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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
New study finds limited financial viability for cigarette vending machines in licensed venues
New research has found that for Australian alcohol-licensed venues that sell tobacco exclusively through vending machines, tobacco sales are of low financial importance to businesses.
New feasibility study to prevent suicide in New South Wales prisons
A team of researchers including from Western has received funding through the NSW Government’s Small Business Innovation and Research program to explore the feasibility of a new suicide and self-harm prevention tool in correctional facilities.
Expert opinion
Opinion: If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool
If you visit southern Greece or Tunisia, you might notice lots of white rooftops and white buildings to reflect the intense heat and keep residents cooler.
Opinion: We created a VR tool to test brain function. It could one day help diagnose dementia
If you or a loved one have noticed changes in your memory or thinking as you’ve grown older, this could reflect typical changes that occur with ageing.
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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