SUPRA’s submission to the housing and homelessness bill

In August, SUPRA made a submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill 2024 (No. 2), supporting the development of a 10-year National Housing and Homelessness Plan and emphasising the need to include a focus on student housing. We recommended ensuring...

SUPRA General Councillor vacancies: call for nominations!

Due to a technical issue with SUPRA’s email accounts, some nominations may not have been received. If you have sent a nomination but did not receive a reply, please forward your email to both the SUPRA Co-Presidents and Co-Secretaries. The election for these...

SUPRA stands with the trans community

SUPRA has been made aware of an upcoming talk at the University of Sydney by controversial Melbourne University Associate Professor Holly Lawford-Smith. We express our concern regarding A/Prof Lawford-Smith and reject the presence of Lawford-Smith at our University....

Medical documents for special consideration

Remember to submit your original medical document as well as a NAATI translation! If you apply for special consideration with medical documentation provided by doctors in a language other than English, you must submit: 1. an English translation by a NAATI certified...

GRADS grants close 1 September 2024

The Uni’s Graduate Research and Activities Development Scheme (GRADS) grants offer up to $5000 for events and activities that deliver personal and professional opportunities to HDR students and enhance their engagement with the University. Find out more and...

Last day to enrol in a unit is Friday 9 August

Reminder: Friday 9 August 2024 will be your last day to add a unit to your enrolment for Semester 2, 2024. If you have questions about your enrolment or progression, contact your school or faculty for advice. Return to news...

Share your thoughts on the Campus Access Policy

The Uni’s new Campus Access Policy requires all staff, students and visitors to seek permission for common student activities including: events protests or actions temporary structures, such as a stall or information booth using a megaphone or having amplified...

SUPRA’s response to the Campus Access Policy

The University of Sydney has replaced its longstanding University of Sydney’s (Campus Access) Rule 2009 with a new Campus Access Policy 2024, sparking debate over its impact on free speech and the right to protest on campus. The new policy mandates that students...

You now need to keep assignment drafts for 1 year!

The University recently made changes to the Academic Integrity Policy to require that students keep assignment drafts. Students are now expected to keep all draft assessments for at least 1 year after submitting the final version. If you receive an allegation of...