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About the University

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    University profile

    Our students and researchers come from all backgrounds to prepare for a life of challenge and change, excellence and engagement.

  • Leadership & organisation

    See how the University is structured, and how our people and services fit together.

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    Our values

    Sydney is a diverse community of students and staff. Amid this diversity, a number of core values underpin everything we do as a university.

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    Strategy

    In August 2010, the University launched a new strategic plan for the five years to 2015.

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    Faculties & schools

    Information about the University's 16 academic faculties and 118 schools and departments.

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    Campuses

    Information about the University's 10 teaching campuses, including how to visit them, parking information and campus maps.

  • Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence

    Vice-Chancellor

    Dr Michael Spence is Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney.

  • Chancellor Marie Bashir

    Chancellor

    Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO is Chancellor of the University of Sydney.