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Register with Inclusion and Disability Services for support in formal exams before this Wednesday 30 April

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 in your Semester 1 formal exams through Inclusion and Disability Services (IDS). To be approved for adjustments, you must apply to register, book a consultation appointment, and be registered with Inclusion and Disability Services by this Wednesday 30 April. 

If you're enrolled in an intensive unit which has a final exam, please ensure you're registered with IDS three weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant exam week for that unit. 

Don’t forget to vote! 🗳 

The federal election is this Saturday 3 May. If you're eligible to vote and haven't done so already, make sure you head to your nearest voting centre and exercise your democratic right (and claim your democracy sausage 🌭).

To find your closest voting centre, visit the AEC website.

Collect your student card 💳

Don't forget to collect your student card on campus as you'll need the physical card for exams. 

All student card services are available from the Student Centre Cards Hub at Level 3, Jane Foss Russell building (G02), which is open Monday to Friday from 9 am–4.30 pm. 

To collect your card, you’ll need to bring valid photo identification with you.

Vote in the 2025 election of one Undergraduate Student Fellow of Senate 🎓

Eligible undergraduate students have received an invitation from BigPulse to their student email to vote in the 2025 election of one undergraduate Student Fellow of Senate. Make sure you vote before Tuesday 13 May 2025, 4 pm. For more information, visit the current elections page on the current student website.

With the support of the Student Portal and Sydney Uni App, you can head into final assessment and exam season with confidence! Here’s three ways you can stay organised, connected, and supported: 

📌 Stay organised with your Study Dashboard: See all your assignments, deadlines, and to-do lists in one place, so you can plan ahead and stay on top of your workload.

🗓️ Stay connected with the Calendar and What’s On page: Keep track of classes, exams and events so you never miss a deadline or opportunity to catch up with friends on campus.  

🙇 Stay supported with academic help and wellbeing services: Find study resources and connect with wellbeing teams via the Services and Support page.

Log into the Student Portal today via and download the Sydney Uni App.

The monthly HopeStreet pet clinic offers free veterinary support and brings healing to pets and their owners. Run by a caring community of volunteers, veterinarians and University of Sydney students, the clinic is a special and unique place in the heart of Sydney ❤️ Find out more about how the HopeStreet vet clinic is making a difference.

With the federal election fast approaching this Saturday 3 May, we explore the role universities play in elections, from equipping you with critical thinking skills to providing a safe environment for you to freely express your views and engage in respectful debate.

Do you have an idea for an event, activity or project that seeks to enrich campus life and strengthen your student community? Student Life Grant applications for Semester 2, 2025 are now open, and with up to $3000 in funding available to successful applicants, why not put your project forward?

Want to take climate action while building skills and community? Green Impact's Sustainability Leadership Program is a chance to learn and lead sustainable practices on your campus. 

Green Impact is a hands-on way to lead change at uni. Sign up anytime until September and work at your own pace. Complete as many actions as you like – every action links back to the University’s Sustainability Strategy, and helps you build real-world experience. 

♻️ Try an action: hard-to-recycle materials drive: During the program, you can take part in themed actions, including a focus on reducing landfill waste!

📚 Drop off your old textiles on Camperdown campus from 1–23 May for the Textile recycling drive  

🔌 Bring your e-waste to our drop-in collection on Thursday 22 May's E-waste event 

You can register now ahead of the toolkit opening on 9 April.

Want to know more? Attend one of our Green Impact 101 sessions to learn how to get the most out of the program. Visit Sustainability at Sydney's Instagram bio to register.  

Join the Library for a special talk on Wednesday 7 May celebrating our acquisition of a rare first edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Presented by Professor Vanessa Smith, The Original Monster will explore the fascinating circumstances of the novel's creation and its cultural impact. Registration is essential for this free event, where you'll also be able to enjoy refreshments after the talk.

Join us for an exciting Pride Body Attack class on May 19 at the Sydney University Sport & Aquatic Centre, Group Fitness Studio. Register to receive a special giveaway on the day, and don't forget to wear your most colourful outfit for a chance to win a Sydney Uni Sport gift pack!

Why are nations around the world racing to secure critical minerals? What’s at stake, and what does it mean for you? In this Sydney Ideas talk on Tuesday 20 May, our expert panel will break down what you need to know about critical minerals – the geopolitical issues, their role in the net zero transition, and the environmental and local community impacts.

Just a short bus ride away from Coogee Beach and our Camperdown/Darlington campus, our accommodation offering in Kensington has something for all students – from private rooms to multi-share apartments. Boasting amenities like a rooftop terrace, gym and games room, it's the perfect space to connect with your peers and make the most of student life. Applications for Semester 2 are now open. 

Join Sydney Future Students for The Power of Postgraduate, a networking and consultation evening on Thursday 1 May at the CBD campus on Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Hear from Surbhi Dewan, a management consulting professional and University of Sydney graduate, about how postgraduate study enhanced her career. Our student recruitment team will be available after the talk to answer your questions about postgraduate courses.

Thinking about further study? From Undergrad to Postgrad kicks off Tuesday 6 May at the Chau Chak Wing Museum with two short sessions covering the essentials of postgraduate coursework and research. Stick around for one-on-one advice from Sydney Future Students experts.

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