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Get ready for census on Monday 1 September 🗓️

This is the last date you will be able to finalise or withdraw from any units of study, finalise your residency status, suspend your studies or discontinue your course without it affecting your grades or you being financially liable for units of study.

Double check your units of study, and make sure you've submitted any HELP assistance forms and paid any necessary fees. Find out more about what you need to do on the census homepage. 

Have a group assignment coming up? Learn how to work with others 🤝

If you're a coursework student, group learning is a key part of your studies, so it's important you know how to effectively and respectfully work with others. Our guide on group work and participating in class is a great place to start. If you need further support, reach out to the Learning Hub (Academic Language and Learning). 

Book a 1:1 consultation with the Careers Centre 💼

Does the approaching census date have you thinking about your career options? Book a 1:1 consultation with our careers experts.

Complete the compulsory Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) in Canvas before 1 September ⏰

If you started your studies this semester, you're required to complete the Academic Honesty Education Module in Canvas before census date, Monday 1 September. The module is open to all students, so even if you've completed it previously you may find it useful to revisit to familiarise yourself with new rules around artificial intelligence (AI) use. 

We're Australia's oldest university but we're bringing contemporary design to the places you learn, study and hang out on campus. From fresh air conditioning in classrooms to sparkling new bathroom fixtures – learn how we're investing in spaces that improve the student experience.

Two weeks ago in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, 15 University of Sydney students joined over 300 emerging leaders from around the world at the 13th University Scholars Leadership Symposium. Learn more about what our students got up to on Instagram and how you can take part next year through a University Scholars Leadership Symposium grant. 

From 25–29 August, we're lighting up in purple to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ youth. Expect everything from nail painting stations and a purple carpet at Fisher Library, to a Pride Culture Club session, STEM panel, Queer Revue movie night, and more. Check out the full Wear It Purple Day event guide to plan your week and join in creating visibility, inclusion, and celebration.

Have the tools and information you need to succeed this semester by staying up to date with our newsletters and critical email communications. It's your responsibility to check your student email regularly for official communication from the University, which includes your weekly edition of Student News.

Nominations for student elections have now closed. Voting will commence from 9.00am Monday 15 September.

Students eligible to vote in these elections will receive an automatically generated email from BigPulse (third party preferential voting software) in their student email inbox.

For a list of candidates and key dates, see the Student Elections webpage. Any enquiries should be directed to secretariat.elections@sydney.edu.au.

Last chance to get funding for your campus project!

Got an idea that could make a difference on campus or in the community? The SUPRA Social Impact Grant Scheme is your chance to turn it into reality. These grants support student-led projects that create impact, build connections, and tackle issues that matter. Applications close at 4 pm on Tuesday 26 August – don’t miss out! 

New research from Chinese Studies PhD student, Zihan He, has resulted in a new Chinese-language term for the word ‘dementia’ – one that reduces stigma and shame for Chinese speakers.

“I’ve witnessed many Chinese-speaking people in Australia delay their first appointment with doctors because they did not want to face their health situations. I hope that the new translations can help destigmatise diseases in the community.” – Zihan He, 28, PhD student in Chinese studies.

Last week, we asked if AI is changing what it means to get a good education. While most of you said yes, others weren’t so sure – and the debate is far from over.

To hear some more takes, join us at the Eastern Avenue Auditorium on Thursday 28 August for Courageous Conversations – The AI Debate, where students go head-to-head to tackle AI’s growing influence on your uni experience, and what it could mean for your professional future.

USU, your student union are keen to better understand how you engage with campus life, available USU programs and services, plus how to improve your experience on campus. As a thank you from USU, the first 200 students (non-members included) to complete the USU Student Engagement Survey will receive a $10 USU voucher to use at USU food spots and the USYD Store!

Have a big idea, innovative startup, or standout internship experience? FutureReady celebrates student innovation and employability with awards worth up to $5,000, international flights, and the chance to shadow a CEO. Applications close this Sunday 31 August 2025.

Experience a unique local exchange opportunity in Semester 1 2026 with New York University (NYU) right on campus in Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington). Take NYU units, share the classroom with NYU students and learn from NYU academics. Each unit is equivalent to 6 FASS Elective credit points. Applications close Wednesday 15 October 2025.

This year’s Wentworth Medal invites you to explore a timely question: How can we effectively promote academic freedom while fostering safety and social harmony in our multicultural community? Share your perspectives for a chance to be recognised through this prestigious award. Submit your essay via Canvas and register your pen-name by Friday 29 August for your chance to win.

The Student Experience Survey (SES) commences on Tuesday 9 September and is open to first-year undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students who have completed at least one Unit of Study and all final-year undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

If you're eligible to participate, this is your opportunity to have your say about what it's like to be a University of Sydney student, and actively contribute to shaping the future of student life here and across Australia. Plus, you'll automatically go into the draw to win one of 50 limited-edition University of Sydney hoodies and a weekly draw to win $1000 e-gift card.

Join certified coach and career strategist, Tess Everingham, for CareerCatalyst, a free, in-person workshop on Wednesday 3 September from 5:15–7 pm at The Refectory, Level 5, Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70). Career Catalyst is your opportunity to build an authentic and impactful personal brand so you can take control of your career with confidence.

Experience Aboriginal culture through movement, music and story in this beginner-friendly workshop with Brolga Dance Academy. Join us on Tuesday 26 August from 10–11:30 am in Fisher Seminar Room 218 to learn about traditions, history and culture in a hands-on way – no dance experience needed.

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