Garage sale trail (October 20 - 21) Throughout the weekend, Parramatta will be hosting a garage sale trail, the largest garage sale event throughout the city. Sellers are encourage to register their location to be part of the trail and shoppers will be given map...
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What’s on at Western Sydney Uni (and nearby)
Western Penrith observatory is hosting an astronomy night (25 August) This is part of the Sydney science festival. Register now for the event on ‘Gravity’ 7pm-9pm. Book ahead to avoid disappointment for events each month. See more info Free food: soup kitchen (Every...
WSU solar car team wins American solar challenge
Travelling over 2735 km on open road, Western Sydney University has won the solar car endurance tour in America. Story by Abigail Nash. It is a proud moment for all Western Sydney University students as our university wins an international solar challenge. Science,...
Looking to the stars
On May 23, 2018, hundreds of people gathered at three of Western Sydney University’s campuses to help break the world record for the most amount of people stargazing at the same time. Organised by the ABC in partnership with the Australian National University, the...
Thou shall not plagiarise
You may have noticed tips and quotes related to academic integrity appear online and on digital screens around campus earlier this month. “There was lots of engagement on Twitter and Facebook,” said Natalie McLaughlin, communications coordinator at WSU. The month of...
Food assistance for students in Western Sydney
Do you need food? Are you hungry? Don’t be embarrassed – help is out there and it’s easy to access. On campus services Free campus breakfasts happen on every campus. Check the Campus Life webpage for dates and locations. Check for upcoming events on all campuses for a...
Study hacks: Websites to help you study
We wanted to help our students to get a list of the ten websites that can help in their study. We do not endorse any of these websites, but we think these will help study better. Western Sydney University The University website has everything you need to know about...
The Tertiary Blood Challenge: Time to roll up your sleeves
From now until 3 June 2018 your university needs you to donate blood in the Tertiary Blood Challenge. The challenge is a social responsibility initiative where universities and TAFEs around Australia are competing to donate the most amount of blood. Western Sydney...
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,...
Update on Parramatta Student Campus Council
The Parramatta Student Campus Council (SCC) is a diverse group of actively engaged students who study at Parramatta South or City campus. We are all about making your experience here the best it can be. We want to hear what you love, like or loathe about Parramatta...
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‘We Deserve to Feel Safe’, Queer Collective Responds to Vandalism in University
In August 2024, Western Sydney University students grew increasingly concerned about repeated incidents of vandalism causing disturbances in Hawkesbury and Campbelltown campuses’ Queer Rooms. The Queer Collective maintains a Queer Room on every campus, providing a...
Inside The Academy: Western Sydney University’s High Achievers’ Program
What Is The Academy? The Academy is a co-curricular group at Western Sydney University for high-achieving students. It encourages academic excellence, personal and professional development, community participation and more. To members, The Academy offers...
The Red-Carpet Experience at Made in the West
(Cinema screen at Made in the West before the films began. Photo by Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2024) On November 30th, 2024, Made in the West Film Festival invited W’SUP to an exclusive red-carpet event celebrating the outstanding work of filmmakers from Western...
Palestine campaign victory: USYD students stop Bezalel exchange program
On the 12th of February 2025, USYD (The University of Sydney) announced via their media that they will not be renewing their exchange program with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design – an Israeli art school deeply complicit in genocide and apartheid. An email sent...
Zines and Music: How They Fused in an Inspiring Workshop
(Featured image for Zine Workshop Retrospective, created by Satya Patel, 2025) On December 14th, 2024, the School of Zines hosted a vibrant zine workshop infused with the spirit of music. Zines have surged in popularity over the past few years, like a phoenix...









