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...
Academic superheroes march at Mardi Gras
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
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....
The life and death issue of superbugs
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...
Study hacks: Mobile apps to help you study
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,...
Student placements abroad – my experience in Nepal
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,...
Bankstown, we have a problem! Power blackout shuts down campus
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...
Respect Now Always briefing: live blog
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...
Live from SRC meeting #2
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...
Live: Student Clubs Advisory Group
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...
Rainbows on Campus?
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...
Reporting live from the SRC meeting
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...
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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...