News Centre archive - 2016
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2016.
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Xenophon is right to call for law reform on gift cards
There has been appropriate outrage over the fact that Dick Smith gift cards sold for cash will not be honoured. A review of this area of law is needed to better protect Australian consumers.

Open Forum: Challenges of Indian Economic Reforms
Despite recent economic growth in India, concerns remain about widespread poverty and enduring social inequality.

The game is changing, baby: Chris Gayle and sexism in cricket
As Chris Gayle has so amply demonstrated, there is still considerable resistance to the full integration of women into sport culture, and not least in the sports media.

Debunking common myths about raising bilingual children
A number of enduring myths surround bilingualism, but research shows raising a child bilingually does not cause language learning difficulties.

Western Sydney University academics honoured with prestigious teaching awards
Western Sydney University has received three Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, as part of the Australian Government’s Awards for University Teaching in 2016.

Leading expert appointed to spearhead digital strategy and online learning at Western Sydney University
Internationally recognised expert and researcher in online and digital learning, Professor Kevin Bell, will join Western Sydney University as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital Futures).
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