Money is important but so is quality time with your classmates || Credit: Unsplash It’s no surprise that living in Sydney is expensive, and with the cost of living higher than ever, it can be tricky for university students to decide how to allocate their money wisely....
10 crime podcasts to start bingeing right now
(Credit: Magda Ehlers | Pexels) Spring has arrived and it’s the perfect time to get out walking while listening to one of LiSTNR’s gripping crime podcasts. From shocking Australian true crime stories to insights from those on the frontline of criminal...
Finding your leadership potential
Credit: Ann H | Pexels. Contrary to popular belief, leaders are made, not born. In your academic endeavours, leadership may seem far-fetched, but it is attainable. Whether you’re looking to step into the military, sport, government, education, or any organisation –...
Caring for others with empathy
For many of us, we have passing interactions daily, or to get in touch with a friend or loved one, they’re only a few key presses away. Despite this, a simple truth can transform the experiences of the people we interact with and leave a mark on those around us:...
The BTS of a student & business owner
Have you thought about starting up a creative business? Wondering how to get started, and how it would fit in with uni? Vanessa Katakalos, a social science graduate started her own jewellery upcycling business whilst completing her degree. W’SUP Editor, Joshua Thomas...
Adapting to your objectives By Josh Thomas
The five most important skills in life are communicating, making decisions, cooperating, accepting constructive criticism and managing time. Communicating Having soft skills such as being faithful in relationships, and showing empathy when others have problems, allows...
How TikTok works and why you should use it
By Joshua Thomas TikTok accelerates businesses discovering musicians, the music industry creating genuine fans. Driving music discovery there are many features such as filtering views, make another cover from another song, create duet videos, control privacy and...
The innovation of memories
“The best thing about memories is that you can share them,” says Josh Thomas. How does the brain remember information? There is lots of research when looking at the optimum conditions for memory. To be able to remember, it is important to visualise. Visualising is a...
What students want from the Federal Government
The Government needs to help students more, writes Joshua Thomas. The Federal Government needs to develop a budget that’s distributed more fairly and with more consideration for university students causing many class divisions and differences in wealth (L. Velez,...
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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...