Ziggy the Therapy Dog~ A Lifeline for RMIT University Students
Are you an international student adjusting to life away from home? Feeling overwhelmed by university pressures or missing the comfort of familiar faces? You’re not alone, and at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Melbourne, a very special...
The De-extinction of Dire Wolves
A breakthrough that looked more fiction than science stunned the world on October 1st 2024, when Colossal Biosciences created and birthed three Dire Wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Kahleesi. In a world first, scientists used gene editing to alter the genome of a...
“Breathing Life into Abstract Thoughts”: A Poetic Faith
Poetry is an art form long used to tell stories and express emotions. But how can we share our beliefs and values through poetry? Rachel Huckel is a published Christian poet who has shared how she uses poetry to express her religious values. ‘I often struggle to...
A Trumpian Australia: the Invasion of US Politics || An Opinion Piece
Ever since the 20th of January 2025 when Trump reclaimed power as the 47th President of the United States, the world has been on the edge of their seat. It is easy to see why, due to the multitude of controversial actions and implementations that have occurred since...
The University partners with Syqe Medical – the company “pleased” to collaborate with the Israeli Defence Force
On the 26th of March 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, the WSU 4 Palestine Collective protested Western Sydney University’s ties with Sqye Medical after an announcement was made about its agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in the Australian...
Artist Spotlight: Yousif Nafea
Yousif Nafea is an artist studying at Western’s Nirimba campus. Fulfilling his dream, Nafea depicts stories of hope and humanity through his drawings. Overcoming the challenges of life as a refugee, he seeks to inspire other young artists similarly...
UniClinic Services Spotlight: Podiatry, Chinese Medicine and Speech Pathology
(Western’s UniClinic building at Campbelltown campus. Photo credit: Jessica Cortis, 2017. UniClinic comes to the rescue of elderly patients. Western Sydney University's UniClinic offers a range of therapeutic health services to the general public at reduced...
The Designer Behind W’SUP’s Wall Planner: An Interview with Sofia Tripodi
(Graphic designer Sofia Tripodi who created W’SUP’s 2025 wall planner. Photo credit: Sofia Tripodi, 2025) Wall planners are essential for students, helping them stay on top of everything from mid-semester breaks and assessments to census dates, STUVAC and...
‘We Deserve to Feel Safe’, Queer Collective Responds to Vandalism in University
In August 2024, Western Sydney University students grew increasingly concerned about repeated incidents of vandalism causing disturbances in Hawkesbury and Campbelltown campuses’ Queer Rooms. The Queer Collective maintains a Queer Room on every campus, providing a...
Inside The Academy: Western Sydney University’s High Achievers’ Program
What Is The Academy? The Academy is a co-curricular group at Western Sydney University for high-achieving students. It encourages academic excellence, personal and professional development, community participation and more. To members, The Academy offers...
The Red-Carpet Experience at Made in the West
(Cinema screen at Made in the West before the films began. Photo by Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2024) On November 30th, 2024, Made in the West Film Festival invited W’SUP to an exclusive red-carpet event celebrating the outstanding work of filmmakers from Western...
Palestine campaign victory: USYD students stop Bezalel exchange program
On the 12th of February 2025, USYD (The University of Sydney) announced via their media that they will not be renewing their exchange program with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design – an Israeli art school deeply complicit in genocide and apartheid. An email sent...
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Between Dreams and Struggles: The Challenges Faced by International Students – An Essay
For many of us at Western Sydney University who packed our entire lives into suitcases, said goodbye to our loved ones and moved to a foreign country, the feeling of confusion is quite normal. One day you are sleeping in your family home, and the next, you’re catching...
WSU Sacking 400 Staff: Stop the Cuts!
On the 16th of April 2025, Julie Hare reported in the Australian Financial Review that Western Sydney University is planning to cut 400 staff to stave off a projected $80 million deficit. In response, student advocates formed the ‘Stop WSU Cuts’ group on the...
“LIFE DOESN’T GIVE YOU A RUBRIC:” RACHEL MORLEY AND THE LEGO EFFECT
For more than fifteen years teaching full-time at Western Sydney University, Dr Rachel Morley is more than just an award-winning academic in communications and creative industries - she’s been a catalyst for curiosity, courage, and creativity. In her classroom,...
Bachelor of Sacrifice: Navigating Work Life Balance
There are 168 hours in a week. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australians spend an average of 10 hours and 35 minutes a day on necessary things like sleeping, eating, personal care, health, and hygiene. That’s 74 hours a week. An average of 3...
CURIOUS ABOUT CURIOUSLY WEST FILM CLUB? SO ARE WE!
Check out Curiously West Film Club, a creative lab for film lovers, cofounded by Western Sydney University staff and alumnus Addy Fong and Diego Murillo. All you need is curiosity! What’s special about filmmaking workshops at CWFC? Unlike other film screening clubs...