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Technology
‘We’re here to detect the presence of learning:’ Danny Liu explains USyd’s AI policy
The University of Sydney’s (USyd) new artificial intelligence (AI) learning and assessment policy is commonsense for both teachers and students,…
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Technology
USyd responds to student concerns about ‘two-lane’ AI policy
The university arguably leading the sector in its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment tasks has received criticism from…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: Danny Liu, creator of Cogniti.ai – Episode 162
University of Sydney's (USyd) Danny Liu built the award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) agent tool Cogniti.ai to enhance student learning in…
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International Education
Mark Scott says international students are “a down payment on the future”
University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott reaffirmed that all international students are welcome at his university during a meeting of…
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On Campus
“Safe rooms” set up for Jewish students at Sydney unis
A high-security “safe room” has been set up for Jewish students at a top Sydney university after some reported feeling…
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On Campus
The biggest ever donation to Sydney uni is $100m for women in STEM
The largest single philanthropic gift ever given to a NSW university – and the biggest ever donation to the University…
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Commentary
“It’s been a challenging few months”: Sydney uni chancellor’s inaugural speech
Since becoming chancellor, I have learned so much more about what happens here – thanks to the outstanding people of…
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News
USyd chemical explosion sends three people to hospital
A chemical explosion at the University of Sydney sent three people to hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Paramedics were called to the university just…
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News
Calls for USyd vice-chancellor Mark Scott to resign over handling of protests
A peak Jewish body has advised University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott to appoint an independent adjudicator who can overturn…
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News
University of Sydney sets up external review of campus protests
The University of Sydney will commission an external review following months of Israel-Gaza encampment protests. In an email to staff…
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News
Safety of USyd students paramount as police investigate 14-year-old after alleged stabbing
A 14-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a student at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning was accused of threatening…
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News
USyd $353m surplus, with $1.46bn overseas student revenue
The University of Sydney (USyd) has reported its third surplus in a row amid changing rules to international student enrolments,…
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News
David Thodey to replace Belinda Hutchinson as Uni of Sydney chancellor
Former Telstra chief executive and CSIRO chairman David Thodey will take over as chancellor of Australia’s wealthiest higher education institution, the…
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News
USyd partners with ed-tech service HEX
The University of Sydney (USyd) has partnered with ed-tech company HEX, which will offer short courses to address digital skills…
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Faculty Focus
Sacked Sydney Uni professor Manuel Graeber vows to fight
A senior University of Sydney professor who was sacked last Friday has vowed to fight back and says he will…
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International Education
Sydney University announces study agreement with India
The University of Sydney has secured a new study partnership with India’s O.P. Jindal Global University, signalling deepening education ties…
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News
‘Enough is enough’: Sydney Uni staff to strike this week
Sydney University staff and students are set to strike over academic job security and working conditions after the union says…
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News
New international opportunities for the University of Sydney
The University of Sydney has joined Universitas 21, a global network that connects universities and provides international opportunities for students…
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News
So, what does a 19th century helmet made from a pufferfish have to do with a Usyd business course?
On the surface, it’s hard to imagine what a 19th century helmet made from dried pufferfish skin and plant fibre…
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Policy & Reform
USyd students escalate campaign to oppose ‘Future FASS’ cuts
Student uncertainty and animosity regarding potential course cuts at the University of Sydney (USyd) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences…
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On Campus
Australian universities have ‘flipped the traditional property script’, but still in ‘property development mode’
The University of Sydney is reportedly the latest to “review its real estate portfolio,” amid a trend of selling off…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Opportunities for Australia to connect with the world – Episode 38
In this episode, Professor Jennifer Whyte of the University of Sydney joins the HEDx podcast to reflect on culture, leadership…
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News
Australian unis shine again in 2022 QS rankings of best universities for graduate employment
Global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, what the company calls “their…
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Top Stories
Thousands of USyd casuals denied permanent employment on R U OK? Day
The University of Sydney has confirmed that thousands of casual workers who applied to convert from casual to permanent employment…
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News
USyd students oppose ‘austerity cuts’ in the arts and social sciences faculty
University of Sydney staff and students met with the dean of the university’s faculty of arts and social sciences (FASS)…
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