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Best of luck to everyone sitting an exam this week – you're almost there! This is our last edition of Student News for the year, so we wish you all the best for the rest of 2024 and a fun, restorative break.

For those finishing their studies this year, congratulations! We look forward to helping you celebrate your graduation in 2025.

Continuing your studies next year? You'll be able to log into Sydney Student and select your units from 25 November 2024. After Semester 2 results are released on 11 December, you'll still need to re-enrol to confirm your units and complete enrolment.

Find out what health, wellbeing and enrolment support is available to you during the University closedown period from Friday 20 December to Tuesday 7 January. Whether you need a hand with health resources or enrolment help, we’ve got you covered through the holiday season!

With exams done and dusted and classes not returning until February 2024, it’s the perfect time to unwind, explore and enjoy all that summer in Sydney has to offer. From festival experiences to vibrant art exhibitions and feel-good ways to give back to the community, check out our list of free attractions, events and activities happening over the break. 

In your final year and thinking about what to do next? Boost your employability, specialise your knowledge, and expand your professional network with postgraduate study. Browse our programs and postgraduate scholarships.  

Celebrate the start of a new semester with our Welcome Program, kicking off on Monday 10 February, 2025. From information sessions and workshops to set you up for academic success to free events and activities to reconnect with your peers, there's so much to look forward to in next year's Program. 

Campus Access Policy review closing 30 November

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 by 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.

Complete the Consent Matters module to access your results at the end of semester 

We're committed to ensuring you understand sexual consent and what respectful relationships look like.  You are required to complete our Consent Matters module on Canvas in the year you commence.  If you have not yet completed the module, you will not be able to access your results at the end of semester unless you have received an exemption. 

If you have any questions regarding this module please contact us by emailing consent-matters.module@sydney.edu.au

Look forward to new vending machines on campus in 2025

From the end of November, existing vending machines on campus will be removed to make way for new machines to be installed ahead of Semester 1 next year. The new machines will feature a more diverse and affordable range of food and drink options.  

Growing up in Mungindi, Barbara McGrady was inspired by the lack of First Nations representation in Australian media. At 15, she received her first camera, sparking a lifelong career capturing the culture, identity, and resilience of Aboriginal communities.

Did you know using a fan and wetting the skin can help lower the risk of deadly cardiac events during extreme heat, making it easier to stay safe when the temperature soars. A joint study from the University of Sydney and Montreal Heart Institute has more tips like this for getting through a heatwave without air conditioning.

Abbey knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals. An overnight stay at Taronga Zoo inspired her passion for wildlife conservation and set her on a path to study conservation at the University of Sydney. Now, Abbey’s career at Taronga Zoo allows her to live her dream, working hands-on in conservation every day.

Alumni Festival is back on Saturday 30 November, and as a current student, you're invited! Join us for a day of engaging talks, activities, and celebrations on campus.

Growing up in the NSW Southern Highlands, Maeve hadn’t thought about going to university until her teacher suggested that she might like to pursue Extension English.

Getting into the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law program meant she could study her passion Art History as a major.

Since arriving at university, Maeve has had the opportunity to take up a dream internship, launched her own youth-based culture print and digital platform, and is soon on her way to New York University to study. See how we're making it happen for students like Maeve at the Let's make it happen homepage.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has predicted above average rainfall and heat across most of Australia from December 2024 to February 2025, so it's important to ensure you're prepared in the event of flooding, a heatwave, poor air quality or bushfires. Keep up to date with advice and campus operations on our extreme weather page and read our guide to staying safe in the Aussie sun to ensure you can enjoy sunny days in Sydney while prioritising your health and wellbeing.  

We're shining a spotlight on our queer community in STEMM, celebrating their contributions and stories of resilience. Learn how our LGBTQIA+ scientists, researchers, and health professionals are breaking barriers and building an inclusive future.

Join us for the 2024 Sir Charles Nicholson Lecture on Monday, 11 December, at the Chau Chak Wing Museum. This year’s lecture will explore the fascinating connections between ancient cultures and modern archaeology, presented by a leading expert in the field.

Join us on Wednesday, 27 November for the final Pride Culture Club of 2024! This bi-monthly social gathering brings together LGBTQIA+ staff, students, and allies to celebrate queer culture through art, film, music, and literature.

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.

Whether you’re staying in Sydney over the summer or travelling overseas, it’s important to remain alert to scams and ensure your personal information is secure. Simple actions such as enabling multi-factor authentication on your online accounts, avoiding public Wi-Fi networks and exercising caution when approached, online or in-person, by people requesting your personal information and financial details, can keep you and your information safe.

Keep up to date with common scams and how to avoid them, as well as tips to safeguard your personal information.

If you have friends or family considering undergraduate study, join us for Info Day on Wednesday 18 December, 1–6 pm at Camperdown/Darlington campus for course advice, information sessions and more.

Experience the best of house and techno in an open-air setting at Manning Summer Sessions. With massive international line-ups, these unforgettable parties run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until March. Don’t miss out on this summer’s biggest vibes!

Step into the rich history and culture of Aleppo with An Afternoon in Aleppo at the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Saturday 23 November from 1 pm to 3 pm. Join us for a screening of the docudrama film The Oath of Cyriac and a display of images taken by photographer Steve Ezzedine of the city of Aleppo during the conflict.

Last month, INCUBATE’s Accelerator cohort pitched their innovative startups to a jam-packed house at The Refectory for Class 20 Demo Day. From initiatives aimed at saving local bookstores to rescuing short-dated pantry items, Demo Day celebrated the achievements of Class 20 and placed a spotlight on the ingenuity and ambition of our entrepreneurial University community.

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