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Western launches next gen solar car, UNLIMITED 6.0

Western Sydney University’s Solar Car team have today unveiled their most innovative and advanced solar car design yet, ‘UNLIMITED 6.0’.

Opinion: Students don't take they are net givers

Australians resoundingly rejected the Coalition’s key election proposal to slash net overseas migration, specifically targeting foreign students and temporary skilled workers.

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Chancellor's Address: Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit

The following address was deliverd by Western Sydney University Chancellor, Professor Jennifer Westacott AO at the Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

ABC RN transcript: Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams discusses higher education sector, student support, and the impact of AI

The following is a transcript of an interview that aired on ABC Radio National Saturday Extra between presenter, Nick Bryant and Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO.

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Western Sydney University researchers contribute to global call for urgent overhaul of food systems to combat land degradation crisis

Western Sydney University researchers have contributed to a landmark international study warning that urgent action is needed to transform global food systems to avert a land degradation crisis.

Improved stroke detection in women will save lives and millions in healthcare costs, new study finds

A new study has found that improving pre-hospital stroke identification accuracy in women to match that of men will lead to significant health benefits and cost savings for all Australians.

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Opinion: Australian farmland values are at lofty heights. Research reveals this could be hurting some farmers

Over recent decades, farmland values in Australia have soared. Nationally, the price of broadacre farmland has increased by more than eightfold since 1992.

Opinion: AI has produced 2 new antibiotics to kill ‘superbugs’. It’s promising – but we shouldn’t get too excited yet

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used artificial intelligence to design two new antibiotics effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”.

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Western Sydney University researchers named as finalists in the 2025 Eureka Prizes

Western Sydney University researchers have been named among the finalists selected for Australia’s leading science awards, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Honouring Indigenous academic excellence and community leadership at Western Sydney University’s NAIDOC Gala Dinner

Western Sydney University recognised the outstanding contributions of Indigenous students, staff and community members at its annual NAIDOC Gala Dinner on Friday 11 July.

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Ayla Hibbert studies social work to empower mums and communities

Ayla Hibbert, is a 29-year-old Bachelor of Social Work student at the Liverpool City campus. Balancing university, work, and being a single mum, she describes her studies as deeply rewarding.

Medicine, community, and culture – Ryan Blake’s journey at Western Sydney University

Ryan Blake currently lives and studies at Western Sydney University’s Campbelltown campus. Originally from Young in regional NSW, he is enrolled in the Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.