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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Ready Player One is the latest big budget film by producer/director Steven Spielberg. Based on Ernest Cline’s novel, the story is set in the year 2045 and the future is bleak, where people live crowded into trailer homes stacked on top of one another...
Dreaming of doing a placement abroad? WSU student Robert Watkiss made it a reality and interned in Nepal. W’SUP: In a nutshell, what was it like? Robert Watkiss: My experience in Nepal was enlightening. I did struggle to adjust initially, for the first 10 to 15 days,...
You’re starting a fresh year in Western Sydney University and the roundabout you have chosen will give you more than what you asked for. WSU will not be all about academics. You are likely to be overwhelmed (or underwhelmed) by some of the things you will get at...
Brink Productions’ highly anticipated theatrical production of Melina Marchetta’s beloved novel ‘Looking for Alibrandi’, enthralled audiences at the Riverside Theatres from June 11-15, 2025. The most recent adaptation of ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ is the outcome...
Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) 2025 went from May 19th to 27th of May in Everleigh’s iconic Carriageworks, bringing together readers and writers for Australia’s largest annual literary festival. Session topics included AI, queer literature, culture and...
Studying abroad has always been a dream for many young Vietnamese, including myself. It’s a golden opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, to grow into independence, and to embark on a journey to the wider world. When I first arrived in Australia, I struggled...
Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS) held their annual Grand Slam at the Sydney Opera House on the 27th of February 2025, marking Australia’s largest 2025 poetry event. BPS monthly slam winners gain a position in the annual Grand Slam, should they choose to accept....
Skills Developed Through Music A variety of skills are enhanced by engaging with music, particularly when playing an instrument. This goes beyond the ability to make cool sounds or read sheet music, to everyday skills that will undoubtedly help you in academic...