Events

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Upcoming events at Western Sydney University are listed below.

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Aug 13

Ignition
This 15-week part-time program helps start-up founders sharpen their value proposition and business model.

Training and skill upgrade

Open to community

This 15-week part-time program helps start-up founders sharpen their value proposition and business model.
Ignition is a 15-week part-time program is an excellent opportunity for start-up founders to refine their value proposition and business model in order to steer their startup in the right direction.
Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs about valuation, capital raising, and financial management tailored for startup success.

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1000
Sep 19

Introduction to Research Data Management
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Enquiries: Jeff Wang
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1171949686059
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +1000
Sep 23

HDR Congregate and Write
A dedicated workshop for HDR Candidates to work on their writing

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

HDR Candidates

A dedicated workshop for HDR Candidates to work on their writing
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Enquiries: Dr Lisa Worthington

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +1000
Sep 25

Developing Your Research Question
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for developing a research question.

academic events; Training and skill upgrade

HDR Students
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for developing a research question.
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for developing a research question.
Presentation overview:
- What is a research question and why are they important
- Overview of research question types including methods used
- Demonstration of what qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods ‘look like’
- Defining the scope of your research question
Enquires: Dr Lisa Worthington
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +1000
Oct 6

The Writing Process: Structuring Your Research Paper
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for structuring your research paper.

academic events; Information sessions

HDR Students
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for structuring your research paper.
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for structuring your research paper.
Presentation overview:
- Modes of writing
- Planning and structuring your argument
- Argument logic (creating a logical argument)
- Elements of an argument
- Deductive and inductive arguments
- Structuring a paragraph
- How to write Topic, Supporting, and Conclusion sentences
Enquires: Dr Lisa Worthington
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1100
Oct 8

HDR Congregate and Write
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write session

Information sessions; Online Events

HDR Candidates

Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write session
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Enquiries: Dr Lisa Worthington

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100
Oct 9

Research Profiles and Repository- Introduction (Online)
Join Maureen O’Brien as she presents on how to get the most out of the Research Profile and Repository.

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Western Sydney University Researchers, Academics
Join Maureen O’Brien as she presents on how to get the most out of the Research Profile and Repository.
Join Maureen O’Brien as she presents on how to get the most out of the Research Profile and Repository.
Presentation Overview:
- Setting up your profile: Adding your photo, professional and social media links, biography, FoR Codes, SDGs
- Visibility settings
- Adding publications
- Managing your research profile: adding your Researcher IDs including ORCI
- Managing your Research Outputs:
  - automatically harvested
  - manual entry
  - FoR codes
Enquries: Maureen O’Brien or Christine Merlino
Please Note: Introductory session. For detailed questions, please consult your School Librarian.
Intended audience: Western Sydney University Academic and Research staff
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1100
Oct 16

High Degree Research Identifiers: The IDs you need and why you need them
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Higher Degree Research Students
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
This session is designed specifically to assist High-Degree Research (HDR) candidates in properly creating verifiable identifiers and outlining their purpose.
Presentation overview:
- Defining what identifiers are and outlining why they are important
- Describing the features of a well-constructed identifier and
- Working through the process of creating, improving, and maintaining them.
This Library session, facilitated by the GRS School Librarian, includes time for applying the content for those who wish to work in real time.
Presenter & Enquiries: Leontyne Dawson Jones
Register here: https://westernsydney.libcal.com/event/5747204?hs=a
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100
Oct 17

Introduction to Research Data Management
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Enquiries: Jeff Wang
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1172104007639
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +1100
Oct 20

Thesis Writing for EALD Students
Join Dr Lisa Worthington to discuss thesis writing for students who speak English as an additional language or dialect.

academic events; Training and skill upgrade

HDR Students
Join Dr Lisa Worthington to discuss thesis writing for students who speak English as an additional language or dialect.
Join Dr Lisa Worthington to discuss thesis writing for students who speak English as an additional language or dialect.
Presentation overview:
- What constitutes good academic writing in English.
- Tips for writing good academic sentences.
- How to write cohesive academic paragraphs.
- As well as writing about the ideas of others, using evidence, and referencing.
Enquires: Dr Lisa Worthington
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +1100
Oct 23

HDR Congregate and Write
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions

Information sessions; Online Events

HDR Candidates

Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Enquiries: Dr Lisa Worthington

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +1100
Oct 29

Presenting Your Research
Join Lisa Worthington as she covers strategies for writing and delivering successful research presentations

academic events; Training and skill upgrade

HDR Students
Join Lisa Worthington as she covers strategies for writing and delivering successful research presentations
Join Lisa Worthington as she covers strategies for writing and delivering successful research presentations.
Presentation overview:
- Types of research presentations
- The importance of knowing your audience
- Presentation tips
- Knowing what makes a good speaker
- Planning your presentation
- Creating good visuals
- Responding to questions
- Other things to consider
Enquires: Dr Lisa Worthington
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1100
Nov 6

Meet the Editor, The Conversation (Zoom)
We are delighted to invite all Western Sydney University academic staff to this third and final exclusive ‘meet the editor’ sessions.

