Are you currently conducting, or planning to conduct, research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or communities? If so, have you completed the Core modules?

A message from Professor Louise Sharpe, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Researcher Training) to higher degree by research (HDR) students, from the April 2025 edition of HDR News.

Hear from Edwina Grose, Director of the Graduate Research School, about the School's aspiration to improve the experience for higher degree by research (HDR) students at Sydney.

As World Heritage Day is marked on 18 April, we talk to Dr Maria Schroder, Heritage Officer in University Infrastructure, about how her work contributes to preserving our heritage and building a better campus for students, staff and researchers.

The 9 April Town Hall on AI and Assessment provided an update on preparations to implement the new Sydney Assessment Framework, designed to address the challenges and opportunities of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

To support our vision for student-centred, transformational education, we’ve launched the Curriculum Quality and Sustainability project to ensure our curriculum is high quality, learner-focused and sustainable.

We talk to Rosalind Ogilvie, Vice-President (Advancement), about the work she and her team do to engage our alumni and support the amazing work that our colleagues do.

Our new Indigenous Workforce Plan (2025-2032) sets out strong targets to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and inclusion at the University.

Green Impact returns for its fifth year and you’re invited to help lead the change. This flexible program empowers professional and academic staff to take practical steps towards sustainability in your own work areas.

As we approach the 30 April deadline for our goal-setting process for professional staff, take the time to prepare and engage thoughtfully to create meaningful goals that support your future growth.

Applications are open for the Peer Review for Teaching Program, which supports educators to boost their teaching skills, develop their careers and improve the student experience.

Professor Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to all staff about how the role of higher education should be central to the federal election campaign, our annual Raising the Bar events across Sydney, and paid tribute to Professor Steve Simpson.

Delivering the 2025 Sydney Policy Lab Lecture, the University of Sydney Chancellor reflected on the essential elements of trust, lessons from his senior leadership roles in business and public service, and their meaning for the University, its communities and partners.

Professor Joel Negin shared his passion for good mentoring and advising at the recent Academic Excellence Program (AEP) Town Hall, including how it has impacted his career.

We chatted with Caryn Millward, Manager of the recently launched Child Safety Office of the CHRO, about building safe environments for young people. 

Some of the ABC’s best-known journalists visited our Camperdown Campus to help researchers navigate a complex media landscape and promote their expertise to the public.

Walking through the second floor of the Susan Wakil Health Building you may have seen a bustling little hub. Filled with ICT, peer learning advisors, Faculty of Medicine and Health support officers and concierge, the Campus Connect Hub brings our essential staff and student services to the places we teach, learn and work.

Read responses to audience questions that were unanswered during the March town hall, covering Digital Sydney, flexible working arrangements, improving accessibility and more. 

Delivering a transformational education experience remains a strategic priority as we listen and respond to feedback from students through the Student Experience and Unit of Study Surveys. 

Whether you’re an early career researcher or further along in your career, the Researcher Development Hub gathers advice, training, resources and events you need to help you progress your research career.