Perspective
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USyd fails student carers. Here’s what needs to change
The University doesn’t just have inadequate support for young carers — it’s not supporting them at all.
USyd moving classes online in attempt to evade fourth NTEU strike
This development comes after a student who participated in online strike action was threatened with disciplinary action by the University last month.
University
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Where did USyd’s ‘Great Quad Race’ go?
Bring back the official Great Quad Race for Welcome Week 2023.
Campus, University
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The lies we believe at Graduation
Despite USyd championing “leadership for good”, the increasingly “skills-based” training that it touts are selling us out for a soulless corporatised workforce.
Analysis, University
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The Great Split: a radical history of Sydney philosophy
The USyd Philosophy Department has a fascinating past.
News
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USyd to introduce 5 day simple extensions, medical evidence not required
The University of Sydney’s Academic Board has moved to amend the Coursework Policy 2021 to introduce a standardised five day simple extension system, increasing from the two days previously allowed.
Analysis
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Group of Eight Unis lag on low-SES enrolment, USyd worst in NSW
NSW’s major universities are still failing on equal access to higher education.
Analysis
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University of Sydney sells off $70 million in property, rents spike
Despite a shortage of student accommodation at the University of Sydney, USyd's property sales continue.
Analysis
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Quiet change in USyd academic policy sees end of no-fault discontinuation not to count as fail
The reform means that anyone who applies to discontinue not to count as fail after census date must provide proof of extenuating circumstances following the Government’s controversial Job-ready Graduates Package passed two years ago.