Research Success

ARC Future Fellowship Award

Dr Scott Johnson receives over $900K in research funding.

Research Unlimited

New research findings

Australian trees unable to store as much carbon as previously thought.

Multi-million dollar research grant

Almost $3 million awarded

The MARCS Institute joins a consortium to develop treatment options for sleep apnoea sufferers.

Event Calendar All News

Jul 27

Development Opportunity for New Sessional Academic Staff
Oriention for new sessional staff to learning and teaching at Western.
Jul 27

ICS Seminar Series
What Do Historical Ideas About Human Induced Climate Change Tell Us About the Present and Future?
Aug 8

Humanitarian and Development Reserach Initiative (HADRI); Panel Discussion
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Aug 8

25 Year Construction Management Celebration
Join us to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of our Construction & Building degrees.
Aug 10

Sydney Science Festival 2017 - Lifestyle, Health and Aging
The principal role we as individuals play in helping our body maintain its healthy status.

News All News

24th July 2017

Stunning photographic exhibition a window on medical research

As part of a series of Science Week activities, Western Sydney University will host the first Sydney showing of the Stem Cell Stories photography exhibition.
19th July 2017

Survey finds Western Sydney economic boom set to continue

An analysis of economic activity across Western Sydney has found local businesses have exceeded profit targets and consistently hired more staff.
19th July 2017

Top secret Solar Car under wraps at Western Sydney University

Excitement is building for the Western Sydney University Solar Car Project. The team has released a teaser trailer video for its sleek, new solar-powered vehicle that will compete in the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in October.
18th July 2017

Study points to acupuncture to reduce period pain

A study conducted by researchers from Western Sydney University and the University of Auckland has shown that acupuncture treatment significantly reduces period pain intensity, duration and symptoms over time.
14th July 2017

Blaming migrants won’t solve Western Sydney’s growing pains

Western Sydney is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia. It’s also one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse, as a key arrival point for refugees and new migrants when they first settle in Australia.