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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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...
P’s Get Degrees
Yes, we all want distinctions and make the Dean’s Merit List. We all want to be top of the class. But sometimes, cruising in the middle is the best you can do. And just because you’re not top of the class, it doesn't mean you’ve failed. Besides, I know significantly...
How many attempts did you take to pass your IELTS or PTE test?
“Your Pearson Test of English (PTE) result is available!” The text arrived at 11:34 AM on a scorching Tuesday in mid-December 2024. My heart sank as I opened it. I had secured an overall score of 77. While that might sound decent, I needed a minimum of 80 in each...
Made In the West Film Festival: The Online Movie Marathon Experience
Part One: ‘Places Please!’ by Paul Rye. Viewers were welcomed to the first short film of the night: ‘Places, Please!’, which delved into the chaotic world of production behind the stage, centring on the life of stage manager, Keith. Audiences experienced Keith’s...
“The lights danced to my music”: Student Composer Bailey Pickles Speaks About Big Dreams
Bailey Pickles, aged 20, is studying the University of Sydney’s ‘Composition for Creative Industries’ at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. “This is the perfect course for me,” Pickles said. “It’s been a fantastic experience because I’m surrounded by so many...







