A 27-year-old University of Sydney student has been identified as the sixth victim of the stabbing attack at Bondi Junction.
The student was a Chinese national studying a Master’s of Economics. Honi has chosen not to name the student because their family requested anonymity.
According to reports in Chinese media, the student had completed exams on campus before going on a shopping trip to Bondi Junction.
The student’s fiancé, who lives in China, was in contact with them over the phone an hour before the attack.
In an email to the staff and students, Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott said that he was shocked and saddened by the announcement.
“On behalf of the University, I extend my sincere condolences to the student’s family and friends. We are working closely with the Chinese consulate and the student’s family to assist in any way we can.”
The flags at the University Quadrangle are flying half-mast today in memory of the student and the other victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing.
The University has set up a space in the grassed area near the Great Hall where students are welcome to place flowers and other tokens of commemoration in memory of the student.
The space will be available until April 20 and the family has asked that no photos or identifiable messages be placed.
The USU and SRC released a joint statement on social media in response to the tragedy.
“It has recently been confirmed to us that amongst the victims of this tragedy was a member of the USU who was a student here at the University of Sydney. We are devastated to hear of this news, and our thoughts are with their family and loved ones during this time.”
SUPRA, in a social media post, encouraged students and other members of the university community to attend the vigil outside the Great Hall.
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