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New Darlington Terraces: More affordable student housing?
Increased rent looms in the distance.
February 28, 2021
Earlier this month, the University of Sydney and the NSW State Government announced a $40 million refurbishment of Darlington Terraces, owned by USyd. It will entail the construction of four new buildings directly behind Victorian-era housing between 86 and 131 Darlington Road. Once finished, it will be sandwiched between the Business School, Aquatics Centre, Storie Dixson Wing and Darlington House.
The redevelopment will contribute single and double-occupancy rooms for 336 students and visiting academics, adding to the 151 residents already living in Darlington Terraces.
Architectural drawings of the proposal indicate that the new extension will be connected to the Darlington Terraces via a planted outdoor corridor. This aims to preserve heritage features whilst modifying interiors to reflect the entire complex. Each standard 15-bed floor is anticipated to feature 1
Fisher Library leased to Crown Casino
Students will each be given $20 in gambling credit as compensation for any loss in services. Artist s impression: Claire Ollivain
February 26, 2021
Vice-Chancellor Stephen Garton has announced that Fisher Library will be leased to Crown Resorts for an undisclosed sum over a 99 year period.
Garton said the partnership represents the “perfect marriage of two profit-hungry organisations who have long since lost their moral compass,” adding that “we have a long history of accepting rapacious and unconscionable donors. Crown fittingly continues the tradition of Wentworth and Raytheon.”
From March 1, all desktop computers in Fisher Library will be converted to brickie’s laptops.
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“The opening of the Susan Wakil Health Building during this once-in-a-century global pandemic could not be more timely as it highlights the importance of an agile, innovative and resilient health workforce and the need to think differently to meet the health challenges of our time,” said University of Sydney Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson AC.
“The best health care happens when teams of professionals work together, and the best discoveries are made when researchers collaborate to address wicked problems. This world-class building has been purpose-built to make that happen. We are immensely grateful to Susan and Isaac Wakil for supporting our vision for multidisciplinary healthcare teaching and research.”
University to share float with NSW Police at Mardi Gras
Vice-Chancellor Stephen Garton has unveiled the exciting collaboration and other new initiatives to support USyd s diverse community.
February 26, 2021
The University of Sydney is proud to be sharing a float with NSW police at the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
In a press release this morning, Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Garton said: “Due to our current financial situation, the University is unable to have its own float this year. Thankfully, our friends at NSW Police have welcomed us to share in what’s looking to be another exciting collaboration!”
“Our theme this year is ‘Knowledge = Growth’. Don’t ask me what that means!” Garton continued. “If you’re a true ally, like me, you would know” he chuckled, proceeding to open his blazer to reveal a rainbow University lanyard.