The University of New South Wales is liaising with anti-terrorism officers following a security threat made against its Kensington campus on social media.

"UNSW has been made aware of a threat to the safety of staff and students on the Kensington campus," a statement posted on the university's Facebook page said.

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"We are treating this incident seriously and have been liaising with the NSW Police through the anti-terrorism and security group and Local Area Command."

"Police are advising this is a general, not a specific or direct threat."

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Police have confirmed they are investigating comments made on social media regarding the university in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

"Police are working with the university regarding this matter, and will be at the facility throughout the day," a statement said.

View photos Police will remain on the UNSW campus all day after a threat was made to staff and students. Source: 7 News. More

A disturbing threat was posted by an anonymous user on 4chan on Sunday, said; “I finally managed to get a handgun. Australians, if you study at UNSW don’t go in tomorrow."

A university spokesman told AAP that the Kensington campus had received a threat on the online bulletin board early on Monday morning.

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