By Christopher Kelly: During a collaborative workshop held at Western’s 1 Parramatta Square campus, a handful of academics, community workers and youth discussed the issues of youth unemployment following a brief outline of research findings conducted by the...
By Christopher Kelly: Higher Degree Research (HDR) students at Western Sydney University’s School of Science and Health are facing tighter Research Training Scheme (RTS) budgets this year following a higher influx of Masters of Research (MRes) students for 2017. MRes...
By Christopher Kelly: Left to right, Dr. Francine Garlin, School Manager, School of Business Warren Day, and Professor Sara Denize Three academic staff members of Western Sydney University’s new School of Business campus in Parramatta CBD have shared an in-depth look...
By Christopher Kelly: The fear of being banished from families and friends is forcing Nepal’s growing LGBT community to seek solace in online communication, mainly through Facebook and dating apps under ‘secret’ names. Speaking from his office in Kathmandu, Nepal,...
Short story by Christopher Kelly: The Richmond via Parramatta express was 37 seconds late on its schedule, as usual. And confined within the insidiously spacious tube were people, decidedly unfazed by the idea that this Monday morning screams De Ja Vu. Some slumped...
(Featured image for Zine Workshop Retrospective, created by Satya Patel, 2025) On December 14th, 2024, the School of Zines hosted a vibrant zine workshop infused with the spirit of music. Zines have surged in popularity over the past few years, like a phoenix...
(Student reading book while listening to music on headphones. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025) Before we get started, this article is brought to you by Jenita Kingston, President of ‘Wusic’, Western’s music club, as she shares her personal picks and...
The wait is over. The Parramatta Light Rail project has debuted, connecting Westmead to Carlingford. Trams just 9 minutes apart can now take you from Parramatta Square straight to Western’s Parramatta South campus. The Yallamundi light rail stop is just a...
In honour of International Women’s Day, Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) Fairfield presented ‘Khair’, a dazzling show written, choreographed and performed by an all- women ensemble. Showtimes included Friday 7th March at 8:30pm, and Saturday 8th March at 2:30pm...
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about this chronic and often debilitating condition. One in seven women have Endometriosis. I am one in seven. Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that impacts women’s...