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The Convocation Medal for Undergraduate Leadership
Commitment to community
This medal recognises visionary leadership, excellence, dedication and commitment to the University of Sydney, as well as involvement in initiatives or projects that enrich student experience or the community.
To be eligible for the 2025 Alumni Awards, nominees must meet the following selection criteria:
- Nominees must have completed their degree requirements or conferred/graduated in 2024 from an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.
- Nominees must have achieved a minimum credit average (65-74 mark range) during their award course at the University (any qualifications with pass/fail criteria excepted).
- Nominees must demonstrate visionary leadership, excellence, dedication and commitment to the University of Sydney community.
2024 winner
Samuel Goldberg
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) '21, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) '23
Samuel Goldberg is a solicitor from Sydney, who is about to commence a Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, where he will study as a Rhodes Scholar.
Over his time at the University of Sydney, Sam made the Dean’s List of Excellence in Academic Performance for three consecutive years, and collected numerous scholarships and prizes, including the University Medal for History in 2020 and Law in 2022.
He served as both the Secretary and Social Director of the Sydney University Law Society (SULS) and prepared a historical archive documenting the Society’s 120-year history. He was also engaged across the University more broadly, particularly in its outreach programs in its surrounding communities. He is passionate about the study of law in its historical and social context, and believes that an understanding of each is necessary to guide the development of a more equitable legal system.
Explore your interests, even (or particularly) the silly ones. Careers are long, and need not be direct.
At the end of my first year, I travelled to Pompei, Herculaneum and Rome as part of a wonderful Ancient History unit. I had a great time with new friends, while visiting fascinating places (ancient and modern sites, both publicly-accessible and not) under the guidance of Professor Kathryn Welch.
I'm about to embark on further study. I'm excited to see what will follow.
Explore your interests even (or particularly) the silly ones. Careers are long and need not be direct.
Samuel Goldberg
About the Convocation Medal
For four decades, the recipients of the Convocation Medal have played an integral role in our continual quest to improve the academic and student experience that Sydney offers, transforming people, lives, outlooks and the community.
The term ‘convocation’ is enshrined in the University’s history and its founding Act of Parliament. Accordingly, convocation is an important part of the University’s fabric, and the medal reflects the considerable contributions of the recipients.