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Complete the compulsory Respect@Sydney module on Canvas

We want to ensure you understand sexual consent, boundaries, and what respectful relationships look like. If you're starting your studies this year, you're required to complete our Respect@Sydney module on Canvas by census date, 31 March 2025. 

It is important you complete this module by the deadline, otherwise you will not be able to view your results or receive your academic transcript at the end of semester, unless you've received an exemption from the Safer Communities Office. 

This module has been newly co-designed with our students and staff following extensive consultations and feedback, and should take about 45 minutes to complete. 

Finalise your units of study 

The last day to add a new unit of study is Friday 7 March. Log into Sydney Student and go to ‘My studies’, then ‘Units of study’ to ensure you're taking the correct units of study this semester. 

Access your units of study in Canvas

Make sure you can access the units you're enrolled in this semester on Canvas. It's also important to take time this week to read through your unit of study outlines (UoS) and any announcements or modules that have already been published. 

Ensure your personal information is protected

Safeguarding your personal information is more important than ever. Read our guide to privacy protection to learn about privacy risks, how to avoid them and tips to ensure your personal details and information are protected.

Share your feedback about orientation content in Student News

We're seeking feedback from new students about orientation content in this newsletter, Student News. Have your say by taking our five minute orientation content survey.

Whether you're in your first year or your fourth, navigating the first few weeks of university can feel overwhelming. To help you settle into semester, we've pulled together seven steps you should take in your first three weeks of uni to ensure you stay ahead of your studies and have fun along the way.

While Welcome Fest might be done and dusted, the good vibes of Welcome are here to stay! From creating zines at the Library to learning about Aussie customs with USU's G'Day Gatherings and meeting new people at our Peer Support Advisors (PSAs) speed friending event, there's so much on (and more to be announced!) throughout the first four weeks of semester.

Keep an eye on our Welcome Planner, social media and Student News to stay up to date with what's on. 

Need a quick bite or a late-night study snack? Nearly 70 new vending machines have landed on Camperdown/Darlington campus, offering fresh pizza, healthy meals, coffee, tech supplies, and even pharmacy essentials – all at affordable prices. Find your next snack on Campus Maps by searching 'vending machine'.

Located in Carslaw Learning Hub – West, right off Eastern Avenue in the Carslaw Building (F07), is the Careers Centre. Drop by the new location to explore our range of careers services, from 1:1 consults and professional skills workshops to career fairs and employer information sessions.

Need help navigating the University? Visit one of three Student Support @ Campus Connect locations across Camperdown/Darlington campus. Our student support teams can assist with our online systems, understanding your course and timetable, paying your fees, and more.

📍Where to find Student Support @ Campus Connect:

• Fisher Library

• Susan Wakil Health Building (open until March 31, 2025)

• Belinda Hutchinson Building (formerly Abercrombie Building) (open until March 28, 2025)

🕑 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Book an appointment via the Student Centre Appointment Booking form or check hub locations and times on the Sydney Uni app. Walk-ins welcome!

I'm a fourth year arts/law student and you may have seen my face around as one of the social media coordinators for USYD! I just finished up my media degree last year, and have really enjoyed being able to put my skills and knowledge to practise in my role at the University. 

I also really love contributing to social media posts that keep other students, like you, informed on important student news. From updates on events and activities on campus, to important study information, to exciting competitions – following the USYD social media accounts (like our Instagram and TikTok) is the best way to stay plugged in and make the most out of uni life.

See you around (whether it’s on campus, or through your screen)! 📱

Artwork credit: Siena Bhuiyan

We're joining the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for the 10th year in a row on Saturday 1 March, celebrating and supporting our diverse LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s float will feature artwork by student Siena Bhuiyan, inspired by the University’s Pride community, her Aboriginal culture, and our iconic flame tree.

Do you know a recent graduate who's demonstrated exceptional leadership or innovation? Shout it from the rooftops by nominating them for a Graduate Medal. Nominations are open until 19 March 2025. Submitting a nomination is simple, but in case you need help, here are our top three tips to make your nomination stand out.

Work on real-world projects with global industry partners in the July intensive Global Industry and Community Project Unit. Travel to China or Indonesia, or collaborate with international students in Sydney. Applications close 30 March 2025, so apply now. 

If you're an Honours student with an upcoming research computing project, you should know that the University’s legacy research computing service, Artemis, will be decommissioned in September 2025. Find out how to transition your research computing projects to NCI (National Computational Infrastructure).

Thanks to everyone that joined us in the Great Hall last Wednesday for our Welcome Ceremony – it was truly magical! 🪄 Students were welcomed by Uncle Charles (Chicka) Madden, respected Sydney Elder, and heard inspiring addresses from our Vice-Chancellor and President, Mark Scott, student representatives, and Eddie Woo, Australia's most famous maths teacher! Pictured above are some lucky students who had the opportunity to meet and speak with Eddie after the ceremony. 

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is offering free entry to all full-time Australian students including access to the major summer exhibition Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imagination. The exhibition is on until 27 April 2025, so grab your mates, show your student card at the ticket desk (or book online), to check it out for free!

Is a language owned by its speakers or is it a public good? 'Who' gets to have a say, lay claim to, and wield a language? Unpack language, culture and power with linguist John McWhorter in a conversation with host Nick Enfield for Sydney Ideas on Wednesday 12 March.

Don’t miss your chance to see British journalist and editor Alan Rusbridger in conversation with Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney and host of The Solutionists. They’ll discuss the intersection of media and politics on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 6 pm. Register via the Sydney Ideas site.

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