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Get some well-needed rest during STUVAC 😴

With study and life piling up, it’s easy to put sleep last, but getting quality rest is essential for memory, focus and overall wellbeing. Find out why sleep matters and how to improve it, with advice from Dr Yu Sun Bin.

Be a good library citizen 🤝

Let’s face it – no one likes to study in a loud and messy space. This exam season, help keep our library spaces serene and clean by following simple steps like respecting silent zones, keeping your belongings with you (don't leave your valuables unattended!), and leaving the space clean for the next person.

🔒 Protective Services can review incidents of theft or suspicious behaviour and escalate them as needed. If you feel unsafe or are concerned for someone else’s safety, call triple zero (000) for emergency services or contact Protective Services on 9351 3333 or via the SafeZone app.

🧾 Info on reporting lost property or submitting a police report is available on our website.

Say goodbye to password headaches with Okta FastPass 🏃‍♂️

Tired of verifying every time you log in? Okta FastPass is now available for Mac and Windows laptops or desktops, giving you seamless access to everything from Canvas to Sydney Student – all with a single click.

Need help? Contact the ICT Shared Service Centre on Monday to Friday from 7 am to 9 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. The Campus Connect, Student Centre and Library teams can also provide support during standard business hours on weekdays, in-person or online.

Make sure you've completed the Respect@Sydney module to access your results ✅

If you started your studies this year and haven’t completed the Respect@Sydney module by Friday 12 December, 2025, you will not be able to view your results or receive your academic transcript at the end of semester. 

Check your exam timetable 📅
Know when and where your exams are held by checking your exam timetable. Don't get caught out preparing for the wrong date or time!

Start revising early 📚
Getting a head start isn't always easy, but spreading out your study will leave you not only more prepared, but more relaxed too.

Get your student card and essentials ready 💳
If you're yet to collect your student card on campus, now's the time as you'll need the physical card for exams. Head to the Student Centre Cards Hub (Level 3, Jane Foss Russell Building, G02), Monday to Friday, 9 am–4.30 pm, to pick it up. Don’t forget to bring valid photo ID so they know it’s you!

Get your calculator approved 🔢
Some calculators are pre-approved and don’t need approval. If yours isn’t on the pre-approved list, bring it in to get the University sticker confirming it’s allowed in your exam. Find out which calculators are pre-approved and how to get approval on the Calculator dictionary page.

Practise under exam conditions ⏱️
Use past papers and time yourself to get into the exam mindset.

Plan your exam day 🌅
Get good sleep, eat well, and arrive early so you can start calm and confident.

For all the details on what to expect on the day of your exam, check out our in-person exams info page.

Hungry on campus? For just $5, you can grab a ready-to-heat meal delivered to Carslaw Learning Hub East. Head to cheap eats on campus to learn more about our $5 meal program.

Help us improve our cheap eats offerings by sharing your feedback via our $5 meals delivered to campus survey and USU's $5 meals at Laneway survey

Keep integrity front of mind as you approach your final assessments and exams. 

Make sure you're familiar with your responsibilities to conduct your studies ethically and honestly and know that academic and personal supports are available if thing's get tough. 

The Shaping Australia Awards celebrate groundbreaking research and innovation from universities across Australia, and this year the Matilda Centre have been recognised for their vaping-prevention program aimed at school-aged children: OurFutures Vaping.

Be part of this year's awards and support our researchers by voting for OurFutures Vaping.

Fuel your study session with a delicious meal from the USU Food Truck running Monday to Thursday, 10th to 27th November. Free for all USU Members! To keep up with the daily menu, follow @USUeats on Instagram.

🧇 Breakfast 9 am to 10:30 am (or until sold out) 

🌮 Lunch from 12 pm (or until sold out)

🧃Free drink for Rewards members during lunch 

🍩 Afternoon snack from 2:30 pm to 3 pm (or until sold out)

☕️ Fisher Café: $2 regular coffee for all USU Rewards Members from 5 pm to 8 pm (from 10th to 28th November) 

🔋$3.50 cans of Red Bull 250ml in all USU outlets (10th to 29th November) and Red Bull sampling at Food Truck on 11th and 18th November (during lunch)

When Loretta walked into her Year 12 physics class, she was the only girl – and she dropped it. Now studying a double degree in Civil Engineering and Architecture at Sydney, we chat to Loretta about her journey in STEM. Her advice? Stick with it – you’re more capable than you think.

Join the Pride Network on Thursday 13 November from 8:30–10 am at The Quad for the Trans Awareness Week Flag Raising Breakfast. The trans flag will be raised at 9 am, with breakfast, chats and a chance to connect in a welcoming space. Whether you’ve been part of the Pride Network for ages or are just curious to learn more, this is a welcoming space to connect, support and be part of something meaningful.

Have your say in Study Australia's International Student Survey, a national research project that captures the voices of international students. Have your say to win 1 of 10 $100 gift cards before the survey closes next Friday 21 November.

Need a break from studying? Explore the range of digital publications you can access for free as a USYD student – from news via The Sydney Morning Herald and the Daily Telegraph to where to eat in Sydney via Good Food.

Join us next Wednesday 20 November, 5:30–7 pm in Fisher Library for Jane Austen’s theatrical imagination: How the writer adds value for the attentive reader, a special Library Talk by Professor Penny Gay. This event marks the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth and explores how her writing rewards close attention and theatrical insight.

Eddie Abd, un-titled #4, 2025. Photographic print, 250 x 250mm. Photography by Aram El Haddad.

Join Verge Gallery for the launch of folded in, a powerful new exhibition by artist Eddie Abd, on Thursday 20 November from 6–8 pm at Jane Foss Russell Plaza. Through camouflage and collage, Abd explores complicity and personal reckonings shaped by conversations with Dharug artist Leanne Tobin. The launch event features live performances by Ludwig El Haddad (vocals) and Fady Kassab (percussion). Food and drinks provided!

The Japanese Studies Association of Australia invite students to a week-long program at the Chau Chak Wing Museum. This free event features an exhibition and symposium exploring the legacy of the Asia Pacific War and the atomic bombings, offering a space for reflection and dialogue across generations.

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