Aug 31, 2026 – 4.29pmThousands of University of Sydney staff members will go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday to demand better job security amid fears about the use of artificial intelligence at Australia’s oldest university.The university has urged staff and students to work and study from home during the industrial action and moved classes online where possible to minimise disruption.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles