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Welcome to your Week 7 edition of Student News! |
Last week, you told us how you were spending mid‑semester break – and for most of you, it was about catching up on study, with some much‑needed rest, reflection and reset mixed in. Whether you were finishing assignments, sleeping more than usual, or using the break to rethink your approach for the rest of semester, you’re definitely not alone.
As classes resume, this edition brings together practical study support, affordable campus food to refuel and beat the mid‑sem slump, and events to help you stay connected. |
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Welcome to your Week 7 edition of Student News! |
Last week, you told us how you were spending mid‑semester break – and for most of you, it was about catching up on study, with some much‑needed rest, reflection and reset mixed in. Whether you were finishing assignments, sleeping more than usual, or using the break to rethink your approach for the rest of semester, you’re definitely not alone.
As classes resume, this edition brings together practical study support, affordable campus food to refuel and beat the mid‑sem slump, and events to help you stay connected. |
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Stay organised with your study dashboard on the Student Portal 📑
If you're trying to reset your study habits after the mid-sem break, we hear you. Stay organised and on top of your workload via in the Student Portal, where you can add and view your upcoming assessments, exams and your to-do list all in one place. |
Connect with our Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs) to nail your study routine ✍️
Did you know that there's a team of postgraduate students who can provide you with peer-to-peer services through the Library? The Library PLAs are here to help you with study tips, upskilling, creative technology support, and even referencing. Find out how you can connect with a PLA online or on campus. |
Simplify your login experience with Okta FastPass 🏃♂️
Okta FastPass is a faster, password‑less way to access your uni apps on Mac or Windows laptops and desktops, letting you log in to everything from Canvas to Sydney Student with a single click (and no pesky MFA pop-ups!) |
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Need a pick-me-up on campus to get over the mid-semester slump? Refuel with cheap eats on campus 🍴 |
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| Lawn bowls on the Law Lawns ⛹️♂️ |
Need a quick break between classes or study sessions? Head over to the Law Lawns in front of the New Law Building (F10) for a game of lawn bowls, running tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am–2 pm.
Drop by with friends, take a breather in the sunshine and enjoy something a little different on campus – no experience needed. |
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| Experience the Spanish-speaking world 🗺️ |
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What do you need most right now? |
Something else? Let us know in the comments! 💬 |
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| Support is never far away if you need it |
Connect with Student Wellbeing for a range of confidential and free health, wellbeing and personal support, or our Safer Communities Office for support relating to sexual misconduct, domestic and family violence, bullying and harassment, and concerns relating to modern slavery.
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What you need to know if you have classes or assessments on Monday 27 April 2026
The NSW Government has announced a public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 (the Monday after Anzac Day). Here's what you need to know if you have classes and assessments scheduled for that day: |
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Online assessment submissions (not requiring you to attend in person) will go ahead as planned.
- In-person assessments will be given alternative dates. Your coordinator will update you if the unit outline changes.
- Some classes may be adjusted or rescheduled within the timetable.
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Your coordinator will let you know directly if anything in your unit is affected. |
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What are ultra-processed foods doing to your body? |
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What's happening at Sydney |
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| ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2026 |
You're invited to attend our ANZAC Day Dawn Service next Saturday 25 April from 5:15 am at the Quadrangle. This traditional outdoor service offers an opportunity to commemorate the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) and reflect on the many different meanings of war. War Memorial Carillon tours will follow at 6.30 am and 6.50 am.
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| Sydney Ideas: Conversations for Good – Across platforms |
How does technology shape democracy and the way we experience the world online and offline? Join Sydney Ideas for Conversations for Good: Across platforms next Wednesday 22 April, a free public talk exploring technology, democracy and how our experiences are mediated across different platforms. |
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April New Year celebrations 🌸 |
April marks the start of the New Year for many communities across South and Southeast Asia, with celebrations including Vaisakhi (Baisakhi), Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Aluth Avurudda (Sinhalese New Year), Navavarsha (Nepalese New Year), Thingyan (Burmese New Year), Songkran (Thai New Year), Choul Chnam Thmey (Cambodian/Khmer New Year) and Pii Mai (Lao New Year).
While traditions and dates vary, these festivals are commonly marked by renewal, gratitude and community, and are celebrated through family gatherings, rituals, food and cultural events. View our 2026 wall calendar to see where these dates fall across traditions.
We recognise these April New Year celebrations and wish all students observing them a joyful and meaningful New Year. |
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| Raising the Bar is back in 2026! |
20 free talks, 10 local bars, 1 night. Presented by the University of Sydney and sponsored by the City of Sydney, Raising the Bar 2026 will transform 10 inner-city bars into spaces of learning for one night only on Thursday 7 May. Featuring 20 free talks from our researchers and academics, join us as we explore the new ideas and technologies shaping our world.
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| Thinking about a career in justice? |
Curious about careers in community corrections or the human services sector? Undergraduate students are invited to attend a Human Service Hub event focused on community corrections next Thursday 23 April. The Human Services Hub connects students with practitioners across justice and human services. In this free session, you’ll hear from experienced Community Corrections staff and learn about their work, career pathways and opportunities.
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