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Exams for Semester 2 start on Monday 11 November and will take place in their scheduled locations. Read our in-person exam checklist for study tips to help you prepare and to find out what you can and can't bring into the exam room. 

If you’re sitting an online exam, read through our guide to online exams well ahead of time so you can make sure you're set up for success. Head to our Exams webpage for everything else you need to know, including how to access your exam timetable and check if you have an approved calculator, and more preparation tips.

Balancing studying can be challenging, especially when you're preparing for multiple exams and or have multiple assessments due around the same time. A range of legitimate and free academic services are available to help you reach your potential, including the Learning Hub and Studiosity. 

There are also plenty of free health and wellbeing services you can access through the University, from 24/7 counselling to mindfulness exercises and general health tips. Have your studies been impacted by exceptional circumstances? Find out how you can apply for special consideration.

The University adopted the new Campus Access Policy (PDF, 240 MB) in July this year to provide clearer information about expectations and requirements of conduct on campus.

As part of its implementation, we are running an additional review of the policy before the end of the year to assess its effectiveness and encourage you to share your views.

We want to know if you think the provisions of the policy are appropriate. Are amendments or more guidance needed? Have you identified problems in its implementation? Please let us know.

If you want to make a submission, you will need to do so before 30 November using the Campus Access Policy Feedback form. All submissions will be carefully considered, with a view to having any necessary amendments in place for Semester 1 2025.

If you have any further questions or need more information about the review, please contact policy.feedback@sydney.edu.au.

The University is shocked and deeply disappointed with the behaviour of some students at St Paul’s College. Any form of bullying or harassment is absolutely unacceptable and we support the disciplinary action the College has taken, and their commitment to review the training they provide to students. 

While our affiliated residential colleges are independent, we endeavour to work together closely when issues arise, with the welfare of students our top priority. We are in contact with the College to understand the facts around what happened and the steps they are taking to manage this issue and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, and to determine any additional measures we may need to take. All our investigations are undertaken with procedural fairness and the wellbeing of our community front of mind. 

Support and wellbeing services are also available and we urge anyone who has experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour to let us know via the Safer Communities Office so we can provide support, investigate, and take appropriate action.

Study vacation (STUVAC) is next week, from Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November.

Due to an increase in reports of theft on our campuses, we remind students to not leave their belongings unattended.

In response to these incidents, NSW Police will be conducting additional proactive patrols of our Camperdown/Darlington Campus and surrounding areas. Information on how to collect and report lost property is available on the lost and found property webpage. If you feel unsafe on campus or are concerned for someone else’s safety, call police on 000, or contact Protective Services on 9351 3333, 24 hours a day.

With podcasting’s influence on the rise, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are seeking out podcasts to connect with new audiences. Media expert Lea Redfern explains how podcasts allow candidates to reach listeners in a more personal way.

Ever thought of the city as your playground? Cities worldwide are now designing public spaces with skateboarding in mind, blending art, urban sports, and community spaces. New research from Dr Sanné Mestrom and Dr Indigo Willing shines a spotlight on the power and pitfalls of art in public spaces.

Due to allegations of possible irregularities in the ballot for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student
Fellows of Senate, the Returning Officer has suspended the election declaration for these positions in
accordance with the University of Sydney By-Law 1999 (s 16(2)). The University is considering these
allegations carefully and will not be declaring the election results until further notice. Information about elections can be found on the Current Elections webpage.

“Campus is more than just a place to study – it’s where you learn, relax, socialise and make lifelong friends,” said Susanna Scarparo, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Life).      

“We’re committed to partnering with you to improve your experience on campus – from our classrooms and dedicated study spaces to cafés and outdoor areas where you relax and hang out with friends.”  

Share your feedback through the Shape My Campus survey and you’ll help us identify areas for improvement and make our campus a better place for all. Plus, you'll go in the draw to win a share of $2000.

We know exam time can be challenging. To support you, the Library has launched Exam Ready. Partnering with USU, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF), Student Counselling Services and others, Exam Ready events are here to help you study effectively, keep healthy, connect with others and ace your exams.

Take a study break, grab a KitKat and chat with Wellbeing staff and the RUOK Any Day team at the KitKat x RUOK? Any Day tent on the Eastern Avenue New Law Lawns tomorrow, Thursday 31 October, between 10.30 am and 3 pm.

Join the University Library’s Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs) for Quiet Study with Pomodoros. Our PLAs will coach you through two hours of the Pomodoro technique, one of the most effective methods for structuring your study sessions and proven to increase productivity.

Feeling crafty? Join our Peer Support Advisors (PSAs) at the Beads and Braids event on Tuesday 5 November at Welcome Hub (Wentworth Building Level 3). Make some new friends, chill out, and celebrate the end of the semester with some fun crafts. Free snacks included!

Something sinister is brewing at JFR Plaza this Halloween, as your favourite arts and culture groups on campus join forces to bring you the USU Creative Awards Block Party! Join us tomorrow at 6:30 pm 31 October for a free night of live music, performances, art from the USU Creative Awards, complimentary snacks and more.

Calling all US election enthusiasts! Expert in film studies Associate Professor Bruce Isaacs’s Film Versus Film podcast has collaborated with the United States Studies Centre and The American Election on Film to discuss films such as Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Primary Colours and All the President's Men. Don’t miss a special screening of 2024 film Civil War followed by a live episode recording at Hoyts Broadway on 4 November to conclude the series.

Con alum and Grammy nominee Elio Villafranca returns to Australia for two special performances at Paddington Town Hall on Friday 1 November as part of a Caribbean-style dance party with some of Australia’s top jazz and Latin musicians, an Afro-Cuban dance group, and a Cuban DJ bringing the sounds of Cuba to Sydney. Ticket discounts are available for students, so don't miss out!

Calling on our entrepreneurial students who have been running a business for at least 6 months and are between 18-30 years old. You are encouraged to apply for the GSEA Awards before 7 November 2024 to be in the running to win the grand prize of USD$50,000, gain international recognition and connect with top entrepreneurs, mentors, and business leaders.

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to tackle real-world project challenges and collaborate with global industry partners in China and Indonesia as part of the July intensive Global Industry and Community Project unit. Discover the 2025 global Industry and Community Projects and register now to keep updated.

‘ ...the ICPU was the most incredible opportunity I have undertaken at the University, and I created memories and friendships that will stay with me forever. ‘ 

‘I think the biggest takeaway for me was working with people from overseas, hearing their stories and making long-lasting friendships. I couldn't recommend the program more highly’ Matthew Arnaoutis, Global ICPU Padova Student 2024.  

Service Learning in Indigenous Communities (SLIC) is a 6-credit point Industry and Community Project Unit (ICPU) partnering with First Nations communities to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into learning. Students engage in projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, working on real issues affecting Indigenous communities.

This year, SLIC has co-designed 10 student projects with Girringun Aboriginal Corporation, addressing questions that are important to the nine Traditional Owner groups they represent, like Queensland’s Path to Treaty, Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property, and a Junior Ranger Program. The unit includes a 10–12-day field trip on Country.

Places are limited. Apply with your resume, transcript, and a one-page letter on why you’re interested at slic.info@sydney.edu.au.

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