Research Calendar

Upcoming events at Western Sydney University are listed below.

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• Aug 3
  Free Pop Up

  Weekly free giveaway

  Social events
  Students
  Weekly free giveaway

  During spring semester the Student Events team is running weekly free pop up's! Make sure to check WesternLife each week to see what's popping up on your campus.

  Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +1000
• Aug 9
  A focus on photography, photojournalism and portraiture

  A series of talks and events associated with Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter Exhibition

  academic events; Conferences and seminars; Exhibitions and performances; Social events
  Current Students
  A series of talks and events associated with Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter Exhibition

  Elise Derwin in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  • Date: Tuesday, 9  August
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Location: Lecture Theatre 03, EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus

  Elise Derwin is an award-winning photographer based in Lismore, on Bundjalung country in northern NSW, specialising in documentary and editorial photography. She holds a Bachelor of Design (Photomedia) from Western Sydney University and has extensive experience as a press photographer. Her images have featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Guardian, The Australian, The Telegraph, Herald Sun and The NT News.

  Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University

  Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/elise-derwin-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)

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  Free Professional Photoshoot with Sally Tsoutas and Kyisoe Han

  • Date: Tuesday, 16 August
  • Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Female Orphan School, Building EZ, Parramatta South campus

  Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile? Western Sydney Creative is providing the opportunity for Western Sydney University students to have a free professional photograph taken by Sally Tsoutas and her assistant photographer Kyisoe Han. Spaces are strictly limited so be sure to book in via the link.

  Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/free-professional-photograph-with-sally-tsoutas-and-kyisoe-han(opens in a new window)

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  Matt Dunne in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  • Date: Tuesday, 23 August
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Location: Lecture Theatre 03, EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus

  Matt Dunne is a writer, photographer and publisher. He is a regular contributor to publications such as C4 Journal, Photo Collective and The Heavy Collective. In 2021 he founded Tall Poppy, a photobook publishing company committed to the publishing of quality photobooks by emerging artists. Dunne is an environment and conservation advocate. The Killing Sink is his first monograph. Published by VOID, The Killing Sink is part public grief and part true crime, investigating the killing of Wedge-Tailed Eagles in Victoria.

  Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University

  Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/matt-dunne-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)

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  Slow Shutter: Sally Tsoutas Panel Session

  • Date: Saturday, 27 August
  • Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm - panel discussion, then  4:00pm - 5:00pm - Viewing of exhibition and drinks
  • Location: Conference Room 1 – Whitlam Institute and Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Building EZ, Parramatta South campus

  Join us for a lively afternoon panel discussion on the role photography and photojournalism play in shaping our understanding and experiences of our contemporary world. The discussion will be followed by refreshments and viewing of the exhibition Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter.
  The panel will be  moderated by Margot Dunphy, lecturer and journalism area convenor, Western Sydney University.

  • Sally Tsoutas: is a professional photographer with a career spanning more than 25 years. A photojournalism and portraiture specialist, Toustas has held the role of university photographer at Western Sydney University for 17 years. Her photos have been published widely including Vogue, ABC online The Australian, and The Sydney Morning Herald.

  • Dr David Cubby: is an educator, artist, photographer, and Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University. His research focuses on visuality and its impact on language and thinking. Cubby’s photographic and film works have been exhibited at many international venues, including the Sydney Biennale of Art, and his photographic works are in the collection of the Art Gallery of NSW.

  • Zorica Purlija is a graduate of Western Sydney University, Zorica has spent the last twenty years practicing as a fine art photographer while raising her family. In July 2020, she completed her Masters of Art in photo media, at the UNSW School of Art and Design. Her current practice has been focused around attachments, the psychology and space around our primary relationships and how it impacts our future self. Her art is informed by feminist values and hopes to tap into our universal longings for equality. She continues to exhibit widely, including exhibiting internationally in Manhattan, Zurich, and Venice.

  • Additional speakers TBC

  Link to tickets - https://events.humanitix.com/slow-shutter-sally-tsoutas-panel-session(opens in a new window)

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  Holly Schulte in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  • Date: Tuesday, 6 September
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Location: Lecture Theatre 03, EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus

  Holly Schulte is a photographer, artist, curator, digitisation specialist, museum and collections professional based in Sydney. She is currently Curator Digital Assets with Sydney Living Museum. In her role Holly explores the extraordinary potential of digital imaging technology alongside the enduring appeal of analogue photographic collections. Her fascination for creating is informed by the materials, analogue processes, technologies, and history of photography as well as the natural world and the diverse museums, collections and archives she encounters.

  Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University

  Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/holly-schulte-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)

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  Free Professional Photoshoot with Sally Tsoutas and Kyisoe Han

  • Date: Tuesday, 20 September
  • Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Female Orphan School, Building EZ, Parramatta South campus

  Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile? Western Sydney Creative is providing the opportunity for Western Sydney University students to have a free professional photograph taken by Sally Tsoutas and her assistant photographer Kyisoe Han. Spaces are strictly limited so be sure to book in via the link.

