News Centre archive - 2020
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2020.
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Western and Northcott join forces to create jobs, retrain displaced workers, and fill critical disability care roles
Western Sydney University and Northcott are working together to rapidly upskill, retrain and employ displaced workers, and address critical gaps in disability care brought on by the COVID-19 health crisis.
Opinion: Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts
There are so many dos and don'ts associated with pregnancy it can be hard to keep up with them. Coffee is an everyday staple for many people, so it is not surprising women seek reassurance this stimulant is safe during pregnancy.
Aspiring doctor paves way for greater representation
Gomeroi-Ngarabul man and trainee doctor, Shayne Miller, recently delivered his first baby. When he’s not bringing a new life into the world, Shayne is nurturing Indigenous representation in health care.
New strategy to empower Indigenous success
Western Sydney University has launched a new Indigenous strategy, reflecting a renewed commitment to Indigenous Australians and an expansion of educational, leadership and Indigenous-led research.
More choice and flexibility for HSC students in a disrupted final year of high school
Year 12 students who have had their HSC studies disrupted by COVID-19 will be able to apply to study at Western Sydney University based in part on their Year 11 results.
New Australian Research Council Grant to Help Prevent Social Isolation Through Innovative Housing Models
The University has been awarded an ARC Linkage grant to investigate the benefits of housing cooperatives as an alternative housing option in Australia.
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