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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A Call for Justice, Respect and Change: Alleged Police Brutality at Western Sydney University Pro-Palestine Demonstration with Tenesha Kumar
Author: Tenesha Kumar (Edited by Eugenia Kourkoutas) Foreword by W’SUP Editorial Team: The W’SUP team has always been dedicated to recognising the voices, ideas and experiences of the Western student population and the Western community overall. In continuing...
W’SUP’s New Perspectives Launch Event: A Photo Essay
The W’SUP community held their first launch for the Spring Magazine Edition named “New Perspectives” on the 23rd of October. This spring edition of the magazine was about reflection, highlighting the importance of understanding and caring for yourself and raising...
How to Enjoy Sydney Summers as a Student Without Breaking the Bank
Are you new to Sydney, wanting to explore and seize the summer but on a budget? Or are you worried about saving up for rent and utilities, while your friends are posting Insta stories with all the summer fun, leaving you with major FOMO? Don't worry. Here's how...
Western Sydney University Lifeblood Challenge 2024
What began as a small pilot project in 2017 at the Kingswood campus has evolved into a driving force in life-saving initiatives and enhanced community compassion across all Western Sydney University campuses. Originally a one-woman initiative by then student and now...
Lydia Feng Encapsulates the Integrity of Journalism at WSU Guest Lecture
At Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus, ABC Journalist Lydia Feng captured the minds of students in her Q&A guest lecture, outlining the passion and initiative of what it takes to become a journalist within the modern world. Within her lecture...