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Exams have now commenced. Read our information about exams to ensure you're prepared, know where your exam will be held, and what you need to bring on the day. Don't forget your physical student card, as your digital ID won't be accepted.

With battery recycling points across campus, it’s easier than ever to keep batteries out of landfill. Australia’s battery waste is expected to increase tenfold by 2030, so we some tips on how you can give your batteries a second life – right here on campus.

Celebrate the start of Transgender Awareness Week on campus with the Pride Network this Wednesday 13 November from 8:30 am. Take a moment to reflect on the significance of this week in fostering understanding and celebration of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, and see the trans flag rise over the Quadrangle while enjoying a light breakfast at the Chau Chak Wing Museum forecourt. 

There's an opportunity to save big during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's also prime time for scammers to target you online. We share how you can safeguard your finances and stay secure while bargain hunting this sales season.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Scott reiterated his determination to create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for our community and the University support available to those impacted by domestic and family violence at the Law School’s Domestic and Family Violence Conference last week.

If current events are impacting your ability to study and meet deadlines, you may consider applying for special consideration. Information on how to apply for special consideration, required documents and deadlines for applications can be found on the current student website. 

Members of our University community are holding an anti-violence vigil at the Gadigal Centre at 5 pm this Thursday 14 November. The vigil will create a space to commemorate the students who lost their lives in shocking incidents of individual violence this year, with staff and students from across the University sharing remarks. Staff and students are invited to participate in this moment of collective reflection and our commitment to a culture of peace, mutual respect, and anti-violence at the University. For queries related to this event, contact chris.pepin-neff@sydney.edu.au.

Over the upcoming break, you may start a casual or part time job. The Fair Work Ombudsman has tools to help young people with their workplace rights and entitlements, including a pay calculator, and the starting a new job guide.

Rae Anderson

When Rae Anderson faced long daily commutes due to the challenge of finding affordable housing, the Elite Athlete Program provided Rae the support she needed to focus on her studies and thrive in her sports, whether it was discus, javelin, alpine skiing or representing the Paramatildas!

Derek Muller

Derek Muller (PhD 2008) wasn't sure how to combine his passion for filmmaking with his PhD in physics education – until he created his YouTube channel Veritasium, amassing over 2.7 billion video views with his simple and entertaining videos breaking down the how of science.

2024 Alumni Award winners

The 2024 University of Sydney Alumni Award winners have been announced! This year’s recipients are celebrated for their exceptional contributions across diverse fields, including aerospace, theatre, humanitarian work, and media.

You cannot use generative AI tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, for assessments, unless your unit coordinator has expressly permitted the entire class to use them. If you're unsure, ask, because using AI for assessments without permission is a breach of academic integrity.

Visit the academic responsibilities webpage to learn more.

If we can define the elements of a breakthrough, can we engineer the next great discovery in business, science, policy and civic life? Join us for Sydney Ideas: Storytelling on Tuesday 26 November for a conversation with Sophie Gee, Charlotte Wood, Stephen Simpson and Kate Harrison Brennan. 

The 2024 Architecture, Design and Planning Graduate Show is here! Join us on Tuesday 26 November from 6 pm as the Wilkinson Building transforms into an exhibition space for student works and enjoy a night of food, drinks, DJs, and more into the evening.

Take a break from your studies and breathe in the fresh air on our Camperdown Campus with the Sustainability Trail Tour this Tuesday 12 November from 12–1 pm.

Join us on Wednesday 4 December for a talk with Catharine Lumby, author of the first biography of Frank Moorhouse, as she explores Moorhouse’s life-long fight against censorship in both his writing and activism.

Last week the Chau Chak Wing Museum popped up in Westmead Children's Hospital as part of our Western Sydney Pop-Up Museum project!

The team brought along artist Anney Bounpraseuth who lead a children’s workshop where participants were able to make their own animals and dolls from pre-loved fabrics. Anney also developed an activity box to pass on to children in the ward who may not have been well enough to join in person.

Visitors were able to view objects from our collection related to the theme ‘Repair, reuse, recycle’ including ancient artefacts and artworks.

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