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The University hosts many events throughout the year and can be found at Future Students - Events.
This page is dedicated to Indigenous events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INDIGENOUS PATHWAYS TO FUTURE KNOWLEDGES
A face-to-face symposium showcasing excellence in Indigenous Research at Western Sydney University.
- Tuesday 12th September, 2023 | 10.00am - 3.00pm | PS - EA.G.18 (Lecture Theatre 1)
- Bookings essential
INDIGENOUS STUDENTS VS STAFF BASKETBALL
- Friday 6th October, 2023 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
- Bookings essential
PAST EVENTS
THE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER FUTURE STUDENTS INFORMATION EVENINGS
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future Students Information Evenings at Western Sydney University are an opportunity to hear about what courses are on offer and how Western can help you during your studies. Learn about the different pathways to study, the support services available, scholarships on offer and life on campus.
- Tuesday 15th August, 2023 | 6.00pm - 7.30pm | Campbelltown Campus
- Wednesday 16th August, 2023 | 6.00pm - 7.30pm | Penrith (Kingswood) Campus
ANNUAL STAFF VS INDIGENOUS STUDENTS SOCCER DAY
Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
Register your interest to play or to attend by clicking on the Register Now button below.
INDIGENOUS PROFESSORIATE LECTURES
THE INDIGENOUS PROFESSORIATE LECTURE 1
THE INDIGENOUS PROFESSORIATE LECTURE 2
THE INDIGENOUS PROFESSORIATE LECTURE 3
NAIDOC WEEK 2023: FOR OUR ELDERS (2-9 JULY)
NAIDOC | National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides an opportunity for people to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and history.
You can support your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
First People's Walk Kingswood opened: Thursday 6 July
Indigenous Futures Decadel Launch: Thursday 6 July
NAIDOC QUIZ WINNERS 2023
Please join me in congratulating our winners of Western’s NAIDOC Quiz 2023:
Staff
- 1st - Merryn Horrock
- 2nd - Cassidy Gepp
- 3rd - Natalee Koller
Students
- 1st - Rose Lewis
- 2nd - Marni Stanley
- 3rd - Annalise Galofaro
DEADLY CHALLENGE WINNERS
Please join me in congratulating our winners of Western’s Deadly Challenge 2022:
- 1st - Korinne Maree Bargiel
- 2nd - Kaiden Collins
- 3rd - Bree Raymond
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES INDIGENOUS LEARNING AND TEACHING SHOWCASE 2023
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Theme: From Histories, to the Voice and Beyond: Intricate Conversations in the Classroom.
YARRAMUNDI LECTURES
The Yarramundi Lecture provides a forum for the discussion of issues of local and national importance.
To view past lectures, click on the links below:
RESEARCH WEEK
25 – 29 October 2021
Bold Indigenous Futures
Western is proud to host keynote speaker Professor Bronwyn Carlson who holds the position Head of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University. Western's Director of Indigenous Research, Professor Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews will introduce a number of Western's Higher Degree Research students and academic staff who will deliver 5-minute presentations on their research projects - all of which are Indigenous focused.
After each presentation there will be a brief Q&A with the Research Leads.
Indigenous Led Research Excellence
