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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Support ServicesAbout HDRACAcademic Appeals for Coursework StudentsAcademic Dishonesty and PlagiarismDisability SupportFee RefundsFees and Fee-HelpInformal appeals – Frequently asked questionsJustice of the Peace, Change of Address and Lost PropertyNon-Academic ComplaintsOn-Campus Student Support ServicesProgress ReviewResearch EthicsShow Good Cause for Coursework StudentsShow Good Cause for Research StudentsSpecial Consideration and ArrangementsYour Coursework Assessment RightsYour Rights as a Research Student
Health and wellbeing
Abortion (Termination of Pregnancy)Centrelink PaymentsChildren and StudyDating and ConsentFinancial AssistanceHarassment, Discrimination and BullyingHealth and Medical ServicesHousing, Accommodation and RentingPregnancySexual Assault and Domestic ViolenceTips on Dealing with CentrelinkTransportUseful External ServicesWhen Things Go Wrong
The HDR guide
Academic honestyAdditional strategies to complete your HDRBuilding connectionsChoosing a topic and supervisorConfidential material and delays in public availabilityDealing with life problemsFieldworkHarassment, discrimination and bullyingHigher Degree Research Administration Centre (HDRAC)Intellectual PropertyLeave from HDR Studies & Extension of CandidatureMaking progressMaster’s degree by researchOffshore CandidaturePhD at a GlanceResearch EthicsShow Cause & Exclusion for HDR CandidatesSubmit your thesisSupervision: Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesThesis, Treatise or Dissertation?University of Sydney HDR Policies
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Student Advice and Advocacy Service
Our Student Advice and Advocacy Officers (SAAOs) can help with academic and wellbeing issues, such as academic appeals, renting and supervision.
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Legal Service
Our Legal Service solicitors can help with a range of legal issues, including migration law*, intellectual property, contracts, fines and criminal law.
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