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We're shocked and saddened to see a rise in racially motivated incidents affecting members of the Asian community in Australia. We strongly condemn all forms of racism.

Racism has no place on our campuses, our city, or our society, and we have zero tolerance for any form of racism, threats to safety, hate speech, intimidation, threatening speech, bullying or unlawful harassment.

We'd like to remind you that free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support is available to you 24/7 through our Wellbeing team, and Protective Services is available 24-hours to assist in an emergency or if you feel unsafe on campus.

Get some well-needed rest during STUVAC 😴

Last week, you told us you needed a nap, and we get it. 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.

Check out University Health Services 🩺

With exams, assessments and colder weather on the way, it’s important to look after your health. Whether you need a GP, a vaccination or mental health support, the University Health Service offers bulk-billed medical appointments for students right here on campus. Find out what’s available on the health and wellbeing page.

Find your perfect study spot (snacks included) 24/7 🍫

Studying well past your bedtime? Explore study spaces on campus that are available 24/7. When you need a quick snack to fuel your studies, our 24/7 minimarts and food outlets have you covered right around the clock. I

If you're on campus early in the morning or late in the evening, we recommend you follow these tips: 

- Catch the University's free shuttle bus to and from campus.
- Walk with friends to and from campus.
- Walk along main pathways with good lighting.
- Stick to spaces only accessible with your student ID – these are usually libraries and Learning Hubs. 

Recharge and refuel with Exam Ready events 🔋

From free snacks and study sessions to mindful movement and creative breaks, Exam Ready events are here to help you stay focused and energised. Running until 21 June, you’ll find events across campus co-hosted by the Library, USU, Sydney Uni Sport and Student Counselling.

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!

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 exam day, check out our in-person exams info page.

Need some fuel for your studies? From Monday to Thursday until 19 June, enjoy free breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day plus Thursday dinners and drink offers. Follow the @usueats Instagram account to keep up to date with menus and locations!

The University's 2024 Annual Report has been released 📄

Last Friday 30 May, our 2024 Annual Report (pdf, 2.8MB), including our 2024 financial results, was tabled in the NSW Parliament.

The University reported an overall surplus of $545 million. Philanthropic funding and a 15 percent return on our investments drove this headline result. Our core activities of teaching and research, however, recorded a loss and our 2024 underlying operating result was a deficit of $69 million.

Every dollar of our surplus is reinvested over time in teaching, research and making the University of Sydney a better place to work and study. In 2024, the University spent $239 million of our investment income to support these core activities. 

Assessments can be challenging – but shortcuts aren’t worth it 💻

Just like showing up to exams or submitting your assessments on time, it’s your responsibility to uphold academic integrity, even when the pressure’s on. That means completing your work honestly and avoiding shortcuts like contract cheating services, which can put your degree at risk.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t go it alone. The University offers free, legitimate academic support to help you get through assessments the right way.

When used responsibly, generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Microsoft Copilot and Cogniti can be powerful tools to aid your studies. We featured how students have made use of AI this semester on our Instagram. Now we want to hear from you!

Your health, safety, and wellbeing at the University is paramount. Help us ensure campus remains a safe environment to learn, research and explore new ideas by being aware of the University’s 18 critical risks. Find out what they are and how to manage them with our Critical Risk Overview video. 

Join us in marking Mabo Day tomorrow Tuesday 3 June 10:30 am–12 pm with Torres Strait Islander artist and cultural leader Alick (Zugub) Tipoti, who will deliver a keynote address and present a performance of Dhamuw Koedal alongside his family. Held in the Belinda Hutchison Building B2010 Auditorium (H70), the event will open from 10:15 am with tea and coffee, and will be followed by lunch and networking.

We've been named one of Australia’s most inclusive organisations in the 2024 Access and Inclusion Index, placing third overall and first among education providers. Read about how we're creating accessible opportunities on campus like quiet hours at careers fairs, body doubling sessions for neurodivergent students, and more accessible labs and learning materials.

Miška Mandić, Residue, 2024, video still. Image courtesy of the artist. 

Need a break from your studies? Explore time, decay and the unseen in Residue, a new Verge Digital work by artist and filmmaker Miška Mandić. This contemplative video installation visualises the geological lifespan of mobile phone minerals alongside the slow, organic rhythms of fungi and soil. On display at Verge Gallery until 6 June.

Shavuot is a Jewish festival that marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, celebrated seven weeks after Passover. It begins this year at sunset on Tuesday 3 June and ends at nightfall on Thursday 5 June. Traditions include staying up all night to study, decorating with greenery, and enjoying dairy foods like cheesecake and blintzes.

Chag Shavuot Sameach to those celebrating!

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