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In your first or final year? Complete the Student Experience Survey (SES) 📋

Eligible students would've received an email from ses@srcentre.com.au with the Student Experience Survey (SES), a quick 10-15 minute survey that asks you what it's like being a USYD student. The SES closes midnight Sunday 12 October, so don't miss out on having your say and going in the draw to win awesome prizes (1 of 50 limited-edition USYD hoodies and $1000 every week!)

Update your personal details in Sydney Student ✍️

Moved address? Changed your phone number? It's important we always have the correct contact information for you, so we can reach out to you in an emergency. You can add and update your personal details at any time in Sydney Student (go to ‘My details’, then ‘Address and residency’).

Thinking of tutoring school students? Obtain your Working with Children Check clearance ✅ 

If you provide tutoring (paid or unpaid) to people under 18 years of age outside of your studies, you’re required to hold a valid New South Wales Working with Children Check clearance (WWCC). Failure to apply for and maintain a valid WCCC when it’s required can result in serious penalties, including fines and imprisonment, as well as jeopardising your student visa and future employment in Australia.

Take it easy! 😌

If your mid-semester break plans involve sleeping in, you’re not alone – many of you told us last semester you like to spend this time resting and recharging. Maximise the quality of your rest by following science-backed tips for better sleep.

The warmer weather is a perfect opportunity to get out in the water!

Make the most of your time away from class without breaking the bank – from scenic walks to free galleries and hidden beaches, there’s plenty to do around Sydney on a budget. Check out our budget friendly ways to spend this mid-semester break.

As the NRL Grand Final approaches this Sunday 5 October, here’s a slice of campus sporting history you can tell your friends: USYD once lined up in rugby league’s top competition, and in 1926 even made the grand final! Read how a group of students took on the pros and carved out a unique chapter in Australian rugby league history.

Eat your way through the best of Sydney's food scene at USU's Manning Night Market on Wednesday 15 October. With all your favourite cuisines in one place, with everything from Italian to Japanese, your dinner and dessert cravings are sorted. Come for the food and stay for the vibes with live music and DJ sets that will keep the energy going all night long.  Entry is free and open to you, your friends and family – everyone’s welcome! 💛

Stay in the know with free digital access to a range of news publications, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian and The Daily Telegraph. News not your thing? You can also access Good Food, including their app, as well as puzzles and crosswords via Campus Access. 

Daylight saving time begins this Sunday 5 October – most devices will update automatically, but don’t forget to check any manual clocks.

Due to the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 6 October, next week’s edition of Student News will be published on Tuesday 7 October.

Voting closes Tuesday 7 October at 4 pm (AEDT) for a range of student positions on Academic Board, faculty boards, University school boards, faculties and University schools.

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

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

From next Tuesday 7 October, you’ll be able to order a fresh, ready-to-heat meal delivered to Carslaw Learning Hub East at Camperdown/Darlington campus for just $5.  

Want to be one of the first to try our cheap meal delivery service? Download Jumpr+, the meal delivery app we’ve partnered with, to select and purchase your meal before 9 am Tuesday 7 October to enjoy on the day we launch. 

Visit our cheap eats on campus page for step-by-step instructions on how to unlock this great meal delivery service on campus. 

Register for the University of Sydney Community Festival by 6 October and you could win one of five huge 175-year celebration prize packs (valued at $460), packed with merch, experiences and more.

Plus, there’ll be plenty of freebies on the day – from free coffee and tacos to hourly prize draws and exclusive giveaways at sessions with Melissa Leong and Dr Karl. Join us on Saturday 8 November for a day of discovery, entertainment and celebration.

Interested in postgraduate study? Join the Business School’s free Master of Management webinar on Thursday 16 October from 6.30 to 7.30pm (AEST) via Zoom. Hear from program experts and current students, and get your questions answered.

Explore finalists and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Prize as part of FutureReady 2025 – a celebration of student innovation and employability at the University. This peer-nominated award recognises standout student projects across internships, startups and real-world problem solving. Voting closes at 11.59 pm on Monday 20 October, with winners announced at the FutureReady event on Tuesday 21 October.

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month by attending a queer research symposium featuring staff and students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Join us at Fisher Library from 1:30 pm on Thursday 16 October, and delve into topics ranging from the queer history of New Order Indonesia to the medicalisation of gender in contemporary "DebateTok" culture.

Celebrate 175 years of student life with Bites at the Museum on Thursday 10 October from 6:30 – 9 pm, a night of food, games and cultural fun. Enjoy free catering, music, giveaways and activities hosted by Student Life and USYD’s cultural societies. Open to all students!

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and fasting, observed from sunset on Wednesday 1 October until nightfall on Thursday 2 October. Many Jewish people spend the day in synagogue services, seeking forgiveness and renewal for the year ahead.

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe.

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. This year, Vijayadashami will be observed on Thursday 2 October, concluding the nine-day Navaratri festival.

Across the world, communities celebrate with prayers, cultural performances, and the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigies. The day also signifies new beginnings, with traditions such as Ayudha Puja and book worship observed in southern regions.

Wishing a joyful and meaningful Vijayadashami to all who celebrate! ✨

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