  Link to tickets- https://events.humanitix.com/free-professional-photograph-with-sally-tsoutas-and-kyisoe-han(opens in a new window)

  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000
• Aug 9
  Live Music

  Live Music on campus

  Social events
  Current Students
  Live Music on campus

  The Student Events Team & Brightside Music proudly present to you Live Music that will soothe your soul!! Join us every week at each campus as we showcase the best of the best local talents to bring the beat into your lives! 12-2pm every:

  Monday:

  • Parramatta South Campus, Outside Boiler House &
  • Bankstown Campus, Outside next to Oliver Brown

  Tuesday:

  • Parramatta City Campus, Ground Floor &
  • Liverpool City Campus, Level 1

  Wednesday:

  • Hawkesbury Campus, Building K4 Piccolo Me

  Thursday:

  • Penrith Campus, Building O Food Hub &
  • Campbelltown Campus, Building 2
  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000
• Aug 9
  Online Live Games

  Live Bingo & Trivia

  Social events
  Current Students
  Live Bingo & Trivia

  Need a break from study? Join the Student Events team for some fun games online.

  These games are FREE for current WSU students and there are prizes to win!!!

  The games alternate each week between Bingo and Trivia. Check out  the Western Life calendar and register for the sessions you want to participate in.

  The games are easy and fun and rules are explained at the start of the event.

  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000
• Aug 19
  Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney: Online

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  Training and skill upgrade
  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  It is increasingly acknowledged that publication and re-usability of research data brings great benefits to researchers, institutions, and the scientific community at large. Therefore the management of your valuable research data becomes an important task. In fact, WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers to have a data management plan (DMP) in place at the beginning of their research project.

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success and are interested in research data management services and support available at their institution. We will step you through the process of creating a comprehensive DMP within our Researcher Dashboard, and along the way we will discuss:

  • How to manage research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
  • Approaches to planning, collecting, organising, managing, storing, backing up, preserving, and sharing your data.
  • Services supporting research data at your institution.

  Co-presented by: Library, Intersect, ITDS

  Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +1000
• Aug 19
  MESH social event

  You are invited to a social event hosted by the Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH)

  Social events
  You are invited to a social event hosted by the Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH)

  You are invited to a social event hosted by the Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH)

  • When: Friday, 19 August 2022
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • What: snacks, optional hands-on maths activities, meet other students and have some fun
  • Where: Parramatta South Campus, Rec. Hall (EG.G.04)

  No RSVP needed, just come along!

  Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +1000
• Aug 20
  Out & About: Blue Mountains Scenic World day tour

  Explore the Blue Mountains including Scenic World

  Social events
  Students
  Explore the Blue Mountains including Scenic World

  Blue Mountains Day tour including Scenic World

  • Date: 20 August 2022
  • Cost: $65
  • Departure Time: 8am from Parramatta South Campus shuttle bus stop outside Buildings EA & EB (please arrive no later than 7:40am to check in board and depart on time)
  • Return Time: Return to Parramatta South Campus at approximately 5:30pm

  PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the event does not gain you entry, you will need to purchase a ticket from Onestop: https://onestop.westernsydney.edu.au/onestopweb/BlueMtns

  Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Stretching over one million hectares, the Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands; truly one of Australia’s natural wonders.

  Discover this wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines, pristine bushland and dramatic cliffs. This region is one area which is not to be missed. Breath in the fresh air walking along the National Pass and wonder at the dramatic landscape which shapes Wentworth Falls.

  Explore every vantage point of the world-famous Three Sisters formation. Witness the incredible views over the Jamison Valley escarpment.

  Visit Scenic World where you will have the opportunity and plenty of time to enjoy the rides. You can ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley below or gently ascend on the Cableway taking in panoramic views and ride on the Skyway which glides between cliff tops 270 metres above ancient ravines and the rainforest canopy.

  Walk on the valley floor boardwalk under a canopy of tall tree ferns. Stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation up-close.

  Next we make our way to Govetts Leap Lookout and take in the iconic views. Explore the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre before making our way back into Sydney.

  INCLUSIONS:

  • 1 guide & bus
  • $20 lunch voucher for use at scenic world, Scenic World Unlimited Discover Pass, National Park fees

  HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Guided scenic walk at Wentworth Falls
  • Unlimited rides at Scenic World
  • Echo point lookout
  • Govetts Leap Lookout
  Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +1000
• Aug 20
  Responsible Service of Alcohol Course

  Want to get you RSA Accreditation and get work in the industry? Don't pay big $$$ to do so

  Training and skill upgrade
  Students
  Want to get you RSA Accreditation and get work in the industry? Don't pay big $$$ to do so

  The Responsible Service of Alcohol is a fully accredited unit of competency under the Nationally Recognised Training from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package with the course code SITHFAB002-Provide responsible service of alcohol. This course is also known as RSA this course is delivered by BarMax in a classroom (face to face) at the Mounties Club 254 Humphries Road Mount Pritchard.

  This course will provide eligibility for a NSW Photo Competency Card as issued by L&GNSW

  The classroom format will take 1 day.

  Note: Barmax is not registered with CRICOS and as such unable to conduct training & assessment for students on a student visa (subclass 500) thus are not eligible for enrolment.

  Date: August 20

  Cost: $60

  Time: 9:30am

  Location: Mounties Club, 254 Humphries Road, Mount Pritchard.

  Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +1000
• Aug 23
  Matt Dunne in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  Matt Dunne in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece. Events associated with Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter Exhibition.

  Social events; Training and skill upgrade
  Current Students
  Matt Dunne in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece. Events associated with Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter Exhibition.

  Matt Dunne in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece.

  Matt Dunne is a writer, photographer and publisher. He is a regular contributor to publications such as C4 Journal, Photo Collective and The Heavy Collective. In 2021 he founded Tall Poppy, a photobook publishing company committed to the publishing of quality photobooks by emerging artists. Dunne is an environment and conservation advocate. The Killing Sink is his first monograph. Published by VOID, The Killing Sink is part public grief and part true crime, investigating the killing of Wedge-Tailed Eagles in Victoria.

  Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University

  Presented by Western Sydney Creative in partnership with the School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University

  Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +1000
• Aug 24
  MARCS Conference Series: Ageing

  The MARCS AgeLab invites you to attend and present your research at the MARCS Conference Series 2022: Ageing.

  Conferences and seminars
  The MARCS AgeLab invites you to attend and present your research at the MARCS Conference Series 2022: Ageing.

  The MARCS AgeLab invites you to register your attendance and submit an abstract for the MARCS Conference Series 2022: Ageing.

  Themes for this conference cover multidisciplinary approaches to ageing, including research related to cognition, wellbeing, healthy ageing, dementia, policy and practice, and more.

  The conference will be held on August 24th, at The MARCS Institute, 160 Hawkesbury Rd, Western Sydney University, Westmead Innnovation Quarter (IQ). It will be sponsored by MARCS (registration is free, but essential). Register HERE.

  Come and enjoy a day of learning and explore the new Western Sydney University research hub located at IQ.

  Keynote speakers will be:

  - Professor Muireann Irish. ARC Future Fellow, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience from the School of Psychology and Brain & Mind Centre at the University of Sydney

  - Professor Sharon Naismith. Clinical Neuropsychologist, NHMRC Dementia Leadership Fellow and holds the Leonard P Ullman Chair in Psychology at the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

  We are calling for abstract submissions for symposia, papers, and poster presentations. Please submit your abstract by 15th July, by clicking HERE

  More information regarding the program will be release closer to the date and shared to the contact email provided during registration.

  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000
• Aug 25
  Three Minute Thesis Final

  Join us for the virtual Three Minute Thesis Final on Thursday 25 August at 1.30pm.

  academic events; Conferences and seminars; Exhibitions and performances; Online Events
  All
  Join us for the virtual Three Minute Thesis Final on Thursday 25 August at 1.30pm.

  You are invited to join us for the Three Minute Thesis Final to be held via a live webinar on Thursday 25 August 2022.

  The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) is an annual event held across Australian Universities. This is a research competition where HDR candidates are challenged to present a compelling three minute talk to explain their PhD thesis topic to a broad audience.

  The presentations are pre-recorded. However the judging is live and we invite you to vote for the People’s Choice Award.  The link for the People’s Choice Vote will open during the webinar.

  Date: Thursday 25 August 2022

  Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

  Online: Live webinar https://uws.zoom.us/s/86126208366

  The winner of the 3MT Final will represent Western Sydney University at the 2022 Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT competition.

  Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:30:00 +1000
• Aug 25
  Gender Seminar and White Paper launch

  Seminar by visiting scholar Associate Professor Srila Roy and launch of the Gender equity white paper

  academic events; Conferences and seminars; Social events
  Staff, students, researchers, public
  Seminar by visiting scholar Associate Professor Srila Roy and launch of the Gender equity white paper

  Seminar by visiting scholar Associate Professor Srila Roy on her new book Changing the Subject: Feminist and Queer Politics in Neoliberal India and the launch of our new white paper Gender Equity in the Workplace: Intersectional and Gender and Sexuality Diverse Approaches

  The event will be preceded and followed by time for drinks, snacks and networking.

  Please be sure to register for this event via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexualities-and-genders-research-seminar-white-paper-launch-tickets-399878566557(opens in a new window)

  Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +1000
• Aug 26
  2022 Arts Career Expo: Create Your Future

  The event will help Arts students find the information you need to transfer the skills you’re learning into a successful professional life.

  Conferences and seminars
  Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching) and Bachelor of International Studies students
  The event will help Arts students find the information you need to transfer the skills you’re learning into a successful professional life.

  Welcome to the Arts Career Expo: Create Your Future!

  Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching) and Bachelor of International Studies

  Whether you’re in first year or your final year of study, it’s always the right time to think about your career and future employability. ‘Going professional’ is exciting but there are lots of things to think about in order to be 'career ready'.

  If you’re a Western Sydney University Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching) or Bachelor of International Studies student, the Arts Career Expo will help you find the information you need to transfer the skills you’re learning at university into a successful professional life.

  Co-created by students like you, staff and industry, the expo will give you direct access to WSU academic staff, industry networks, professional organisations, such as TeachNSW, and future employers. By participating in hands-on workshops, presentations, employer stalls, panel discussions, and the all-important industry meet-and-greet, you’ll learn about the diverse range of opportunities available and how you can mobilise your degree and skill set to achieve your professional dreams and ambitions.

  Employers, industry speakers and alumni will share their career journeys, hot tips, and talk about the power and professional value of an Arts degree. Experiential workshops will build on these discussions with a focus on employability, networking and career planning. You’ll also learn how to add job-seeker value to your degree, right now, through internships, volunteering and international opportunities.

  And by attending, you’ll get access to our custom-designed industry showbag full of job-seeker goodies and a free lunch!

  So REGISTER NOW to create your future and unlock your career potential. Because with an Arts degree you can go anywhere and do anything.

  Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +1000
• Aug 26
  The Socials: Scram Escape Room (18 yrs + event)

  The Socials: Scram Escape Room (18 yrs + event)

  Social events
  Current Students
  The Socials: Scram Escape Room (18 yrs + event)

  The last time was a total blast!!! So the Student Events team has set another session at Scram Escape Room for those who missed out!

  Are you ready to escape? Join the Student Events team as we take on Scram Escape rooms at Church Street Parramatta.

