Educators across the world explored creative and authentic ways of using generative AI in teaching and learning at the 2025 AI in Higher Education Symposium. 

Philip Kent will conclude his successful term as University Librarian, on 11 July 2025.

We’re ramping up efforts to meet our Zero Waste to landfill by 2030 target with new initiatives designed to optimise recycling and food waste streams. This year, we’re making it easier than ever to sort waste correctly and keep recycling and food waste streams contamination-free!

Do you know know where to find the latest advice on generative AI, how to use the Yanhambabirra Burambabirra Yalbailinya artwork, or where our emergency plans can be found? Check out these topics and more to get you set up for 2025!

Ahead of the Ian McCalman lecture, we speak to the keynote speaker Dr Mitch Gibbs. A Dunghutti man from Kempsey and postdoctoral researcher in the School of Geosciences, Mitch talks about his work of bringing Indigenous knowledges into the academic and policy space.

Professor Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to all staff to announce the Snow Vision Accellorator.

Following a highly acclaimed 2024 Seymour Season, the Artistic Director and General Manager of the Seymour Centre takes his bow after nearly two decades with the University.

We're improving the campus experience for students and staff with new vending machines delivering more options at an affordable price.

We talk to Associate Professor Stacey Kim Coates (Wiradjuri), the new Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy and Services) at the University of Sydney Business School, about her reasons for coming to the University and her goals for nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the School.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Joanne Wright has announced the appointment of Professor Garry Barrett, currently Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, to the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Curriculum Futures).

In response to feedback from students and staff, work is underway to ensure preferred names and pronouns are consistently reflected across different University systems, starting with Workday and Sydney Student.

2024 annual reviews and goal setting for 2025 are now open in Workday for professional staff. Schedule in a one-on-one (or two!) with your manager to discuss your performance and goals, to support your growth and career development.

After more than five years leading Student Life, Professor Susanna Scarparo is leaving the University, with her last day being 28 February.

Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to all staff about the largest ever donation to the University of Sydney to empower girls from Western Sydney to pursue STEM education and careers.

The new Office of Child Safety has been established to guide and support staff, students and University visitors in understanding their responsibilities and obligations when engaging with children and young people in university-related activities.

We catch up with Avril Alba, Professor in Holocaust Studies and Jewish Civilisation in Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies, as she starts her new role as the newly appointed Head of School, Languages and Cultures (SLC) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Our Welcome Program for Semester 1, starting Monday 10 February, is an opportunity for new and returning students to prepare for the new academic year ahead and get involved in student life. 

Congratulations to the 300 colleagues from across the University who successfully applied for academic promotion in 2024. Read on for the full list of promotions and top tips from four successful applicants who have shared their experiences.