World-class facilities helping Western Sydney University students succeed
From high-tech nursing and midwifery labs to simulated courtrooms, a dedicated Tax Clinic, and cutting-edge research facilities, Western Sydney University offers students access to world-class spaces that bring learning to life.
Whether you're preparing for your first day on campus or looking ahead to your future career, these purpose-built spaces help turn theory into real-world skills.
State-of-the-art nursing and midwifery facilities enhance job readiness
Western’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is setting students up for success with state-of-the-art facilities (opens in a new window) to enhance learning and job readiness.
Students can be transported to mock hospital wards, simulated birthing suites and more healthcare environments without leaving campus, allowing for interactive learning opportunities in low pressure scenarios ensuring they graduate with a full toolkit ready to take on the challenges of the profession.
Students also have access to cutting-edge technology including the newly launched BLISs room at the Campbelltown campus – an interactive 360-degree research, learning and teaching space utilises touch screen walls that simulate a real-life environment allowing students to treat case studies from start to finish.
Moot Courts shaping the legal minds of tomorrow
The University’s School of Law, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is shaping the next generation of legal professionals by providing students with practical, hands-on experience in advocacy and legal reasoning.
Three talented law students (opens in a new window) – Bella Nash, Kaelin Soto, and Molly Quinnell – recently represented the University in the 2025 International Children's Rights Moot Court Competition, held online from 7–16 April and organised by the University of Leiden School of Law in partnership with Baker McKenzie.
Law students have the opportunity to take part in exciting mooting competitions. They can also make use of Western Sydney University’s own purpose-built Moot Court facilities located at the Parramatta South and Campbelltown campuses, to hone their skills.
Tax Clinic: Real-world experience for future accountants
Accounting students at Western Sydney University are gaining hands-on experience while making a difference in the community through the university’s Tax Clinic, which offers free support to vulnerable taxpayers and small businesses.
The Tax Clinic allows students to work directly with clients who may not otherwise have access to professional tax advice. The initiative not only benefits the public but also helps students build practical skills essential for their future careers.
Bachelor of Business student Sharon Khuu (opens in a new window) is among those who have embraced the opportunity. She joined the clinic to gain experience in taxation and to give back to the community.
Research that pushes boundaries
Western is also at the forefront of research, with outstanding facilities and partnerships with industry, government, and other universities to support Higher Degree Research (HDR) students.
One example is the groundbreaking forensic research being led by Dr Hayley Green (opens in a new window) from the School of Science, which is transforming how investigators understand human decomposition in Australian conditions.
In addition to her research, Dr Green supervises a number of HDR students at the University who are contributing to the field using data collected from AFTER (Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research) – commonly referred to as the “body farm" – a collaboration between the University of Technology Sydney – who manage the facility – and Western Sydney University, providing expert knowledge to support death investigations, including missing persons, time since death estimations, homicides and mass disasters.
One of these students is Natasha Robinson, a Master of Research candidate at the Hawkesbury campus. Natasha had the chance to visit the AFTER facility, which provided a rare opportunity to observe the many existing experiments running there. She also had the opportunity to work with the Advanced Materials Characterisation Facility (AMCF) at the Parramatta South campus.
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3 July 2025
World Class Facilities
Western Sydney University’s Tax Clinic: Real-world experience for future accountants
Accounting students at Western Sydney University are gaining hands-on experience while making a difference in the community through the university’s Tax Clinic, which offers free support to vulnerable taxpayers and small businesses.
World-class facilities helping Western Sydney University students succeed
From high-tech nursing and midwifery labs to simulated courtrooms, a dedicated Tax Clinic, and cutting-edge research facilities, Western Sydney University offers students access to world-class spaces that bring learning to life.
Leading forensic expert guides students through real-world research at Australia’s only ‘Body Farm’
Dr Hayley Green from Western Sydney University’s School of Science is leading groundbreaking forensic research that’s changing how investigators understand human decomposition in Australian conditions.
Law students excel on global mooting stage safeguarding children’s rights
Western Sydney University’s School of Law continues to shape the next generation of legal professionals by providing students with practical, hands-on experience in advocacy and legal reasoning.
State-of-the-art nursing and midwifery facilities enhancing job readiness
Western Sydney University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is setting students up for success with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance learning and job readiness.