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Western researcher to join ARC College of Experts

Western Sydney University’s Professor Samanthika Liyanapathirana from the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment has been accepted into the 2023 Australian Research Council’s College of Experts.


New report gives young people a voice in online safety education

Researchers from Western Sydney University’s Young and Resilient Research Centre have released a new report providing critical insight into youths’ aspirations for online safety education.


Gambling is Western Sydney’s silent epidemic, new analysis finds

With gambling reform shaping up as a key NSW election issue, new analysis sheds light on the extent of the gambling epidemic in Western Sydney, with the region enduring 63 per cent of Sydney’s electronic gaming machine losses.


Whiteley to lead $5.6m chronic wounds research grant

Whiteley Corporation will be lead industry partner in the ‘Effective management of Chronic Wounds’ project in Round 13 of the AusIndustry Cooperative Research Centre – Projects (CRC-P) program from the Department of Industry and Science.


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World-first study shows VR technology can improve anxiety and depression in adults with disabilities

A world first study led by Western Sydney University has found significant improvements in anxiety, depression, and sensory processing in adults with disabilities following the use of new Virtual Reality sensory room technology.


Western Sydney University to lead NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre

Professor Matthias Boer from Western Sydney University’s Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment will head the NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre.


New study finds lethal pathogen causes widespread biological disruption for frogs, but responses differ by species

A new study by a Western Sydney University researcher has explored a lethal fungal pathogen causing widespread biological disruption for frogs, assessing how responses differ by species.


Western Sydney University research into reusing and recycling plastic waste awarded funding for global Convergence Accelerator

Professor Yang from the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment and Dr Famakinwa from the Teaching and Research Technical Services are part of a research team that has received prestigious funding.



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