News Centre archive - 2013

Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2013.

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Politicians must resist “kneejerk reaction” after shooting on teenage girl

Politicians and the public must resist the urge to lobby for draconian new laws in the aftermath of the tragic shooting of a teenage girl in suburban Sydney.

HSC students affected by the bushfires to receive UWS uni offer

All Blue Mountains and Lithgow HSC students disrupted by the recent bushfires can rest a little easier, knowing they will receive a guaranteed offer of a place to study at UWS.

UWS staff sweat it out for a good cause

University of Western Sydney staff joined more than a hundred executives to swap their suits for lycra at Parramatta Park.

Open inquiries into abuse crucial for victims and society

Australian sex abuse victims should resist pursuing adversarial legal battles against institutions and continue with open inquiries.

Vivid student design creation wins coveted award

An interactive light installation which featured at the 2013 Vivid Festival has won University of Western Sydney design graduate Thi Nguyen the coveted Sydney Design Award.