The Sydney Graduate
For students, the University of Sydney experience should be one that builds on their aspirations and provides opportunities for them to develop new ways of thinking; as global citizens, inquiring scholars, and as individuals with a lifelong passion and flair for learning. These are the qualities described by the University's statement of Graduate Attributes and are some of the outcomes of a University of Sydney education that allow our graduates to excel in the world of work and contribute as leaders and agents of social good in our society. As a university community we seek to foster the development of these attributes through students, participation in the rich intellectual and social life of the university, through the learning experiences of their courses and the diverse extra curricular activities available.
These pages provide links to resources for staff and students seeking to make the most of educational opportunities to foster the development of The Sydney Graduate.
"Higher education has given ample proof of its viability over the centuries and of its ability to change and to induce change and progress in society.Owing to the scope and pace of change, society has become increasingly knowledge-based so that higher learning and research now act as essential components of cultural, socio-economic and environmentally sustainable development of individuals, communities and nations.
Higher education itself is confronted therefore with formidable challenges and must proceed to the most radical change and renewal it has ever been required to undertake, so that our society, which is currently undergoing a profound crisis of values, can transcend mere economic considerations and incorporate deeper dimensions of morality and spirituality." (UNESCO)
The University of Sydney is a world leader in research in the field of Graduate Attributes. If you would like to get involved in this research please see the Research and Publications pages.
