How our University activities have adapted to the online world
USU clubs and societies program
Craving the social side of uni? Most societies are now hosting online events, which you can easily find through their Facebook pages. are hosting theatre games and performances, has three weekly casual conversation catch-ups over Zoom, and the are hosting workshops, crafts and social nights, just to name a few.
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness
You might not be able to hit the gym right now, but SUSF have the next best thing. Tune in to their听听for livestreamed workout classes with their professional instructors every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10am and every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm. For something different, the听听are hosting a weekly Zoom workout every Wednesday morning, with a new activity every week, such as yoga, Zoomba, HIIT, Pilates and 80s aerobics. If that鈥檚 not enough, you can also access on demand versions of all your favourite听.
Industry and community project units
翱耻谤听ICPU program听is running almost the same as ever, with a little help from Zoom. Students are working together remotely from all over the world, including Sydney, China, United Kingdom, USA and Pakistan. In Semester 1, over 600 students are working with 17 different industry partners to solve complex, real world problems. Our partners have been impressed with our students鈥� dedication to the projects at hand 鈥� with one student calling in at 4am from their time zone in a suit and tie. Keep an eye out for听Semester 2 registrations听opening in June.
Sydney Ideas
Our public talks program, where world-changing thinkers discuss ideas that make a difference, has moved online. Hear from leading academics as they share their knowledge about everything from vaccines to geopolitics. If you miss the livestreamed events, you can catch up with听the podcast.听
The Library
Did you know you have full access to the Library鈥檚 online resources, journals and databases from home? If you need some assistance, the Library team are online to support your research needs with their听. If you鈥檙e looking for something a little more social, the Library鈥檚 Peer Learning Advisors host a virtual听听on Wednesdays and Fridays to help you de-stress听while we talk about what we鈥檝e all been up to and if you need any additional support.
Innovation
INCUBATE is alive and well, with the start-up program running through virtual workshops. Join other people who are interested in all things innovation, inventiveness and entrepreneurship at the monthly online听.
Support services
Campus might be empty, but our support services are always available to help you succeed this semester.
- Don鈥檛 be afraid to reach out, our Student Centre staff are here to help you with extended support through听online inquiries听and over the phone.
- 听The Learning Centre听is hosting all of their usual workshops over Zoom, as well as individual consultations if you need some extra help with your academic goals.听
- Disability Services听offer a range of services and adjustments to ensure all students have equal access to learning. You can make an appointment with a Disability Services Officer via online or phone appointments.
- Student Counselling Services听are here to support you with telecounselling appointments via phone or Zoom. If you鈥檙e having a tough time, the 24/7 mental wellbeing support line can be contacted at any time, day or night, through a live phone or text conversation.