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Western Sydney University launches innovative Study Hub, Fairfield Connect, enhancing accessibility to higher education
The University is proud to launch Fairfield Connect, a cutting-edge study hub that will support students and the community of Western Sydney, enhancing accessibility to higher education.
Latest news
Western Sydney University unveils ambitious economic plan for the region
Western Sydney University today unveiled a bold economic plan that through new industries and a job-to-workers ratio like Sydney’s east, could see Western Sydney add $100 billion to the state’s economy and 675,000 extra local jobs in just over a decade.
Students swap classroom for sands of Bondi to learn life-saving lessons of water safety
Over 50 Western Sydney University international students made their way to Bondi Beach today to learn vital beach safety skills from chief lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, face of the ‘Float To Survive Australia’ campaign and reality TV program Bondi Rescue.
Welcome Week sets Western Sydney University students up for success
Western Sydney University will offer students an exciting opportunity to connect with each other as they transition into university life this semester, with thousands set to come together for an action-packed ‘Welcome Week’.
Western Sydney University tops global sustainability ranking for ground-breaking second year
Western Sydney University has once again been named number one in the world for its social, economic and environmental impact in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.
Research success
First national study reveals housing co-operatives could be part of the solution to Australia’s rental crisis
New research by the University has revealed that housing co-operatives may form part of Australia’s answer to affordable and stable housing choices amidst a growing housing and rental crisis.
Gender equity: ‘it’s where you live that counts’
Western Sydney University has released new research highlighting a significant spatial gap in the income levels between women in Western Sydney and the rest of Sydney.
Expert opinion
Opinion: Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money
Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over a third of Australian toddlers drink it. Parents spend hundreds of millions of dollars on it globally.
Opinion: ‘I’m home’: how co-operative housing could take pressure off Australia’s housing crisis
At a time when everything from abolishing negative gearing to capping rents are being suggested as ways to reduce Australia’s housing crisis, little attention has been given to housing co-operatives.
Awards and appointments
Second cohort of new ongoing staff welcomed in sector-leading academic decasualisation program
Western Sydney University is pleased to announce the second cohort of ongoing academic staff appointed as part of the University’s sector-leading academic decasualisation program, developed in collaboration with the NTEU.
Celebrating the Women of Western Sydney
Western Sydney University has celebrated International Women’s Day this year by announcing the winners of the inaugural Women of Western Sydney Awards.
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