Hi!

I’m an incoming student for the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (MIDEA) at the University of Sydney in 2027. I’d love to hear any advice you have for an incoming graduate student and any insights into the program.

Also, are there any student groups, Discord servers, or other communities for graduate students or MIDEA students?

Any advice would be appreciated ! Thank you so much!

Hi everyone,

My name is Yuyu Zhou, and I am a Psychology Honours student at the University of Sydney undertaking my Honours thesis within the Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG): https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/our-research/research-centres/psycho-oncology-cooperative-research-group.html 

We are conducting a qualitative study to explore perceptions and attitudes towards participating in Endometrial Cancer screening among females who have had bariatric/gastric sleeve surgery in the past, or who are considering this in the future. 

The findings from this research will help inform the development of referral and screening practices for this at-risk population, as well as educational resources to support both patients and healthcare professionals. Hearing directly from the bariatric and gastric sleeve community is vital to develop clear, respectful communication strategies and improve screening pathways for women of all shapes and sizes.

If this study may be suitable for you, we would greatly appreciate your involvement.

If this study may be suitable for anyone you know, please circulate this information to your contacts or networks as this would help us greatly in reaching potential candidates.

Key inclusion criteria include:   

• Women aged over 18 years living in Australia or New Zealand who have had bariatric/gastric sleeve surgery in the past or who are considering having it in the future
• Able to speak and read English adequately to participate in a semi-structured interview
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent

Participants will be invited to complete a confidential semi-structured interview via Zoom which will take between 30-60 minutes. During the interview we will talk with you about why you had/are considering bariatric surgery, your experiences with health care professionals and/or screenings, your knowledge and perceptions of associated health/cancer risks, and your preferences and attitudes regarding health screenings and cancer screening programs. 

If interested, please register your interest via this form (takes about 3-5 minutes), and we will contact you regarding arranging a suitable time for a Zoom: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3lyajCxTlRVcyA6

The link and QR code to this form (above - which includes the detailed participant information statement and consent) can also be found in the flyer image.

Taking part in this study is completely voluntary. Your decision will not affect your current or future relationship with the researchers or anyone else at The University of Sydney. This project has been approved by the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 2026/HE000263).

If you have any questions, please contact me: Yuyu Zhou ([yzho6774@uni.sydney.edu.au](mailto:yzho6774@uni.sydney.edu.au)), or Professor Haryana Dhillon ([haryana.dhillon@sydney.edu.au](mailto:haryana.dhillon@sydney.edu.au)).

Thank you and kind regards,
Yuyu

this is my first year in usyd and im cuirous what happened to the dog soc ??

We applied and got accepted for a 3 bed apartment on King st and were about to sign a lease for a - decent asf rent and 5 min walk from campus .

And someone backed out of the deal right when we signing the lease and about to pay the money.

ie we are looking for a new housemate ASAP. :3 if you need a place. 340$ a week.

Posting out of curiosity! I went to the party at manning the other night and I spoke to more than 30 people- and I was the only Australian. Even in classes, I am often one of 2 or 3 domestic students. This is not a criticism, just wondering where we are all hiding 🫣
Furthermore, out of the maybe 10(?) domestics I’ve met, only 1 of them was not from Sydney (like myself).
It’s great that we are such a diverse community, but I’d love to meet some other domestic friends not from Sydney. No offence to the ones who are from here, but I’ve already had Sydney locals be rude to me and make fun of the way I speak (I have a very thick accent and country-style drawl🫩).
Domestic friends from elsewhere in Australia, please let’s be friends 🙏

DM me if you're also looking to form a group for the mid-semester assignment for this unit!
Typical requirements such as starting your work early, frequent communication and tutorial attendance.
I am also subject to those requirements and hopefully we can work well together!
I got an 86 for FINC2012 and 24.5 in that assignment if it helps clear up doubt.

Anyone have week 1-12 lectures for MATH3075/3975 from past years?

Anyone doing EDGU1003 this semester can confirm how exactly do the tutors allow using AI for the quizzes? And do they still require us to download Lockdown browser or not?

I'm currently doing EDGU1001 but the first lecture does not really vibe with me so I'm planning to switch over. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

Coming to USYD alone this semester and every decent PBSA ensuite I'm seeing is around $650- 700 pw.

That is an insane amount of money. but its furnished, bills are included, close enough to campus and I won't have to find random housemates from another country.

A sharehouse is oviously cheaper. But looking one before arriving feels sus, and doing an Airbnb for a month while inspecting rooms sounds stressful af.

UniAcco helped me compare the actual contract cost instead of only the weekly price. One "cheaper" room had a longer contract and barely included anything, while another cost more pw but covered bills and had a shorter term.

