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Reimagining a hub of learning for today and tomorrow
The Whitlam Library at Parramatta South Campus is being reimagined as a mini‑city of learning, a vibrant, welcoming hub where people, ideas and knowledge come together.
Designed for the way our students study, research, create and collaborate, the refurbished Library will bring spaces, services and physical and digital collections into one intuitive, inclusive environment that supports flexible, connected and future‑focused learning.
More than a place to access information, the Whitlam Library will be a shared cultural and knowledge discovery centre that builds connection, confidence and digital capability, and prepares our community for the future of learning.
What the upgrade will deliver
A place to belong
A welcoming, easy‑to‑navigate library where everyone feels safe, supported and confident. Clear wayfinding, a central welcome point and visible support will improve the arrival experience, while natural light, greenery and calm spaces will support wellbeing alongside areas for connection and collaboration.
Learning that’s connected
Purpose‑built spaces will support different ways of learning — from quiet, focused study to group work, online learning and HDR research. Learning support will be visible and embedded, with central service points, drop‑in help and technology‑enabled spaces that build confidence in digital and hybrid learning.
Future‑ready spaces
Flexible, technology‑enabled infrastructure will allow the Library to adapt as learning needs change. Smart rooms, recording spaces and adaptable layouts will support new ways of studying, creating and sharing knowledge, now and into the future.
Project Timeline
2025 - Project commencement
2026 - Design completion and construction commencement
2027 - Construction completion and reopening
What's changing
The transformation reimagines the Library’s internal spaces as a welcoming, flexible and connected environment—supporting how our community learns today and adapting for the future.
The reimagined Library will offer:
- A clear, intuitive arrival experience with visible support and wayfinding
- Purpose‑built spaces for quiet study, collaboration, online learning and research
- Embedded learning and digital support that is easy to find and use
- Flexible, technology‑enabled infrastructure that can adapt over time
- Spaces that support wellbeing, connection and belonging
The Whitlam Library Transformation is about more than upgrading a building. It will transform how our community learns, connects and creates — supporting flexible learning, digital capability, wellbeing and future ready skills in a contemporary, inclusive environment.
Acknowledgement of Country
With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands in Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
