News Centre archive
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I’ve Always Wondered: is rain better than tap water for plants?
You might be surprised to find that rain, especially during a thunderstorm, has special qualities that can give your plants a boost.

Urban heat makes us sedentary, passive and lonely: Western Sydney University research
Research has found that an over-reliance on air-conditioning and lack of cooling elements in public outdoor areas are leading to sedentary lifestyles and social isolation.

‘Growth’ of community housing may be an illusion. The cost-shifting isn’t
Southern Cross Housing, a non-profit community housing provider, took over management of just under 1,000 public housing dwellings on the New South Wales South Coast last October.

Gap year and millennials: New research investigates the long-term effects of overseas experiences on young Australians
A new research project explores the reasons for high levels of international mobility among young Australians and the challenges and experiences that they encounter.

Western Sydney University research unlocks superbubble mysteries
Professor Miroslav Filipovic from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, alongside an international team of researchers, could help solve one of the most pondered questions of Space: the makeup of cosmic rays.

Western graduates top NSW in national employer satisfaction survey
Western Sydney University graduates have been ranked first in the state and second nationally for overall employer satisfaction, according to the latest Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching Employer Satisfaction Survey.
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