Organization Profile
The University of Sydney
Organization Overview
The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, has an international reputation for outstanding teaching and research excellence.
Top-level academics and students come here from around the world to research and study across the broadest range of disciplines in Australia, from the most theoretical to the most applied. We are committed to finding the best in people of potential from all social backgrounds.
Sydney plays a major role in the local, national and international communities. In fact the University has an impact on the lives of those who never enter its classrooms or laboratories as academics or students. Its award-winning researchers are leaders in addressing issues that impact everyone in areas such as public health and environmental sustainability. The University contributes to Australia’s artistic life through its museums and cultural institutions and produces some of Australia’s top sportspeople.
Organization History
The first university to be established in Australasia, the University of Sydney was established on 1 October 1850 by the Act of Incorporation to promote useful knowledge and to encourage the residents of New South Wales to pursue a regular course of liberal education. Its governing body, the Senate, first met in February 1851 and the University first began operating in buildings in Sydney's city which are now occupied by Sydney Grammar School. The University's Inauguration Ceremony was held on 11 October 1852.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Sydney plays a major role in the local, national and international communities. In fact the University has an impact on the lives of those who never enter its classrooms or laboratories as academics or students. Its award-winning researchers are leaders in addressing issues that impact everyone in areas such as public health and environmental sustainability. The University contributes to Australia’s artistic life through its museums and cultural institutions and produces some of Australia’s top sportspeople.
Benefits
When people think of the University of Sydney, the last thing that often comes to mind is just how large we are as an organisation. You may be surprised to discover that our size and scope means that we are able to offer an incredible range of Academic and non Academic positions across a diverse range of disciplines, locations and workplaces.