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October 3, 2023

Humans of WSU: Diversity Fest Edition

Julia Bell interviews our students for Diversity Fest about what diversity at WSU means to them. ...
By Julia Bell Read more
September 24, 2023

Relax, you’re not the next Magnus Carlson: The rise of chess and the battle of egos

From Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ to Chess.com ratings – let’s hear from Maya Salim about battling ego on the board. ...
By Maya Salim Read more
September 5, 2023

SRC President wants guns on campus: what do students think?

Ruby Ritchie covers the controversial SRC motion on introducing guns to campus headed by the SRC president Daniel Bonatti. ...
By Ruby Ritchie Read more
August 26, 2023

Expanding my cultural horizons in Japan

Simran Prasad joined Venture Makers Global Exchange in Japan, collaborating on innovation and entrepreneurship, developing "Connect" app, enhancing sk...
By Simran Prasad Read more
August 24, 2023

The cost-of-living crisis and how it’s affecting uni students beyond finances

Natasa Aster-Stater reports on the cost-of-living crisis and its effects on student wellbeing....
By Natasa Aster-Stater Read more
August 24, 2023

SRC initiative addresses sexual violence on campus

In an era where safety on campus is of paramount concern, the Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken a bold stance to recognise the prevalence...
By Bowen Fucile Read more 
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 Free to participate and open to young Australians aged 14 to 24, Solve for Tomorrow is calling on students to use their creative, critical thinking, collaborative and communication skills to create tech solutions that address the social issues they are most passionate about.

 

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When: Applications are open until the 4th of January 2024

Where: Online Event

Price: FREE

How: more information here 

 

[Image courtesy of Samsung News, 2023].


































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With the environment, equality, and mental health ranking as the three most important issues today by young Australians[2], Solve for Tomorrow provides individuals with an opportunity to bring their ideas to life in a meaningful way that drives impact.

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[Image courtesy of Samsung News, 2023].


































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