Dear all WSU’s dog lovers: if you missed the previous Dog Café sessions held last month- fear not, they are coming back this September! The Dog Café program was founded and organised by researchers from the School of Health Science at Western Sydney University. They...
The new African-Australian Youth Collective at Western aims to connect those who love and live African culture. When Adjoa Assan was in her first year at WSU and studying a Bachelor of International Studies/Laws, she was offered the opportunity to travel to South...
The WSU student representative council will discuss disaffiliating from the student representative peak body, the National Union of Students (NUS), at a special meeting tonight. The meeting comes following the surprise resignation of SRC President Naomi Hastings last...
Today's leaders are advocating for change by aspiring to be the difference they want to see in the world. By sharing voices of conviction, it is possible for all of us to make an impact on greater society. We own that title as "the future". A total number of 185...
They say that curiosity killed the cat, but Kumi Taguchi’s inquisitive nature has helped to establish her prestige in the media industry for over 20 years. “I see myself as a storyteller," Taguchi said today during a guest lecture at Western Sydney University, to an...
Becoming a university student can be an incredibly stressful transition in a young person’s life, most will even have an experience with a mental illness during their studies. “When you look at the range of mental health distress in university aged students, its...
Packing it up - 3:00pm I think I've got to head. I was meant to be in class like 5 minutes ago. But! This has been a really interesting event! Until the next liveblog, signing off. OrgSync, social life, improving communication - 2:57pm We're now on to the banality and...
The Student Representative Council at Western Sydney University provides students with an opportunity to participate in a leadership role within the university. SRC members are elected by the student body and are in a privileged position to represent students. Story...
Time to take the skeletons out of your closet for a spooktacular Halloween at one of these freaky events. October has become the month for all things spooky and groovy, providing a legit excuse for wearing scary-looking costumes, and decorating your home with...
The novelist Emily Brontë identified, in her delightful book Wuthering Heights, what she called the strange effect of “custom” and how it can “mould our tastes and ideas.” This strange effect that the 19th century author recognised – being custom – is a principle that...
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...
For many students, starting a new semester comes with excitement and sometimes stress. Balancing study, work, and daily living can be tough, especially when it comes to groceries. But help is available. As part of Spring Welcome Week 2025, the Western Pantry will...
It’s the final year of uni, and while assignments and exams loom large, for many international students, an even bigger question hovers in the background: “Can I stay in Australia after I graduate?” If you’ve ever Googled visa types or relied on a friend’s...
(Caption: Notebook with article title and permanent marker. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025) The mid-year is a great time to pause, breathe, and refresh your organisational systems. It’s the sweet spot to set yourself up for a Spring...
For Western Sydney University students, the 9th-11th May 2025 was filled with cows, science, and more cows at the Hawkesbury Agricultural Show. Known as the place where the country meets the city, it’s the second biggest agricultural show after the Sydney Royal Easter...