  You will be able to choose from 1 of 3 rooms where you will work with your fellow students to find the clues and escape. The activity usually takes 1-1.5hrs to complete. The event will finish with a group dinner at the local Milky Lane restaurant.

  The cost of this event is $30 and includes escape room entry and dinner (burger, fries & soft drink)

  Please note that registering on Western Life does not guarantee your spot. There are limited places in this event - only 24 spots. You must purchase your ticket from Onestop:

  https://onestop.westernsydney.edu.au/onestopweb/SCRAM(opens in a new window)

  Please note: That two of the rooms are 18 yrs +. Attendees will need to bring photo ID on the day of event.

  Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +1000
• Aug 27
  Slow Shutter: Sally Tsoutas Panel Session

  Join us for a lively afternoon panel discussion on photography and photojournalism

  Conferences and seminars
  Current Students
  Join us for a lively afternoon panel discussion on photography and photojournalism

  Join us for a lively afternoon panel discussion on the role photography and photojournalism play in shaping our understanding and experiences of our contemporary world. The discussion will be followed by refreshments and viewing of the exhibition Sally Tsoutas: Slow Shutter.

  Panel moderated by Margot Dunphy, lecturer and journalism area convenor, Western Sydney University.

  • Sally Tsoutas is a professional photographer with a career spanning more than 25 years. A photojournalism and portraiture specialist, Toustas has held the role of university photographer at Western Sydney University for 17 years. Her photos have been published widely including Vogue, ABC online The Australian, and The Sydney Morning Herald.

  • Dr David Cubby is an educator, artist, photographer, and Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University. His research focuses on visuality and its impact on language and thinking. Cubby’s photographic and film works have been exhibited at many international venues, including the Sydney Biennale of Art, and his photographic works are in the collection of the Art Gallery of NSW.

  • Zorica Purlija is a graduate of Western Sydney University, Zorica has spent the last twenty years practicing as a fine art photographer while raising her family. In July 2020, she completed her Masters of Art in photo media, at the UNSW School of Art and Design. Her current practice has been focused around attachments, the psychology and space around our primary relationships and how it impacts our future self. Her art is informed by feminist values and hopes to tap into our universal longings for equality. She continues to exhibit widely, including exhibiting internationally in Manhattan, Zurich, and Venice.

  Please be sure to register for this event via https://events.humanitix.com/slow-shutter-sally-tsoutas-panel-session(opens in a new window)

  Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +1000
• Aug 29
  Pizza Making Masterclass Workshop

  Learn the art how to make the perfect dough, create and eat your own wood fired pizza

  Social events
  Learn the art how to make the perfect dough, create and eat your own wood fired pizza

  Pizza Making Workshop

  • When: Monday, 29 August 2022
  • Where: Cucina 105, 105 Moore Street, Liverpool, NSW  2170
  • Time: 6:30pm for a 7pm start - 10pm
  • Cost: $30

  What's included:

  • Learn the art how to make the perfect dough
  • create and eat your own wood fired pizza
  • There will also be Finger food and soft drinks included for you to enjoy as part of the package.

  Hurry buy your tickets now spots are limited

  Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +1000
• Sep 1
  MCRN Webinar: Knowledge gains for pelvic pains – exploring the role of pain education for people with persistent pelvic pain

  The Menstrual Cycle Research Network is pleased to announce its inaugural webinar.

  academic events; Conferences and seminars
  The Menstrual Cycle Research Network is pleased to announce its inaugural webinar.

  The Menstrual Cycle Research Network is pleased to announce its inaugural webinar.

  Millie Mardon, a PhD Candidate from UniSA will be presenting her research on persistent pelvic pain. Persistent pelvic pain (PPP) is complex. Pain science education aims to unravel this complexity by providing information about ‘how pain works’, including explanations about the biological, psychological, and social contributors to pain, and how these factors can be modified to reduce pain and increase well-being. The role of pain science education for PPP remains in its infancy. Millie will present the results of some of her PhD research that investigates the most important pain science concepts for females with PPP and how this influences pain management. Millie will discuss how pain science education appears to play an important role in the management of PPP and may provide a framework for integrating pain science education into the clinical management of PPP to improve patient outcomes.

  Amelia Mardon
  PhD Candidate @University of South Australia
  Amelia (Millie) Mardon is a third-year PhD candidate at the University of South Australia. Her research focuses on investigating the role of pain science education and self-management strategies for females with persistent pelvic pain. Prior to undertaking her PhD, Millie completed a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours). Millie now has first-author publications in field-leading journals including JAMA, BJOG, and The Journal of Pain. Through her research, she hopes to better the knowledge of those with persistent pelvic pain about their pain and thus improve pain management outcomes.

  Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +1000
• Sep 1
  Social Justice Network: Ambassador of Ukraine Q&A

  A special Q&A event with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia

  academic events; Conferences and seminars
  A special Q&A event with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia

  Our university is proud to be part of a diverse multicultural community, serving the Western Sydney region and the world. The University unreservedly condemns the unprovoked attack against Ukraine by Russia, and stands firmly with the people of Ukraine. We are delighted to invite the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Mr. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, for a Q&A session that will focus on the current state of Ukraine and provide attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and hear from the Ambassador.

  RSVP attendance: by 6.00pm, Wednesday 31 August

  Register: https://westernsydney.edu.au/form/SJN_rsvp_q_and_a_event/_nocache(opens in a new window)

  Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +1000
• Sep 3
  Out & About: Harbour Bridge Climb

  Absorb a 360-degree panorama of Sydney as you journey to the summit on the original Bridge Climb experience.

