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Western’s solar car UNLIMITED 6.0 in pole position to chase the sun
Western Sydney University’s solar car team is geared up and ready to roll as the student led team prepares to chase the sun – and the win – in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge this weekend.
Inspired by a university ad, now leading the nation’s top solar car team
Ruairi Milligan first heard about applications opening for the Solar Car Team on a bus ride home from Uni. By the time he stepped off, he had already applied to join.
From Western Sydney University to the outback, solar car driver gears up for the challenge
Not long after completing his HSC, Andrew Grima did a Western Sydney University campus tour. It was on the tour that he passed by the solar car workshop at the University’s Kingswood campus – the rest is history.
PhD candidate helping to grow a more sustainable future for farming
As the world faces rising challenges around food security and environmental sustainability, Western Sydney University PhD candidate Sonali is using science to help build smarter, more sustainable farming systems.
Law graduate leading with heart, from student ambassador to advocate
Law graduate Jess Oehm's journey from campus to courtroom began with a legacy of leadership as a Student Ambassador, inspiring other young people through education and a desire to advocate for her community.
Graduate nurse giving back to Western Sydney community
Recent Western Sydney University graduate and nurse, Abbey Horman, always knew she wanted to work in health care.
GO Foundation scholar driven by social justice and empowerment celebrates graduation
Dana Patterson has long held a deep curiosity about the social world and strong ties to her local community, which inspired her passion for social justice from a young age.
Construction graduate born and raised in Western Sydney – now helping build it
As a child, Tayla Chalfa would gaze at high-rise and multi-storey buildings intrigued as to how these towering structures were designed, constructed and managed to stand the test of time.
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ABC RN transcript: Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams discusses higher education sector, student support, and the impact of AI
The following is a transcript of an interview that aired on ABC Radio National Saturday Extra between presenter, Nick Bryant and Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO.
Western Sydney University are the number one Australian solar car team at the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
Western Sydney Solar Car team has crossed the finish line placing preliminarily sixth in the world overall, and the number one Australian team in the world’s most prestigious solar car challenge.
Western Sydney University Statement on Cyber Incidents
Western Sydney University has issued an update to its community following confirmation that previously stolen personal information was published online, including on the dark web.
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