By Denis Kucukovic: It comes as no surprise that the presenting of one’s work to peers of similar academic backgrounds can only foster the growth of both confidence and skill. This is especially true in a university setting. As such, Western Sydney University was...
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A Western Sydney identity
am. Hundreds of students celebrated the university community’s fifth annual Diversity Fest at the Western Sydney University Kingswood Campus. The Student Representation & Participation Unit initiative was created as an opportunity to unite by reflecting, sharing...
Queerness and Religion at UWS: The Interviews
By WSU student What’s your general thought about the queer community and religion? It seems like there is a general push towards atheism. Sol, pansexual, non-binary, Muslim: Yeah there are a lot of people who don’t respect religion and oversimplify it as inherently...
Report from Parramatta Student Campus Council
By Hannah Mograby: The Parramatta SCC has had a really positive year so far. From our first meeting to the most recent one we’ve had, we’ve been discussing things we can do to benefit students on Parramatta campus. Many SCC’s have gone by the “free food” culture for...
Campbelltown Student Campus Council Report
By Jarrod Bradley: Born & raised in the area, Jarrod Bradley is the Campbelltown Student Campus Council Chair for 2015, making sure the students in Campbelltown have their voices heard inside and outside of UWS The CSCC has had a great few months, advocating for...
SRC President’s Report
By Jarrod Bradley: Jarrod Bradley is a third year medical student at UWS, obsessed with students’ rights and fighting for these as your SRC President in 2015… It’s been a tumultuous year for the SRC in 2015. We’ve seen students gain access to Opal Concessions, we’ve...
Celebrating Diversity and Demonstrating Inclusion through the Ally Network
By Dr Tinashe Dune: Imagine the worst thing you have ever done, something you would never tell anyone because you have heard and seen how others with the same secret have been treated, excluded or discriminated against. Think of the way telling some else about that...
A midnight rambling on diversity and education at UWS
By Elizabeth Griffin: Australia is a very diverse country, with people from around the world choosing to live, work or simply visit here. This diversity is well represented by UWS with “more than 100 cultural and ethnic backgrounds” found in the student body according...
UWS Rebranding Controversy
By Beau Dunne: A plan to rebrand the University of Western Sydney is causing controversy among the university’s students and staff after incomplete details were leaked to the public by unknown sources. The university’s new branding is set to be unveiled to the public...
Save the Bird
By Anne Christine: A legacy and a future are at stake. Just post its 25th year, our University stands a distinguished contender among venerable institutions across the country. Accessible, all-inclusive, and accomplished, UWS offers a unique community experience to...
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One drop at a time, one step at a time: Romonda’s three-year journey with Lifeblood
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My Experience as a PASS Mentor and Why Peer Learning Matters
About me Before I start talking about Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), let me introduce myself. My name is Danny, and I am a Master of Research Student, researching diabetes and kidney disease with the School of Medicine, in hopes of revealing biomarkers or...
Day in the life of a science student who knows nothing about science, two years into the degree.
I was feeling okay about chemistry till I got to this sentence in the practical brief. ‘Volumetric analysis determines the number of moles present in an aliquot of an analyte by a stoichiometric reaction’. Cue blinking in disbelief and several Google searches to...
How Faith-Based Student Clubs Enrich University Life
Finding a Sense of Belonging at University Becoming involved in a faith-based student club can offer students a wide range of benefits, and it has allowed me to create a sense of belonging while at university. Before starting my journey at Western, I knew that I...
Taking The World By ‘ONYX STORM’: A Book Review
Onyx Storm’s legacy is as tumultuous as its title. Following the explosive popularity of the series’ first instalment, ‘Fourth Wing’, and its sophomore addition, ‘Iron Flame’, ‘Onyx Storm’ easily became one of the most anticipated book releases of 2025. Despite...