  Social events
  Students
  Absorb a 360-degree panorama of Sydney as you journey to the summit on the original Bridge Climb experience.

  SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE CLIMB

  • DATE: Saturday, 3 September 2022
  • COST: $100 per person
  • Bridge climb Group time slots
    • 11:15am (up to 14 people)
    • 11:25am (up to 14 people)
    • 11:35am (up to 14 people)

  What’s Included:

  • The BridgeClimb experience
  • A group photograph
  • BridgeClimb cap
  • A certificate of achievement.

  Absorb a 360-degree panorama of Sydney as you journey to the summit on the original Bridge Climb experience. Latching on in the Climb Base, you will walk on catwalks below the road-deck surrounded by the hum and buzz of Sydney’s traffic. With the summit in your sight, your journey continues along the Bridge’s outer arch on the Opera House side until you hit peak. This breath-taking experience is not one to miss.

  PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN WAY TO THIS LOCATION AND PICK UP IS NOT INCLUDED.

  • Please bring student ID.
  • Please read the following information regarding your suitability to BridgeClimb.
  • Please do not Buy a ticket for this trip without reading this information first.

  IS A FEAR OF HEIGHTS HOLDING YOU BACK? BridgeClimb leaders are well-trained in helping you face your fears https://www.bridgeclimb.com/face-your-fear/(opens in a new window).

  Read more information here: https://www.bridgeclimb.com/things-you-need-to-know-to-climb/(opens in a new window).

  Here are health & safety FAQs and the pre-Climb checklist below for you:

  • Click her for FAQS(opens in a new window)
  • Click Here for Pre-Climb Checklist(opens in a new window)

  Safety is, and always will be, our number one priority for all Climbers. Please note that you must have a blood-alcohol reading below 0.05 to climb (the same as if you are driving). All climbers will be tested prior to going on the bridge for alcohol so please ensure this is the case to avoid disappointment. If you are over this limit, you will be unable to climb the bridge unfortunately.

  All of the climbers will be required to complete this declaration form(opens in a new window) prior and you will need to bring it with you on the day.

  Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:45:00 +1000
• Sep 6
  Holly Schulte in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  Holly Schulte in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  Conferences and seminars
  Current Students
  Holly Schulte in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  Holly Schulte in conversation with Dr Enrico Scotece

  Holly Schulte is a photographer, artist, curator, digitisation specialist, museum and collections professional based in Sydney. She is currently Curator Digital Assets with Sydney Living Museum. In her role Holly explores the extraordinary potential of digital imaging technology alongside the enduring appeal of analogue photographic collections. Her fascination for creating is informed by the materials, analogue processes, technologies, and history of photography as well as the natural world and the diverse museums, collections and archives she encounters.

  Dr Enrico Scotece, lecturer photomedia and photojournalism, Western Sydney University

  Link to tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/holly-schulte-in-conversation-with-dr-enrico-scotece(opens in a new window)

  Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +1000
• Sep 7
  Indigenous Professoriate Lecture series

  Recognising the colonial past in order to reconcile educational futures by Professor Susan Page, Director of Indigenous Learning and Teaching.

  Conferences and seminars
  Recognising the colonial past in order to reconcile educational futures by Professor Susan Page, Director of Indigenous Learning and Teaching.

  As the Black Lives Matter movement gathered global momentum in 2020, the words ‘I can’t breathe’ became a recurring refrain; forever linked to the African American man whose life was extinguished by police on a US city street. The then Prime Minister, Scott Morrison expressed relief that such things did not happen in Australia. Few recall the same words uttered years earlier, in 2015, by an Aboriginal man in a police cell in Sydney, as his life too was violently terminated. Yet, more than thirty years ago, the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody made sweeping recommendations for change which should have prevented that death and the almost 500 deaths that have occurred since.

  Amongst a plethora of recommendations, the Royal Commission directed at the judicial and custodial institutions, were a small cluster of instructions relevant to higher education and the professionals that universities educate. What the commission findings made abundantly clear was that modern Australia is inextricably tied to its colonial past in ways that are not necessarily evident to the majority of non-Indigenous Australians.

  Esteemed Aboriginal poet and activist Oodgeroo Noonuccal notes “let no-one say the past is dead, the past is within us” (Noonuccal 1976: 94), however the past is not a single entity, equally understood as a universal truth. The need for a ‘truth-telling commission’ which emerged from national Indigenous dialogues preceding the Uluru Statement from the Heart, suggest that there remains much to reconcile in national account of historical truth. Similarly, there remains widespread Indigenous silences in our disciplinary curricula. This disciplinary ‘ignorance’ might be explained as gaps in knowledge or, as a more systematic unknowing designed to reproduce racial oppression.

  In this presentation I examine the colonial pasts of our universities to illuminate some of the blind spots which impede educational reconciliation.

  Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +1000
• Sep 8
  Intersect Online Training: Learn to Program: R

  Learn about the fundamental concepts in programming using R and apply them to analyse a sample research dataset.

  Training and skill upgrade; Online Events
  Learn about the fundamental concepts in programming using R and apply them to analyse a sample research dataset.

  Important:

  This course takes place over 2 days. The dates and times are as follows:

  • Day 1: Thursday, September 8 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM AEST
  • Day 2: Friday, September 9 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM AEST

  R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. It has an excellent ecosystem including the powerful RStudio development environment and the Shiny web application framework.

  But getting started with R can be challenging, particularly if you’ve never programmed before. That’s where this introductory course comes in.

