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 22

Penrith Observatory Public Astronomy Night
Cassini's Last Hurrah - the Grand Finale at Saturn with Professor Fred Watson.
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.
Aug 10

Sydney Science Festival 2017 - Sustainable Engineering; A Solar Car’s Journey
Our Engineers and Solar Car Team members will introduce you to the Western Sydney University Solar Car Project.

News All News

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.
14th July 2017

Platform co-ops offer urban communities a bigger say in their lives

Digital platform companies regulate our likes, updates, schedules, locations, photos, jobs and trips. In the “world of the platform”, the power and control of these proprietary systems commodify our habits, attitudes and movements.