni Sport. Whether you're walking to class or exploring campus, every step counts.

Mini Run Club | Tuesday 18 August 🏃
Lace up and join a social run around campus. It's a great way to get active, meet new people and enjoy some fresh air between classes.

Consent Lab and alcohol-free beer garden | Wednesday 19 August 🍻
Learn practical skills and join important conversations about respectful relationships at the Consent Lab workshop, then stick around for an alcohol-free beer garden.

Goat yoga on the lawns | Thursday 20 August 🐐🧘
Stretch, unwind and enjoy one of campus's fluffiest wellness activities. Goat yoga returns to the Botany Lawns for a wellbeing break that's a little different.

Check out more events this week on the USU Wellness Week and Welcome Planner.

The Careers Centre has opened a dedicated hub next to Carslaw Learning Hub. The new space boasts private consultation rooms for you to receive personalised career support and advice, along with a large and welcoming reception area for you to speak with staff and find out more about workshops, fairs and events.

Not sure how the Careers Centre can help you? Read Master of Computer Science student Chandrahaas's story about how the Centre helped him build career confidence and skills, which led to him receiving a job offer in Sydney and gaining professional experience on campus.

Whatever your answer, the Careers Centre can help you take the next step.

Learn more about our complaints process

We've recently refreshed our Feedback, concerns and complaints page to make it easier to find support, understand your options and access the right reporting pathways.

Whether you have feedback, need advice, want help resolving an issue or need to make a complaint, you can now find everything in one place.

We're inviting undergraduate students to share their experiences of wellbeing, study and university life in the Uni Student Wellbeing Survey. Your anonymous responses will contribute to research that helps build a better understanding of student wellbeing in higher education. Plus, you'll go into the draw to win 1 of 10 $300 Mastercards. 

Want to know more? Visit the Uni Student Wellbeing Survey website.

Wanted to use our campus shuttle bus but weren't sure where to find the stops? Based on your student feedback, we've given several of our Camperdown/Darlington campus shuttle bus stops a makeover, making them easier to spot. Plus, with live tracking now available in the SafeZone app – you’ll never miss the bus! A small change, for a smoother trip to campus.

The Library’s First Nations Film Series continues with tomorrow's (Tuesday 18 August) screening of The Redfern Story (2014), a documentary exploring the creation of Australia’s first all-Indigenous theatre company, the National Black Theatre, in 1970s Redfern. Discover the history, creativity and activism that helped shape a generation of First Nations performers and storytellers.

This September, Creative Month is bringing exhibitions, performances, markets, workshops and hands-on creative experiences to spaces across the University. Enter the ballot for the launch party, take part in the Creative Month Stamp Rally, explore the self-guided Art Walk, browse the Pocket Art Market and discover what happens when campus becomes a living canvas for creativity.

Missed Welcome Fest or just arrived on campus? Head to the SUPRA Welcome Fair tomorrow (Tuesday 18 August) in the Great Hall. Meet your postgraduate student representatives, connect with clubs and student networks, discover support services, and enjoy free games, music and a photobooth. You'll also go in the draw to win prizes including an iPad, Polaroid camera and speaker. 

How are your identity, experiences and connections shaped by the places around you? The Student Visual Storytelling Competition: Translocal Urbanism invites students from all disciplines to explore these ideas through photography, collages or short reels. Whether you choose to capture Hybrid Identities or uncover a Hidden Global Sydney, selected entries will be exhibited as part of the Festival of Translocal Urbanism, with prizes of up to $500 available. Entries close Sunday 30 August.

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