Have you ever thought about how much paper you use taking notes and studying at uni? Despite living in the digital age, many students still use sheets of paper or paper notebooks instead of taking notes on laptops, while others print a copy of each lecture slide. It...
Students and staff were asked to leave Bankstown campus yesterday as a power cut shut down the entire campus. Computer systems, landline phones, lighting and pretty much everything else stopped functioning. A fault in the external supply at Bankstown campus caused a...
Story By Michael Wright Western Sydney Uni has today announced they will commence development on a new campus in the Bankstown CBD. Vice Chancellor and President, Prof. Barney Glover announced the development to over 100 students and staff at the existing Bankstown...
1. Organisation is your friend. There is nothing worse than attending class on a Thursday, only to discover that the weekend you had planned with Netflix and Doritos would now be interrupted with two assignments and a quiz all due by Monday. Don’t rely on your memory...
University can be stressful for so many students, especially with the never-ending assignments. University can also be a curveball for First Years who are most likely fresh out of high school. While some students can manage their university, work, and social lives...
Blue and black pens: Because apparently sparkly pink ink isn’t good enough for academics. 2B pencil and eraser: You never know when they are going to sneak in a shifty shade the circle multiple choice section. A clear water bottle: No coloured plastic or writing on...
Are student services at risk at Western Sydney University? The answer to that question rather depends on whom you ask. If you were to ask Western Sydney University directly, the answer would be a strong negative. Consulting the University’s most recent Strategic...
Nicole Gismondo Photography supplied by the Whitlam Institute. If you’ve never ventured as far as the river on Parramatta South Campus, chances are you’ve never heard of the Whitlam Institute. Situated in the historic Female Orphan School, the institute houses the...
Harley Bowd What are we getting and do we want it? Western Sydney University has recently made several claims regarding their free digital textbook program for new students. This program is a replacement for the popular electronic device program, which original saw...
Join Emma as she live blogs about the Student Representative Council’s (SRC) happenings; live from their second meeting of the year. Refresh the page to see the latest updates. 7:01 pm Meeting closed YASS LIZ! Michael moves that the SRC re-acredit to NUS with an...
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...
As a writer, and definitely NOT a Mathematician, I freak out when I just get close to numbers. It takes me back to school days when I used to have a meltdown over equations and shapes. I still don’t know why I needed to prove how something was a triangle, to be...
If you're a Western Sydney Uni student, the Sydney Film Festival want you to watch more movies! Use the code WUSC25SFF to redeem free tickets to selected sessions at this year's film festival, including daytime, weekday tickets to some of the most popular screenings...