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We're here to support you if you've been impacted by the devastating floods in the Rasuwa District near the Nepal-China border, and in Tibet, China. 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.

This Wednesday 2 September, some University of Sydney National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members will take protected industrial action as part of their campaign relating to a new Enterprise Agreement.

Almost all scheduled classes will move online and some, such as labs which cannot run online or be rescheduled, may be cancelled.

Our campuses remain open and accessible, but you will need your student ID card to access buildings and may encounter picket lines near entrances to campus. Find out more about planned industrial action this Wednesday 2 September.

It's census date! Make sure you're prepared 🗓️

For most students, census date for Semester 2 is today, Monday 31 August. Census date is the last day you will be able to withdraw from any units of study, finalise your residency status, suspend your studies or discontinue your course without it affecting your grades. Each unit of study has a census date, based on the session in which it is taught, so it's important to check when your census date is.

Study closer to home or change up your scenery at a University Study Hub 👩‍💻

University Study Hubs are welcoming, inclusive places where students across Australia can access quiet study spaces, high-speed internet, computers, and kitchenettes, as well as career, academic and wellbeing support from trained staff. Find out more about Suburban Hubs, located in outer metropolitan areas, and Regional Hubs, servicing students who live in regional or remote areas.

Get set up with our digital services 💻

Familiarise yourself with the ICT resources and University systems needed to support your studies, including your Unikey and University email, Canvas and other digital learning resources, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password management, and Wi-Fi on campus.

Register with Inclusion and Disability Services for support in formal exams 📝

If you have a disability, medical condition, or carer responsibilities (temporary or ongoing) which may disadvantage you in your formal examinations, you may be eligible for reasonable adjustments through Inclusion and Disability Services (IDS). To be approved for adjustments in your Semester 2 formal exams, you will need to apply to register, book a consultation appointment, and be registered with Inclusion and Disability Services by Wednesday 7 October (Week 9). 

If you are enrolled in an intensive unit which has a final exam, please ensure you are registered with IDS prior to the relevant cut-off date for that unit.

Where Flowers Bloom, So Does Hope by Deanna Renée.

Disability Inclusion Month is from 1–30 September, with a range of events and opportunities to connect with other students, share experiences and strengthen disability inclusion across our community.

🏀 Come-and-try wheelchair sports (Monday 7 September, 11 am–2 pm): Head to Eastern Avenue and have a go at wheelchair sport with Wheelchair NSW. No registration required, and there are giveaways up for grabs!

📸 Photography Workshop: Learn how to take great photos with Jen (Thursday 10 September, 10 am–11:30 pm): Learn smartphone photography from Jen, a photographer with lived experience of aphasia. No fancy camera required.

⠿ Braille by Luca Workshop (Thursday 10 September 1 pm–3 pm): Take part in a hands-on braille workshop and learn more about vision impairment, accessible communication and disability awareness. 

📚 Your Library: Students Living with a Disability (Tuesday 15 September, 1:30 pm–3 pm): Discover library spaces, services and support available to students living with disability, with online and in-person options available.

👉 Explore the full Disability Inclusion Month program.

Your feedback can help improve your unit of study while it’s still running. Complete the short Teacher Check-In survey by Friday 11 September to let your teaching team know what’s working well and where improvements can be made. It only takes a few minutes and your feedback can make a real difference during semester.

We’re here to keep you safe, on and off campus 

The safety and wellbeing of our community is our highest priority. Here are some tips to help you stay safe on and off campus: 

Your safety and wellbeing is our highest priority. No matter where you are, free and confidential wellbeing support is always available to you. 

Nominations open for student elections – closing Monday 14 September, 12 pm. 

Nominations are now open for student elections to Senate, Academic Board, faculty boards, University school boards, faculties and University schools. For a list of all positions available, key dates, and the nominations process, see the Student Elections webpage.

Interested in nominating? An online information session will be held at 2.30 pm on Thursday 3 September 2026. To RSVP for this session and receive the Zoom link, or for further information, please email secretariat.elections@sydney.edu.au. 

Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is one of the most widely celebrated deities in Hinduism. This year it falls on Friday 4 September.

Observed by millions around the world, the festival is a time for prayer, storytelling, music and reflection on Krishna’s teachings of compassion, devotion and duty. Many people celebrate by visiting temples, gathering with family and community, and taking part in cultural and religious events. Happy Janmashtami to all who celebrate!

Whether you’re a student photographer looking to build experience or a club wanting better ways to capture your community, we want to hear your perspective! Fill in the expression of interest (EOI) form and help shape how this new program comes to life.

🎞️ Lucky Draw: Win 1 of 3 Kodak film cameras, with developing fees on us!

⏰ EOI closes: Sunday 13 September.

HDR students Corey Wolven and Bridget Mac Eochagain.

How can law, psychology, theatre and performance help us better understand and respond to domestic violence? Join HDR students and researchers Corey Wolven and Bridget Mac Eochagain at a special event on Monday 10 September exploring domestic violence from different disciplinary perspectives and examining the systems and cultural beliefs that shape it.

Looking for a reason to get moving this September? STEPtember is back and you're welcome to join for free! Challenge yourself to reach 10,000 steps a day throughout September while raising funds to support people living with cerebral palsy. Whether you prefer walking, running, dancing, swimming or something completely different, every step counts.

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