WORLD-LEADING

Research Week

WSU’s annual showcase of research making a difference to the region and to the world.

Research Success

ARC Future Fellowship Award

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

Multi-million dollar research grant

Almost $3 million awarded

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

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Oct 23

Research Week 2017
Research Week celebrates research at Western Sydney University - Individual events will be entered separately, see web below for further information.
Oct 23

What's up with those cages near the Hawkesbury Campus?
All about the EucFACE Experiment in Research Week...
Oct 23

Flowering Plants, Us And The Environment
Could you imagine a world without flowers?
Oct 24

2017 Research Impact Competition
The DVC REDI invites you to attend the 2017 Research Impact Competition.
Oct 26

Short Introduction to Stata and Basic Analysis
Short Introduction to Stata and Basic Analysis

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19th October 2017

Impactful research recognised at Western Sydney University

The Research Impact Competition provides the perfect opportunity to showcase high-quality projects making a difference to the community and nation alike.
17th October 2017

Celebrating world-leading research at Western Sydney University

Research Week will celebrate research at Western Sydney University, with this year’s activities focused on how the University’s research is making an impact across the areas of environmental sustainability, education, health and wellbeing, and urban living and society.
12th October 2017

Health Check: does drinking alcohol kill the germs it comes into contact with?

Alcohol is a well-known disinfectant and some have speculated it may be useful for treating gut infections. Could alcohol be a useful agent to treat tummy bugs and throat infections?
3rd October 2017

I’ve always wondered: Why don’t hippos get cholera?

Why don’t hippopotamuses get cholera? Why are some animals resistant to waterborne disease? – Phil Morey The short answer is that cholera has evolved to infect humans, not hippos.
3rd October 2017

Why the empty seats? Study to investigate fan experiences in stadiums

Sporting fans are invited to participate in the Western Sydney University study, to share their own experiences in relation to buying tickets and travelling to the major venues.