  We teach using RStudio, which allows program code, results, visualisations and documentation to be blended seamlessly.

  Join us for a live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation.

  You'll learn:

  • Introduction to the RStudio interface for programming
  • Basic syntax and data types in R
  • How to load external data into R
  • Creating functions (FUNCTIONS)
  • Repeating actions and analysing multiple data sets (LOOPS)
  • Making choices (IF STATEMENTS – CONDITIONALS)
  • Ways to visualise data in R

  Prerequisites:

  No prior experience with programming needed to attend this course.

  We strongly recommend attending the Start Coding without Hesitation: Programming Languages Showdown and Thinking like a computer: The Fundamentals of Programming webinars. Recordings of previously delivered webinars can be found here.

  Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +1000
• Sep 9
  The Socials: Go Karting @ Ultimate Karting Sydney

  The Socials: Go Karting @ Ultimate Karting Sydney

  Social events
  Current Students
  The Socials: Go Karting @ Ultimate Karting Sydney

  Ready, Set, Go!!!

  Attention all you thrill seekers with the need for speed! The Student Events Team has organised a racing session at Ultimate Karting Sydney for Friday, 9th September 6pm.

  There are limited spots to this event so avoid missing out by purchasing your tickets at Onestop:

  https://onestop.westernsydney.edu.au/onestopweb/GoKart(opens in a new window)

  Tickets are $50 for currently enrolled WSU students.

  For this event you will receive the following:

  • Licence incl personal balaclava
  • 1x 5 minute qualifying session
  • 1x 15 lap heat session
  • 1x 20 lap final race session
  • Reserved seating on the viewing deck
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd medal presentation
  • Light dinner meal is provided (burger, sides & drinks)

  Please Note: Attendees to event must be at least 140 cm tall & weight no more than 120 kgs

  Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +1000
• Sep 14
  Intersect Online Training: Beyond Basics: Conditionals and Visualisation in Excel

  This course explores functional syntax and statistical charts in Excel.

  Training and skill upgrade; Online Events
  This course explores functional syntax and statistical charts in Excel.

  After cleaning your database, you may need to apply some conditional analysis to glean greater insights from your data. You may also want to enhance your charts for inclusion into a manuscript, thesis or report by adding some statistical elements. This course will cover conditional syntax, nested functions, statistical charting and outlier identification. Armed with the tips and tricks from our introductory Excel for Researchers course, you will be able to tap into even more of Excel’s diverse functionality and apply it to your research project.

  You'll learn:

  • Cell syntax and conditional formatting
  • IF functions
  • Pivot Table summaries
  • Nesting multiple AND/IF/OR calculations
  • Combining nested calculations with conditional formatting to bring out important elements of the dataset
  • MINIFS function
  • Box plot creation and outlier identification
  • Trendline and error bar chart enhancements

  Prerequisites:

  Familiarity with the content of Excel for Researchers, specifically:

  the general Office/Excel interface (menus, ribbons/toolbars, etc.)

  workbooks and worksheets

  absolute and relative references, e.g. $A$1, A1.

  simple ranges, e.g. A1:B5

  Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +1000
• Sep 20
  Free Professional Photoshoot with Sally Tsoutas and Kyisoe Han

  Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile?

  Social events
  Current Students
  Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile?

  Ever needed a professional head shot/ portrait for work or your LinkedIn profile?

  Western Sydney Creative is providing the opportunity for Western Sydney University students to have a free professional photograph taken by Sally Tsoutas and her assistant photographer Kyisoe Han.

  Spaces are strictly limited, so please be sure to book via - https://events.humanitix.com/free-professional-photograph-with-sally-tsoutas-and-kyisoe-han(opens in a new window)

  Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +1000
• Sep 21
  Research Hour

  Informal session for researchers to connect with research support staff from ITDS/Library/Research Services/Intersect; share ideas and ask questions.

  academic events; Online Events
  All Western Sydney University researchers
  Informal session for researchers to connect with research support staff from ITDS/Library/Research Services/Intersect; share ideas and ask questions.

  Researchers from across Western are invited to join us for ‘Research Hour’; hosted by ITDS, Research Services, Intersect and the Library. If you have any questions about any aspect of your research project, plans, or implementation then Research Hour is the place for you. We have a range of experts on hand from across the University to discuss any queries you might have, help you problem solve, or point you to resources and services that could be of benefit to you as you carry out your research. No question is too big or too small – we want to hear from you, and to make sure you have all the support you need to carry out your research successfully. Bring your lunch and drop in, stay for 6 or 60 mins! Research Hour is open to Western Sydney University researchers from any discipline and at any level of their career.... everyone is welcome. This is a participatory discussion session, not a presentation – bring your questions and come along prepared to engage.

  Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +1000
• Sep 23
  Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney: Online

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  Training and skill upgrade
  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  It is increasingly acknowledged that publication and re-usability of research data brings great benefits to researchers, institutions, and the scientific community at large. Therefore the management of your valuable research data becomes an important task. In fact, WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers to have a data management plan (DMP) in place at the beginning of their research project.

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success and are interested in research data management services and support available at their institution. We will step you through the process of creating a comprehensive DMP within our Researcher Dashboard, and along the way we will discuss:

  • How to manage research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
  • Approaches to planning, collecting, organising, managing, storing, backing up, preserving, and sharing your data.
  • Services supporting research data at your institution.

  Co-presented by: Library, Intersect, ITDS

  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +1000
• Sep 29
  Intersect Online Training: Getting started with NVivo for Mac

  Learn the fundamentals of NVivo including importing data, creating nodes and producing basic visualisations.

