On September 24th, Western Sydney University came alive with a colourful celebration of cultures during its Diversity Fest. Div Fest brought together students from all corners of the world, showcasing the campus's rich hues of diversity. The festival featured a...
WSU demonstrated its support of the LGBTQI+ community once again by having a float in this year’s Mardi Gras. Toby Hemmings reports on the exhilarating event. On March 3rd, around 80 students, staff members, alumni, friends and family from Western Sydney University...
3:29 AM The full moon hangs low, On the inky black sky, As the world sleeps. Yet only one girl is awake, Tossing and turning in her bed, Wishing she were lying on a meadow, A bed full of grass under her sprawled self, Looking at the moon, Underneath a star bright sky....
Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health issue and you can help prevent the spread of it, writes Phillip Nikolic. By now you should be familiar with antibiotic resistance. At the very least, you would have heard of golden staph, which in layman’s terms is a...
We did the hard yards for you and compiled a list of handy mobile applications to help you cruise through your degree. By saying this, we are not officially endorsing any products. * vUWS mobile app Western Sydney has its own mobile application for students, vUWS,...
Dreaming of doing a placement abroad? WSU student Robert Watkiss made it a reality and interned in Nepal. W’SUP: In a nutshell, what was it like? Robert Watkiss: My experience in Nepal was enlightening. I did struggle to adjust initially, for the first 10 to 15 days,...
Students and staff were asked to leave Bankstown campus yesterday as a power cut shut down the entire campus. Computer systems, landline phones, lighting and pretty much everything else stopped functioning. A fault in the external supply at Bankstown campus caused a...
Content Warning: Discussions of Sexual Assault and Harassment If you experience any distress or wish to seek support please call the new national 24/7 student support line 1800 572 224. At 10am this morning, Universities Australia will release the results of the...
Join Emma as she live blogs about the Student Representative Council’s (SRC) happenings; live from their second meeting of the year. Refresh the page to see the latest updates. 7:01 pm Meeting closed YASS LIZ! Michael moves that the SRC re-acredit to NUS with an...
UPDATE: W’SUP has been contacted by representatives of Nerdfighters, who have indicated that some of the comments recorded in this liveblog. were incorrect. Specifically, they note that they did not receive provost funding in 2016, and have not had funding approved...
If you were at Parramatta today you might have noticed that a magical rainbow crosswalk appeared outside of the bookshop. But what is this sorcery and why is it there? The rainbow appeared on Parramatta Campus today but is scheduled to be removed this afternoon...
Join our representative as she blogs about the Student Representative Council’s (SRC) happenings; live from their first meeting of 2017. Refresh the page to see the latest updates. 7:40 meeting ends! 7:30 Michael moves that the meeting go in camera. I got...
Between balancing coursework, part-time jobs and the transition to adulthood, today’s students are increasingly vulnerable to mental health challenges. Studies show Australian university students are experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, with...
In a historic show of unity, Western Sydney University students voted unanimously on August 21, 2025, to pass a pro-Palestine motion demanding the university sever research links with Syqe Medical, lift the suspensions of student protesters, halt staff job cuts, and...
What could possibly be worse than a father eating his son because he’s deformed? Well, you’re about to find out. This is part two of finding Nemo a therapist (yes, Disney’s Finding Nemo). Why? Because clownfish are slightly traumatising. Click here for part one if you...
“Re-Gen Z Science” is headed by Western Sydney University’s Dr. Mark Jones and School of Science Engagement Officer Loise Graham. With a focus on making science relevant to younger generations in the Hawkesbury, the program covers how science can address some of the...
On May 26, 2025, Teach Us Consent – a movement founded by activist Chanel Contos, advocates to dismantle rape culture, launched the Promoting Consent Initiative. The initiative aims to provide young people with online content communicating the importance of healthy...