Sydney Met l Higher Education

King's Birthday Public Holiday

Please note that the Sydney Met campus will be closed on Monday, 8 June 2026, for the King's Birthday public holiday. Classes and services will resume as normal on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
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🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
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💡 Welcome Aboard, Dr. Jawad Ahmed!

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jawad Ahmed to Sydney Met's School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE).

🎓 Dr. Jawad Ahmed is an academic and researcher specialising in cybersecurity, computer networks, machine learning, and data analytics. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering from UNSW Sydney, where his research focused on detecting cyber threats in enterprise networks using DNS traffic analysis and machine learning techniques.

Dr. Ahmed has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Australia, delivering courses in cybersecurity, machine learning, business analytics, advanced networking, and information technology. He is passionate about creating engaging and practical learning environments that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world industry applications.

Prior to joining academia full-time, Dr. Ahmed worked as a Senior Research Associate at UNSW Sydney, contributing to cybersecurity research in smart grids and distributed energy resources. His research work has been published in leading IEEE and ACM journals and conferences, particularly in the areas of network security, anomaly detection, and cyber-physical systems security.

His research interests include cybersecurity, computer networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software-defined networking, and data-driven security analytics.

👏 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ahmed to the Sydney Met community and wishing him every success in this exciting new chapter.

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 [email protected]
🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Provider ID PRV14280 | CRICOS Provider Code 03906M

💡 Welcome Aboard, Dr. Dristi Datta!

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Dristi Datta to Sydney Met's School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE) as a Lecturer and Course Coordinator.

Dr. Datta holds a Ph.D. in Computational Theory from Charles Sturt University and was awarded both the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Medal and the Outstanding Thesis Prize in recognition of his academic excellence.

🎓 With over 10 years of teaching and research experience, his expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Remote Sensing, and Computer Vision. 🚀

📚 Dr. Datta has published extensively in high-impact journals and is committed to delivering practical, industry-focused learning experiences that connect cutting-edge research with real-world applications.

We look forward to the valuable contributions he will bring to our students, academic community, and industry partnerships.
👏 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Datta to Sydney Met l Higher Education.

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 [email protected]
🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Provider ID PRV14280 | CRICOS Provider Code 03906M

🎉 Welcome Party for New Students | Term 2, 2026

Hosted by our Student Support Team, the Welcome Party gave students the chance to meet new friends, connect with classmates, and learn more about the support available throughout their studies.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you enjoyed the event and wish you all the best for a successful Term 2.

📸 Check out some highlights from the day!

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 [email protected]
🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Provider ID PRV14280 | CRICOS Provider Code 03906M

🚀 Skills Hub is back for Term 2, 2026!

Join us for our first Skills Hub session of the term:
🎓 From Student to Professional: My Career Journey
Presented by Mr. Pradip Bohora

Discover how Pradip navigated the transition from student life to building a successful professional career. Gain valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiration to help shape your own career path.

📅 Wednesday, 3 June 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

📲 Scan the QR code to register.

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 [email protected]
🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Provider ID PRV14280 | CRICOS Provider Code 03906M

🎉 Research Article Published

Sydney Met is proud to share the publication of a new research article, "Leakage-Safe Precision-Aware Dual-Branch FT-Transformer for Population-Scale Heart Disease Risk Prediction," in Sensors (MDPI).

This study presents a novel precision-aware deep learning framework designed to improve large-scale heart disease risk prediction while addressing key challenges such as data leakage, class imbalance, and precision–recall trade-offs in healthcare AI.

Congratulations to our researchers and authors:
🔹 Jahidul Islam
🔹 Dr. Dristi Datta
🔹 Dr. Fowzia Akhter

This publication reflects Sydney Met's commitment to advancing impactful research, innovation, and education.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/26/11/3417

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 [email protected]
🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Provider ID PRV14280 | CRICOS Provider Code 03906M

📅 What's On at Sydney Met – Term 2, 2026

Get ready for an exciting term filled with opportunities to connect, learn, explore, and engage with the Sydney Met community! From welcome celebrations and student connection sessions to industry engagement events, excursions, and exam preparation workshops, there’s something for everyone throughout Term 2.

✨ Highlights include:
🎉 New Students Welcome Party
🤝 Student Connections & Belonging Session
🏫 Clubs and Societies Fair
💬 Meet & Greet with Student Affairs Leaders
🌿 Excursion to Sydney Botanic Garden – The Calyx
🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week
💼 Industry & Employability Engagement Event
📚 Exam Preparation Workshop & Group Study Session

Be sure to mark these dates in your calendar and make the most of your student experience at Sydney Met.

For more information, visit: 🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

💡 Sydney Met Term 2 2026 Skills Hub Webinar Calendar

We are excited to continue the Skills Hub Webinar Series for Term 2, 2026! Designed to support your academic and professional growth, these expert-led sessions will help you build practical skills, expand your knowledge, and prepare for future career success. Topics include career development, fintech, digital investments, workplace rights, community project management, and AI tools.

📅 Mark Your Calendar! Stay tuned for more details about each webinar session and how to join.

For more information:
🌐 www.sydneymet.edu.au
📧 [email protected]
🏢 432–434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Provider ID PRV14280 | CRICOS Provider Code 03906M