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...
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...
It's 5AM on show day and my alarm is going off. It's cold outside and the sun is yet to rise. I chuck on my clothes and boots, grab my show bag, and head off to the Hawkesbury showgrounds. This whole process started many months ago at the WSU farm at the Hawkesbury...
Many phrases can strike fear in a university student’s heart. Exam season, internship application, student fees- the list goes on. But there is one thing that often tops the list: creating a LinkedIn profile. Since starting at Western Sydney University in 2023, I...
Pursuing a master’s degree is more than ticking off another qualification - it’s a personal and professional turning point. For those considering postgraduate study, especially at Western Sydney University, understanding the student experience can make all the...