The University operates eight Core Research Facilities with over 500 cutting-edge instruments across 23 sites. Four facilities’ directors share their proudest achievements, discuss common misconceptions, and offer advice on how to make the most of our world-leading research equipment.

The Women at Sydney Network is hosting the 2025 Wikipedia Edit-a-thon to boost the profiles of women and gender diverse academics on Thursday 30 October.

Professor Deanna D'Alessandor, Director at the Net Zero Institute shares an insight into some of the projects the institue supports and why this work is so important to the University and our community.

With a few weeks remaining in the 2025 Academic Planning and Development (AP&D) cycle, there's still time to ensure that collegiality is reflected in your Career Plan.

Professor Louise Sharpe, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Researcher Training), wrote to HDR students at the beginning of Research Period 4 in HDR News. 

What higher degree by research (HDR) students need to know about Sydney Profiles.

Nicole Gower, Vice-President (Operations), wrote to all staff about an update on the Professional Services Review on 22 October 2025.

The Employee Payments Review is a priority project to ensure all staff are paid correctly as we work towards everyday compliance and workforce management.

All University of Sydney students and staff can now download SafeZone; a free mobile safety app that connects you directly to our Protective Services team and emergency support. From this week, SafeZone is available for real-time assistance and wellbeing support across the majority of our campuses.

Sydney Profiles is now live internally – here's what academic staff need to do and why.

Sydney researchers to get exclusive access to 20 million compute hours per year at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.

Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, invited all students and staff to share their feedback on a proposed new Sexual Harm and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Policy and related procedures by 3 November.

We catch up with Professor Annamarie Jagose, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, about her work to embed the Academic Excellence Framework and she shares some reflections on 14 years at the University.

Have your say in the 2025 Student Research Experience Questionnaire (SREQ) and go in the draw to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. 

Staff members who identify as, or suspect they may be, neurodivergent can now take advantage of specialty support through our counselling, coaching and support, Converge.

My role at the Graduate Research School (GRS) is to lead the development and implementation of training programs for higher degree by research (HDR) supervisors.

SAGE program Academic Director Professor Dimitria Groutsis has been appointed co-chair of the Asia-Pacific Women in Leadership (APWiL) program.

Unit of study coordinators across the University are helping more students to stay engaged and succeed in their studies through the extended Support for Students Policy.

The University offers a range of different funding support for researchers. Professor Alex McBratney shares his experiences with the PERIscope Commercialisation Award program and top tips for commercialising your research

The eighth tranche of EA330 recruitment is open for 30 more Education Focused roles. Read about the progress we’ve made on our Enterprise Agreement commitments and how we’re shaking up the student experience.

40 student volunteers from the Dental School travelled to Tamworth from 3-6 October to make custom mouthguards for players at the Koori Knockout.

We've improved visibility and safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers with the new exit/entrance to Science Road from Western Avenue officially opening last week. 

We catch up with Dr Paul Donnelly, Deputy Director, Chau Chak Wing Museum, about engaging with the University community through the museum and some of the exciting exhibitions he's working on.

Michelle Stanhope, Chief Governance Officer and Returning Officer, wrote to all staff giving notice of election for the Chair of Academic Board on 13 October 2025. 

In recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, we’re putting a spotlight on how we defend better together. Here's how to get your online security in fighting shape to help keep our University safe.

Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to all staff on 9 October to celebrate our achievements and invite them to register for the upcoming All-Staff Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

Greg Robinson, Chief University Infrastructure Officer (CUIO), will transition to retirement over the next 12 months. 

We caught up with Rachael Versace, University Marketing Communications Senior Officer, Marketing and Communications, about preparing for Raising the Bar and building strong partnerships at the University and beyond.

As part of our commitment to continuous listening and improvement, the University Executive (UE) has responded to staff feedback seeking greater transparency about the details of Sydney Listens results. 

The national results for the 2024 Student Experience Survey highlight the importance of refocusing our efforts on the foundations of delivering high quality teaching and learning.

Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to all staff on 1 October to mark the University's 175th anniversary.

Register for the University of Sydney Community Festival by Monday 6 October and you could win one of five huge 175 year celebration prize packs.

Senate has elected Emeritus Professor Alan Pettigrew as Deputy Chancellor for a two-year term of office from 1 December 2025.

New academic profiles are coming soon to improve the visibility and discoverability of our academics and their research.

The new University Emergency and Incident Response Plan ensures a coordinated and rapid response to emergencies and critical incidents.

With the 2025 Academic Planning & Development (AP&D) cycle underway, we’re sharing tips for how to make the most out of the new process. This week, we look at how research focused academics can use the Academic Excellence Framework (AEF) to shape an ambitious career plan, strengthen their research profile, and balance contributions across all pillars of academic work.

Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to all staff on 22 September inviting them to the University of Sydney Community Festival and announcing the launch of For good: the Campaign for Sydney.

We caught up with Professor Chris Gibson, lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning and Policy, and Australian Laureate Fellow, about his work to support decarbonising our economy.

A foodie favourite, Mogu Mogu, is set to roll onto campus outside Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70) from 22 September.

Chancellor David Thodey AO has annouced that Professor Mark Scott will serve a second five-year term as Vice-Chancellor and President, commencing his new term on 19 July 2026.

The University of Sydney Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) team was recognised with two awards at the recent Athena Swan National SAGE Awards for outstanding collaboration and leadership. 

We caught up with Arifa Sarfraz, Manager Environmental Risk, in the Health Safety and Wellbeing team, to talk about the impact and possibilities of the work she is leading, and her plan to connect with some of University’s oldest inhabitants this wellbeing week.

The recording is now available for anyone who missed the Professional Services Review webinar on 10 September 2025. Find out what was covered and where you can learn more. 

As the 2025 Academic Planning & Development (AP&D) cycle commences, we’re sharing tips for how to make the most out of the new process. This week, we look at how education focused academics can leverage the Academic Excellence Framework (AEF) to create an ambitious career plan and build impact as an educator.

The Racism@Uni Survey team wrote to all staff reminding them to participate in the Racism@Uni Survey run by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). Each recipient was emailed a unique survey link on 10 September 2025.

2025 is a transformational year for Academic Planning and Development (AP&D) at the University of Sydney. The Academic Excellence Program (AEP) has redesigned AP&D to allow for a richer discussion about your academic identity and future. Learn more about the changes and how to make the most of this year's cycle.

Reflecting our focus on student-centred leadership, the title of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) has been amended to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students).

We caught up with Kathy Belov, Professor of Comparative Genomics and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global and Research Engagement to chat about cultivating research collaborations within the University and abroad to address "wicked problems".

Dr Caroline Williams from the University of Queensland has been appointed to the role of University Librarian and will join us on 1 October 2025.

The Racism@Uni Survey team wrote to all staff reminding them to participate in the Racism@Uni Survey run by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). Each recipient was emailed a unique survey link on 3 September 2025.