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Make sure you're ready for census date – Tuesday 31 March ✅

For most students, census date for Semester 1 is tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March. 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 incurring a fee. Each unit of study has a census date, based on the session in which it is taught.

Unsure when your census date is? View your calendar in the Student Portal to see your census date and other key dates for your session.

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 1 formal exams, you need to apply to register, book a consultation appointment, and be registered with Inclusion and Disability Services by Wednesday 29 April (Week 9). 

If you're 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. See further information about the IDS registration process.

Complete your AHEM (it's due tomorrow!) ⏰

Starting a new degree this semester? Make sure you complete the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) by tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March.

AHEM is a compulsory module to help you understand your academic integrity responsibilities and set you up for success in your studies.

Plan ahead for the upcoming public holidays 🗓️

There's several upcoming public holidays in NSW, so it's important to plan ahead. Classes generally don't take place on public holidays and staffed campus facilities (including food and retail outlets and the Student Centre) will be closed. Major supermarkets and retail stores may also be closed, particularly on Friday 3 and Sunday 5 April.

Here's a list of the upcoming public holidays in April: 

Information about classes and assessments scheduled for Monday 27 April will be available shortly. Keep an eye out for updates on Canvas and from your unit coordinators. 

Holy Week and Easter are significant in the Christian calendar and are observed by Western Christian traditions (including Catholic and Protestant churches) and Eastern Orthodox Christians, sometimes on different dates. View our 2026 wall calendar to see when Easter falls across traditions.

Across the period, Christians may observe Maundy (Holy) Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and, in some traditions, Easter Monday. While practices and dates differ, the period centres on reflection, remembrance and renewal.

We acknowledge Holy Week and Easter and wish everyone observing this time a meaningful period of reflection.

As the weather gets cooler and days become shorter, our free campus bus is here to help you get from A to B comfortably. Many of you had questions about our bus service last week, so we've answered your top questions below: 

We also heard your feedback about access to bus timetables and tracking, as well as your suggestions to improve the bus experience. We've taken your feedback on board (no pun intended), so keep an eye out for future upgrades to your campus bus service.

Illustration by Jenny Van Rantingen (BVA/BAdvStudies '24)

Looking to boost your savings? Finance expert and Bachelor of Economics alumna Julia Newbould shares her top tips for establishing better finance habits. From boosting your financial literacy to finding the right information and investing in your future (like your super), there are plenty of simple steps you can take to establish long-term financial success. 

We've been ranked in the global top 25 for 10 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, including Sport, Law, Nursing, Education, Philosophy, and Veterinary Science. Six disciplines were also ranked number one in Australia. The results reflect strong teaching, research and graduate outcomes across a wide range of study areas.

Daylight Savings ends this Sunday 5 April, which means the clocks will be turned back by one hour at 3 am Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). 

Curious about the impact this change has on our body clocks? Why not listen to Dr. Jacob Crouse's Raising the Bar talk, where he explores the connections between circadian rhythms and our mental and physical health. 

Interested in checking out Raising the Bar live? We're popping up across the city, and even right here on campus, on Thursday 7 May. 

New legislation lists Hizb ut‑Tahrir as a prohibited hate group 

The Australian Government has listed Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under new hate‑group legislation introduced after the Bondi attack. As a result, from the date the listing took effect on 6 March 2026, it is a criminal offence to be a member of this group, to recruit for it, to provide training or funding, or to otherwise provide material support to it. It is also an offence to display in public any symbol used by Hizb ut-Tahrir, or any member thereof, to identify themselves or any part of it. While the National Socialist Network is no longer operating, many symbols associated with neo‑Nazi ideology, including Nazi symbols, are prohibited under Commonwealth and NSW law. Public display of those symbols may constitute a criminal offence, irrespective of whether an organisation is listed under the hate group law.

Where to get study-related support while the Camperdown/Darlington Student Centre undergoes refurbishment

The Student Centre on Level 3, Jane Foss Russell (JFR) Building will be closed from next Tuesday 7 April through to the end of June while works are carried out to improve accessibility and student spaces. During this time, you can get in touch with the Student Centre online, via phone or at other nearby locations:

Have your say on the draft Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2026

You're invited to provide feedback on the draft Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2026, which aims to support a safer, healthier and more inclusive University environment. Have your say on the draft policy by Monday 27 April to help shape how we support student wellbeing across campus.

Honorary award nominations closing soon

Submit your honorary award expression of interest for the 2027 awards. There are two honorary award categories, acknowledging outstanding achievements and exceptional service. Submissions close this Friday 3 April.

Passover (Pesach) is a major Jewish festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites in ancient Egypt. Observed over eight days, Passover is a time for family, storytelling and reflection, including the sharing of the Seder meal, which retells the story of the Exodus.

Passover is a celebratory time, but we recognise for many this year that celebrations may feel difficult. Our hope for peace prevails, and wish those celebrating Passover a meaningful time with family, friends and community.

Dubbo MD students at the launch of the student centre.

Last week, our new Student Centre was launched at Dubbo – a place for our Doctor of Medicine (MD) students to study, socialise and host events. Amy Malligan, Dubbo MD student, says students are really excited about the new space: "Medicine is a full-on degree, so to have a place you can go to wind down, switch off and take your own time is really important. We're excited to see what things we can do with this space!" 

Students enjoying refreshed facilities at Camden.

Veterinary and Agriculture students at Camden are excited about refreshed spaces too, following recent upgrades to accommodation, common areas and sporting facilities. Jin, Veterinary Medicine student, shared how the improvements make a real difference when living and studying on campus: "It's especially important for me after a long day of lectures – I feel like taking a break and I have the facilities right around the corner. Everything looks so fresh and new." 

Postgraduate students who want to join the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) Council for the 2026–27 term are invited to nominate themselves for the upcoming election. Nominations close 10 am next Wednesday 8 April. Learn more about SUPRA elections on the SUPRA website.

Stockpiling hard to dispose of items like old mobile phones, empty medication blister packs and dry highlighters or pens? Recycle them responsibly at Fisher Library's new Recycling Hub on Level 3.

Not sure what's recyclable? Check out the Library's guide to what you can and can’t recycle at the Recycling Hub. 

Thinking about teaching beyond the city? Education students can apply for the Beyond the Line Program, an expenses‑paid, five‑day study tour that gives you a real look at teaching in regional, rural and remote NSW public schools. You’ll visit local schools, meet teachers and communities, and explore what life and learning are like outside metro areas. The next tour runs 7–11 September, with applications open 30 March–8 May.

If someone’s sliding into your DMs with “exam help”, “tutoring” or “study groups” it might not be what it seems. These services are often linked to contract cheating, which is having someone else do your work.

Contract cheating is illegal in Australia and breaches University rules. Getting involved in contract cheating can also put you at risk of failing your assessments, being scammed, or suspended from University.

If you’re finding it hard to complete your studies and assessments, there's support for you. The University offers free and legitimate help to improve your skills and feel confident in your work.

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