News Centre archive - 2012
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2012.
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The calm in the storm: New book offers hope for an improved refugee and asylum seeker policy
Amidst the boat tragedies, impassioned community debates and political point-scoring, a new book provides an informed, balanced perspective on the real issues.
High school students exposed to science and maths at UWS
On Friday 3rd August 2012, more than 1,000 high school students from across Greater Western Sydney will attend ‘Science and Maths Exposed’ – a day of interaction, learning and fun.
Building a bridge to uni: Thousands to benefit from new program
A bold $21 million initiative designed to reach over 100,000 school students and boost the participation rates in higher education from low socio-economic status communities, was unveiled today.
RV Southern Surveyor voyage August 2012
Blog from on board the RV Southern Surveyor in the Southern Ocean.
Steers and students put to the test
After successfully navigating the unique issues that come with raising a young steer in suburban Sydney, hundreds of high school students will gather at the Hawkesbury showground in Clarendon.
Lots of buzz at the Brain Bee Challenge
124 of the brightest Year 10 students in NSW converged on the University of Western Sydney's School of Medicine to compete in the State Finals of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge on Thursday 26 July.
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