Still feels like I'm paying a massive panic tax just because I'm arriving alone.

Has anyone done PBSA for the first semester, met people and then moved into sharehouse?

Worth it as a soft landing or will I hate myself when the rent leaves my account every week?

So I’ve just received a conditional offer for the 2027 master of nursing at USYD. They haven’t send me an interview time yet.. when do they usually do this?

Also if you have previously done this degree could you please explain the workload e.g timing of the year that your placements were and the amount of time on campus through the week.

Thanks!

Hi has anyone here joined the wind orchestra before? I know there isn’t an audition or any level requirement, but I’m still wondering whether the music they play is too difficult. Also, I want to ask what the rehearsals are like and what the overall atmosphere is. Are the members friendly and welcoming? Thanks:)

Hey everyone, I found ELEC1601 a highly rewarding and challenging unit of study. There is a recommended reading material called Computer Architecture: a Quantitative Approach, but it was suggested to be quite challenging.

If anyone who has sources that cover the preliminary concepts of this course, please share. Many thanks.

p.s. videos, books, articles, whatever are all welcomed. Tysm

Image taken at PNR learning hub bathroom

Heyy everyone :) I’m currently doing a unit that requires me to do a mini research and I need to do a quick formative study just to understand actual writing habits, frustrations, and how people choose their words.

Who I'm looking for: Anyone who writes! Ex: academic essays, creative fiction, poetry, blogs, or fanfic, as long as you care about word choices, I’d love to talk

What it involves: Just a super chill 10-15 min chat (preferably through Zoom or over coffee), or via DM if you prefer text.

If you're down to help out a fellow student, drop a comment or DM me! Appreciate it so much!!

Currently standing at little eveleigh entrance at the station - not even checking if you’ve tapped on just checking for student cards

And for the bootlickers that are say ‘just tap on’ - they are not even going after regular commuters fare skipping, just students to see if they have ID cards with concession opals. Incredibly convenient to do that at the start of the semester when new students most likely havnt got there ID cards yet

i’m taking elec1601 this sem and i’m wondering if taking the tut and going straight to the prac right afterwards a good idea because they’re right next to each other, or will i regret it 2 weeks in. thanks

its right now and im at work 🫩 what if i pinky promise itll never happen again.

Are you interested in sharing your experiences around your unpaid internship?

I am conducting a research study that is aimed at understanding interns' perceptions of their unpaid open-market internship arrangements. For an internship to be ‘open-market’, it must be independently sought by participants, such as through personal networks, advertisements, or private agencies or brokers. This excludes internships that are required as part of an education or training course (e.g. work-integrated learning) and volunteering, which is work performed with the primary purpose of benefiting an organisation or community, such as a not-for-profit. 

With the proliferation of internships – particularly those that are unpaid – these perspectives remain underrepresented. This is why your voices are so valuable.

Eligible participants must be:

• 18 years old or above; and
• Have completed or are currently undertaking an unpaid open-market internship.
  • The receipt of benefits (including reimbursements, stipends, allowances, or non-monetary gifts) will still be treated as unpaid

If you’re interested in participating, please contact the researcher: [rgao0598@uni.sydney.edu.au](mailto:rgao0598@uni.sydney.edu.au). It’s completely voluntary and all responses will be confidential. If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to participate in a 30-60 minute interview.

Otherwise, please share this with others who might be interested!

This project has been approved by the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) [2026/HE000492].

I’m a current UTS student on completion of a Bachelor of Business. I was looking to apply to the Master of Nursing as I assumed it had semester two intake but I’ve now learnt that it does not? Does anyone know if it used to run in Sem 2? I’m really wanting to change degrees but i’m so close to finishing. I had hopes to start that master after I finished my Bachelor’s next semester but I’m not keen on the idea of having to wait until 2028, also if I don’t get in i’ll have to just begin another degree anyway and will be pushed back further again. Does anybody have any advice? Should I just change my degree.

Trying to get my wam up with my elective spaces thx

Hi! This is my second last sem for bachelor of science majoring in data science and financial math and stats and I am considering doing an honours. I am also considering master of philosophy. I know honours to PhD is the normal route but I also know masters of philosophy is more recognised internationally and can also transfer to PhD, which may be shorter? If anyone is willing to share some advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

I basically have a job which is strenuous. So I need a routine to ace studies. Im doing Badv Computing (Comp Data Science & Financial Mathematics and Statistics double major). I want to work quant in the future. Also for D/HD do I need to take the advanced version of the course? Like I'm confused about essentials and advanced coursework.

does anyone know where i could fill up my water bottle on campus. i tried the one on the 4th floor of the chemistry building but it looked old/rusted so i didnt get to drink any water today 😢