Security update
NSW Police has advised that a new threat made against a number of universities is general in nature and not a specific or direct threat. All UNSW activities are running as normal.
Published on the 14 Oct 2015 by UNSW
UNSW is one of a number of institutions mentioned in a new threat made online overnight.
The threat, posted on social media site 4chan, is similar to those made against UNSW and other universities in Australia, NZ and Sweden in recent days.
NSW Police has advised it is a general, not a specific or direct threat, and investigations into its source continue.
The campus is operating as normal with classes and other university activities running as scheduled.
UNSW is continuing to liaise with NSW Police, who will maintain an increased security presence on campus.
Staff and students should remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or activities, incidents or crime in progress to UNSW Security on 9385 6666. Anyone with any information that may assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Please be assured that we will inform you of any change to the advice provided by NSW Police.