academic events; Conferences and seminars; Training and skill upgrade

Western Sydney University Academic Staff, Researchers

We are delighted to invite all Western Sydney University academic staff to this third and final exclusive ‘meet the editor’ sessions.
We are delighted to invite all Western Sydney University academic staff to an exclusive ‘meet the editor’ session.
This third and final session will provide expert tips on how, why and what to pitch to The Conversation – including the flow-on effects that publication can have which can include national media coverage, industry engagement and policy influence.
The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists and is the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.
Please register via Eventbrite(opens in a new window) for this online event

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1100
Nov 10

Author Talk: A Storybook of Culling - Associate Professor David R. Cole
At this event, Associate Professor David R. Cole will discuss "A Storybook of Culling", his work of speculative fiction and imagined eco-futures.

academic events; Conferences and seminars

General

At this event, Associate Professor David R. Cole will discuss "A Storybook of Culling", his work of speculative fiction and imagined eco-futures.
At this event, Associate Professor David R. Cole will discuss his latest book A Storybook of Culling, a work of speculative fiction and imagined eco-futures.
The year is 2095, the devastating effects of climate change persist despite global efforts to mitigate their impact. Set in the Persianized city of Sal’lad, this tale explores the collision of two disparate narrative within the same tumultuous backdrop. As the twenty-first century lurches from crisis to crisis, humanity remains mired in unresolved turmoil. Unbeknownst to the world, a secret society devises a solution to the planet’s woes. Yet, their plans are shrouded in mystery, guarded by the threat of death for any who dare to speak of them. Navigating the treacherous landscape of impending catastrophe and lost love, only the innocence of a child-like consciousness may comprehend the precipice navigate the precipice of these singularly horrific acts. A Storybook of Culling is both a tale of heartbreak and the chilling rationalization of acts too unspeakable to fathom.
David R. Cole is an Associate Professor in Education and Cultural Analysis at Western Sydney University. He has lived in Egypt, South America and Australia. In the 1990s, he was at the University of Warwick, UK, and studied theory-fiction alongside the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU). He has previously published two works of speculative fiction; A Mushroom of Glass and The Nook in the Stream. He has been working in teacher education in Australia since 2004, and during that time has published 18 academic books that helped to define the knowledge field of Deleuze and Education. He believes that creativity and imaginative thought are under threat in contemporary society, and their renewal is the key to humanity’s future survival.
Western Sydney University was Western Sydney University has been named number one in the world in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, topping the world's university sustainability ranking for an unprecedented three years in a row. This the only global performance measure that assesses universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Library’s Thought Leadership event series aims to celebrate and promote this #1 ranking, complementing work being undertaken across the University as part of its Sustainability and Resilience Decadal Strategy 2030.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1100
Nov 11

Thesis Editing for Beginners
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for editing your thesis.

academic events; Training and skill upgrade

HDR Students
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for editing your thesis.
Join Dr Lisa Worthington as she presents on strategies for editing your thesis.
Presentation overview:
- Editing or proofreading? Which one do I need?
- The levels of editing
- What is the role of feedback in editing?
- Proofreading - how to?
- The technicalities of editing
Target audience: research students planning to edit/proofread their thesis
Enquires: Dr Lisa Worthington
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100
Nov 14

HDR Congregate and Write
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions

Information sessions; Online Events

HDR Candidates

Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Enquiries: Dr Lisa Worthington

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +1100
Nov 18

Research Profiles and Repository- Introduction (Online)
Join Maureen O’Brien as she presents on how to get the most out of the Research Profile and Repository.

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Western Sydney University Researchers, Academics
Join Maureen O’Brien as she presents on how to get the most out of the Research Profile and Repository.
Join Maureen O’Brien as she presents on how to get the most out of the Research Profile and Repository.
Presentation Overview:
- Setting up your profile: Adding your photo, professional and social media links, biography, FoR Codes, SDGs
- Visibility settings
- Adding publications
- Managing your research profile: adding your Researcher IDs including ORCI
- Managing your Research Outputs:
  - automatically harvested
  - manual entry
  - FoR codes
Enquries: Maureen O’Brien or Christine Merlino
Please Note: Introductory session. For detailed questions, please consult your School Librarian.
Intended audience: Western Sydney University Academic and Research staff
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100
Nov 20

Language for Literature Reviews
Join Lisa Worthington as she outlines how to approach writing your literature review.

academic events; Information sessions

HDR Students
Join Lisa Worthington as she outlines how to approach writing your literature review.
Join Lisa Worthington as she outlines how to approach writing your literature review.
Presentation overview:
- The purpose of a literature review
- The process of conducting a literature review
- How to analyse and synthesise sources
- Structuring your literature review
- Language for literature reviews
Enquires: Dr Lisa Worthington
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100
Nov 21

Introduction to Research Data Management
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Enquiries: Jeff Wang
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1172217306519
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +1100
Nov 27

HDR Congregate and Write
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions

Information sessions; Online Events

HDR Candidates

Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Enquiries: Dr Lisa Worthington

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +1100

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