The COVID-19 pandemic is shaping a “new normal” across the nation. Many Australians are pumping up their energy use because of the amount of time they’re spending at home while they work, study or simply adhere to quarantine restrictions. According to PV Magazine,...
There was one word that always made me nervous during my first year of university, and that word was internship. There were two things I knew about internships: It was the key to getting real-life experience in the industry; And it involved me going into a workplace...
Following the death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protests in the US have sparked a string of protests on our own shores, as the often-overlooked issue of police brutality against Indigenous Australians returns to the forefront. On and off-campus, there are...
For the second time in a year, discussions over disaffiliation from NUS has resurfaced, causing frustration amongst the SRC. In March this year, during the fourth meeting of the Student Representative Council (SRC), a major point of interest was regarding whether...
For some, confidence comes easy. But for others, confidence can be a day to day struggle, as self-doubt, depression and anxiety slowly seep in. We’ve assembled some interesting points to help you understand what self-efficacy, self-confidence, and self-esteem look...
With a little more time to ourselves in quarantine, we’ve been given the chance to reflect on our pre-Covid lives and how we plan to move forward. Have a think: maybe this is the perfect time to make a lifestyle change, big or small! Here are some things you may...
Can human consciousness be encapsulated in a machine? Is it possible to replicate personhood into an inanimate object? The advent of AI in the modern era has further complicated the debate. Samiha Yusuf and Surpiya Mayuri of the Western Association of Computing and...
A wave of surveillance in the wake of coronavirus is forcing students to decide between privacy or their grades with online exams to be monitored with a software called ProctorU. In a time where people want to protect their online privacy and security more than ever –...
Students with parenting and caring responsibilities have always faced a unique set of competing responsibilities. With the relentless demands from study, housework, paid work and extracurriculars, to attending to the time and attention of their children – these are...
We were doing okay for a little bit, until COVID-19 hit and once again I was a single mum doing a university degree, living on benefits. Benefits that could hardly cover the cost of living. When my employer went into self-isolation because of his health, all future...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a common tool for university students and lecturers today. Yet, confusion and limited awareness of what counts as ethical use of AI remains. Academic Integrity teams are working alongside Subject Coordinators, Academic Program...
Want to earn money, build experience, and stay close to your studies? Working on campus might be just the thing – but of course, it’s not always as easy as it sounds. While Western Sydney University offers a variety of on-campus job opportunities, many students face...
On May 30th, 2025, Australian singer Lottie McLeod released her newest album, ‘Bug’, after her father’s nickname for her. McLeod embarked on an Australian tour with musical act LoveLoveLove from the 10th to the 26th of July 2025. McLeod’s father taught her how...
W’SUP News has been closely following news regarding Western Sydney University’s student union that is set to be established in the upcoming months with operations to begin early 2026. We recently asked SRC President Laine Fox for union updates. Laine’s Statement: ...
Former Western Sydney University electrical engineering student Birdie Kingston was arrested on the 25th of June 2025, for hacking Western Sydney University’s digital systems. Kingston, former general officer of the Queer Collective in 2024, was released on bail on...