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How many Faculties & Schools does USYD have?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 10

Answer explanation

Correct answer is 8.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/faculties-and-schools.html

USYD shares a special connection with Sydney Harbour bridge. What is it?

• USYD students were the first to walk on the bridge

• Architect of the bridge was an alumnus of USYD

• There is a replica of the harbour bridge in the USYD campus

• All the options are correct

Answer explanation

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge was conceived by engineering alumnus Sir John Bradfield.

https://bit.ly/3qi5pWb

The USYD is ranked  _____ in the world for graduate employability. (As per QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability.

https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/employability-rankings/2022

We became one of the first universities in world to admit female students. Which year was it?

• 1881

• 1902

• 1863

• 1935

Answer explanation

In 1881, we became one of the first universities in the world to admit female students.

In Feb 1965, a group of students, led by _____, our first Aboriginal graduate, organised the tour to draw attention to the state of Indigenous health, education and housing, and to try and stimulate local action.

• William McMahon

• Charles Perkins

• David Warren

• Douglas Mawson

Answer explanation

In February 1965, a group of students, led by Charles Perkins, our first Aboriginal graduate, organised the tour to draw attention to the state of Indigenous health, education and housing, and to try and stimulate local action.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/about/indigenous/freedom-ride

How many Australian prime ministers are alumni of USYD?

• 8

• 2

• 5

• 1

Answer explanation

Anthony Albanese joins the ranks of seven other #USYD alum to hold the position including Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull, John Howard, Gough Whitlam, and Australia’s first ever Minister Edmund Barton.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prime_ministers_of_Australia_by_education

Who is the Vice President (Operations) for USYD?

• Belinda Hutchinson AC

• Professor Mark Scott AO

• Professor Emma Johnston

• Stephen Philips

Answer explanation

As Vice President (Operations), Stephen Phillips has direct responsibility for University Infrastructure and Campus Operations Services (UI + COS), Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).

https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/governance-and-structure/governance/senior-leadership-team.html

 ______ is the governing authority of the University of Sydney

• The Senate

• Vice-Chancellor

• The Academic Board

• Vice-Chancellor’s Office

Answer explanation

The Senate is the governing authority of the University of Sydney

The Senate oversees all major decisions concerning the conduct of the University.

It also awards all degrees and diplomas and is responsible to the Parliament of NSW.

How many undergraduate courses does USYD offer? (For e.g., Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering (civil engineering) are some of the UG courses offered )

• 252

• 126

• 98

• 181

Answer explanation

Right answer is 181.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/search.html?search-type=course&course-level=uc&page=1

Where are the graduation ceremonies usually held in the campus?

• Anderson Stuart Building

• Abercrombie building

• The Great Hall

• Great convention center

Answer explanation

https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/visit/campus-tours.html

https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/visit/places-of-interest/great-hall.html