News Centre archive
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NAPLAN leading to a ‘teach to test’ culture: major study
NAPLAN is having the unintended side-effect of narrowing teaching strategies and the curriculum, according to the first national study into its impact.
Boilerhouse rejuvenation receives architectural acclaim
The Boilerhouse Student Precinct at the University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta campus has received a number of architectural accolades – in recognition of a design that is chic, functional.
Historic Gough Whitlam speech commemorated with special celebration
On 13 November 1972 the towering figure of Gough Whitlam took the stage at Blacktown's Bowman Hall. The hall was packed to overflowing. That night proved to be one of the most significant in Australian political history.
Risky business: Drought pushes tree plumbing to its limits
UWS research published in Nature has found most trees, even those in rainforests, operate very close to their safety threshold leaving them highly vulnerable to droughts of increased severity.
Rural and remote Indigenous students experience university life
Indigenous students from eleven high schools in rural and remote areas of NSW will get a taste of university life at the University of Western Sydney from Monday.
Students aim to impress industry scouts at grad show
Bachelor of Design students from the University of Western Sydney are putting the finishing touches to their final works as they prepare.
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