The University of Sydney War Memorial Carillon is a much loved part of the institution's aural landscape, heard at our graduation ceremonies, weekly recitals, and many other events. Carillon recitals are open to everyone to attend.
Yabun Festival takes place annually on January 26 and is the largest community led one-day festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
We invite you to gather with colleagues along University Place and on the Front Lawns of the Quadrangle for a light, healthy breakfast with beverages and exercise classes in the Great Hall. The University's health and wellbeing services will be on site for a chat, and our crowd-favourite fitness classes will once again be held in the Great Hall.
As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to reflect, prepare, and set yourself up for success in the year ahead. Annual Review runs from 1 December 2025 to 16 March 2026, and Goal Setting and Career Development from 1 December 2025 to 30 April 2026. Learn more about the PP&D process and set aside some time to reflect on your year.
Following a review, 12 months after the introduction of the Viva Engage Terms of Use, we have updated the Terms to provide greater clarity for users and to ensure a safe and respectful environment. The revised Terms have also been aligned with other updated policies and processes.
Find out what services will be reduced or adjusted to align with scheduled activities for the colleagues undertaking important work to keep University operations going during the break.
We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.
Read our Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communication