  Training and skill upgrade; Online Events
  Learn the fundamentals of NVivo including importing data, creating nodes and producing basic visualisations.

  In order to participate in this course, you must be able to access NVivo. For Western Sydney University researchers, please contact eResearch Analyst Jeff Wang (Jeff.Wang@westernsydney.edu.au) for help on installing NVivo on your computer. This course is taught using NVivo for Mac users and is NOT suitable for NVivo for Windows users.

  Why do this course?

  Does your research see you working through unstructured and non-numerical data? With the ability to collect, store and analyse different data types all in the one location makes, it’s easy to see why NVivo is becoming the tool of choice for many researchers.

  NVivo allows researchers to simply organise and manage data from a variety of sources including surveys, interviews, articles, video, email, social media and web content, PDFs and images. Coding your data allows you to discover trends and compares themes as they emerge across different sources and data types. Using NVivo memos and visualisations combined with the ability to integrate with popular bibliographic tools you can get your research ready for publication sooner.

  You'll learn:

  • Create and organise a qualitative research project in NVivo
  • Import a range of data sources using NVivo’s integrated tools
  • Code and classify your data
  • Format your data to take advantage of NVivo’s auto-coding ability
  • Use NVivo to discover new themes and trends in research
  • Visualise relationships and trends in your data

  Prerequisites:

  In order to participate, attendees must have a licensed copy of NVivo installed on their computer. Speak to your local university IT or Research Office for assistance in obtaining a license and installing the software.

  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +1000
• Oct 1
  Smart Phone Photography Workshop at The Rocks Sydney

  Love selfies? Or want to learn to take quality photos on your smartphone?? Then this is for you.

  Social events; Training and skill upgrade
  Love selfies? Or want to learn to take quality photos on your smartphone?? Then this is for you.

  Smart Phone Photography Workshop at The Rocks Sydney

  Love selfies? Or want to learn to take quality photos on your smartphone??

  Then this workshop is for you join us on a inspiring learning adventure on a photo walk in the historic Rocks area.

  Explore the technical capabilities of your iPhone or Android. You will also learn to effectively edit on your mobile.

  Unleash your creativity through various micro challenges in travel photography (portrait, architecture, cityscape, nature, close ups, abstracts.

  Your photo tutor Alfonso Calero will guide you every step of the way.

  • When: Saturday, 1 October 2022
  • Where: The Rocks Sydney - starting at the Cnr Mill Lane & Kendall Ln, The Rocks and walking around to take photos of the stunning Rocks area and its great views of the Harbour.
  • Cost: $15

  There will be two session of 10 people per session.

  Workshop Session Times are:

  • 10:30am
  • 2:00pm

  You will need to make your own way there and bring your own smartphone to workshop.

  The University will continue to keep the latest government and health advice and University Policies in mind when planning each event. We are strictly adhering to guidelines for our activities.

  • You have academic reasons such as an exam, graduation, or practical requirement, you must provide official correspondence/documents,
  • There are other extenuating circumstances not listed above, this will be escalated to the Events coordinator for review/approval.
  • We cannot provide a refund for “change of mind” or “Working requirements” as other students miss out on the opportunity to purchase tickets at the time of release due to high demand of these events.
  Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +1000
• Oct 8
  The Socials: Heartbreak Ridge Paintball

  The Socials: Heartbreak Ridge Paintball

  Social events
  Current Students
  The Socials: Heartbreak Ridge Paintball

  BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!

  It's time for the ultimate rush! Join the Student Events Team for a fun day out at Heartbreak Ridge Paintball Centre.

  The day will begin with a safety briefing from the staff at 9am, so you will need to get to the venue by 8:30am.

  You will then get suited up and then spend 3-4 hours in your teams performing missions and making new friends.

  The session will end with a team lunch where you can enjoy some pizza on us whilst you talk to your new mates about the battles and fun you just had.

  Please note that registering on Western Life does not secure your place in this event. You will need to purchase a ticket at Onestop: https://onestop.westernsydney.edu.au/onestopweb/Heartbreak(opens in a new window)

  The cost of this event is $50 which will include equipment hire (helmet & paintball gun), 1000 shots and lunch.

  Please Note: overalls are not 'essential equipment'. The Centre advises participants wear comfortable enclosed shoes, a long sleeve top and long jeans / trousers. Tracksuit pants / Cargo style shorts (down to the knee) are ideal. Paintball splats will not stain your clothes and will wash out with a normal machine wash cycle.

  Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:30:00 +1100
• Oct 19
  Research Hour

  Informal session for researchers to connect with research support staff from ITDS/Library/Research Services/Intersect; share ideas and ask questions.

  academic events; Online Events
  All Western Sydney University researchers
  Informal session for researchers to connect with research support staff from ITDS/Library/Research Services/Intersect; share ideas and ask questions.

  Researchers from across Western are invited to join us for ‘Research Hour’; hosted by ITDS, Research Services, Intersect and the Library. If you have any questions about any aspect of your research project, plans, or implementation then Research Hour is the place for you. We have a range of experts on hand from across the University to discuss any queries you might have, help you problem solve, or point you to resources and services that could be of benefit to you as you carry out your research. No question is too big or too small – we want to hear from you, and to make sure you have all the support you need to carry out your research successfully. Bring your lunch and drop in, stay for 6 or 60 mins! Research Hour is open to Western Sydney University researchers from any discipline and at any level of their career.... everyone is welcome. This is a participatory discussion session, not a presentation – bring your questions and come along prepared to engage.

  Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +1100
• Oct 20
  The Socials: Comedy night @ Bonkerz Comedy Club, Agincourt Hotel (18 yrs + event)

  The Socials: Comedy night @ Bonkerz Comedy Club, Agincourt Hotel (18 yrs + event)

  Social events
  Current Students
  The Socials: Comedy night @ Bonkerz Comedy Club, Agincourt Hotel (18 yrs + event)

  Brighten up your life with laughter.

  Join the Student Events Team for a night out at Agincourt Hotel Comedy Club. This social outing will get the endorphins running as the best local comedians present a 90 min show (Artist to be announced closer to date).

  Enjoy the show with a nice meal which is also included in the package. The evening will start with a social meet up at Agincourt Hotel around 6:30 pm to get to know your fellow attendees. The show will begin at 7:30pm.

  Please Note: This is an 18 + event and photo ID's will be required to be presented at the event.

  The cost of this event is $25 and tickets must be purchased via Onestop: https://onestop.westernsydney.edu.au/onestopweb/Bonkerz(opens in a new window)

  Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1100
• Oct 21
  Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney: Online

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  Training and skill upgrade
  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  It is increasingly acknowledged that publication and re-usability of research data brings great benefits to researchers, institutions, and the scientific community at large. Therefore the management of your valuable research data becomes an important task. In fact, WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers to have a data management plan (DMP) in place at the beginning of their research project.

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success and are interested in research data management services and support available at their institution. We will step you through the process of creating a comprehensive DMP within our Researcher Dashboard, and along the way we will discuss:

  • How to manage research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
  • Approaches to planning, collecting, organising, managing, storing, backing up, preserving, and sharing your data.
  • Services supporting research data at your institution.

  Co-presented by: Library, Intersect, ITDS

  Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +1100
• Oct 26
  Coffee Making Workshop & Dinner

  Love Coffee & Burgers? Get the best of both. Learn to make different types of coffees and the art and Techniques involved by 3 professional Baristas

  Social events; Training and skill upgrade
  Love Coffee & Burgers? Get the best of both. Learn to make different types of coffees and the art and Techniques involved by 3 professional Baristas

  Coffee Making Workshop & Dinner

  Love Coffee & Burgers?? Get the best of both worlds. Learn to make different types of coffees and the art and techniques involved by 3 professional Baristas. All while enjoying dinner and a relaxed learning atmosphere.

  • When: Wednesday, 26 October 2022
  • Where: Cucina 105, 105 Moore Street, Liverpool, NSW  2170
  • Time: 6:30pm for a 7pm start - 10pm
  • Cost: $45

  Whats included:

  • Learn to make barista quality coffee
  • 3 Baristas to show you how to make coffee
  • 3 Coffee machines for you to learn and try make great coffees
  • Learn to make patterns on your Latte, flat white and piccolos
  • Diner - Select a Burger when you buy your ticket from Onestop (comes with Fries and drink)

  Hurry buy your tickets spots are limited

  
  Burger Options

  • The Academia: Char Grilled Angus Patty, Spanish onion, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato & chipotle BBQ sauce on Milk bun with side serve of fries.
  • The Protege: Southern Fried Chicken, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato & Spanish Onion on Milk bun with side serve of fries.
  • Veggie Burger: Vegan patty, vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato & beetroot with Pesto oil on a gluten free brioche bun with side serve of fries.
  Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +1100
• Nov 16
  Research Hour

  Informal session for researchers to connect with research support staff from ITDS/Library/Research Services/Intersect; share ideas and ask questions.

  academic events; Online Events
  All Western Sydney University researchers
  Informal session for researchers to connect with research support staff from ITDS/Library/Research Services/Intersect; share ideas and ask questions.

  Researchers from across Western are invited to join us for ‘Research Hour’; hosted by ITDS, Research Services, Intersect and the Library. If you have any questions about any aspect of your research project, plans, or implementation then Research Hour is the place for you. We have a range of experts on hand from across the University to discuss any queries you might have, help you problem solve, or point you to resources and services that could be of benefit to you as you carry out your research. No question is too big or too small – we want to hear from you, and to make sure you have all the support you need to carry out your research successfully. Bring your lunch and drop in, stay for 6 or 60 mins! Research Hour is open to Western Sydney University researchers from any discipline and at any level of their career.... everyone is welcome. This is a participatory discussion session, not a presentation – bring your questions and come along prepared to engage.

  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +1100
• Nov 18
  Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney: Online

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  Training and skill upgrade
  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success.

  It is increasingly acknowledged that publication and re-usability of research data brings great benefits to researchers, institutions, and the scientific community at large. Therefore the management of your valuable research data becomes an important task. In fact, WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers to have a data management plan (DMP) in place at the beginning of their research project.

  This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how research data management can support project success and are interested in research data management services and support available at their institution. We will step you through the process of creating a comprehensive DMP within our Researcher Dashboard, and along the way we will discuss:

  • How to manage research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
  • Approaches to planning, collecting, organising, managing, storing, backing up, preserving, and sharing your data.
  • Services supporting research data at your institution.

  Co-presented by: Library, Intersect, ITDS

  Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +1100
• Dec 8
  University's Excellence Awards

  Celebrating the achievements of our staff and students.

  academic events; Conferences and seminars; Meetings
  Staff and Students
  Celebrating the achievements of our staff and students.

  University Awards Ceremony, bringing together staff and students to celebrate their achievements.

  Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +1100