Self-education has been a trend in books, podcasts, reality television, and social media for a long time, and is only growing - for university students, navigating the transition between high school and adult life can be overwhelming, to say the least, with no clear...
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Creating a culture of safety around sexual harm at Western
TW: This report contains content about sexual harm that some readers may find distressing. You can find support services and resources below. When a US-based documentary called The Hunting Ground was released in 2015, highlighting issues around sexual assault on...
How to manage your money: A guide for uni students
Money is important but so is quality time with your classmates || Credit: Unsplash It’s no surprise that living in Sydney is expensive, and with the cost of living higher than ever, it can be tricky for university students to decide how to allocate their money wisely....
Tips on overcoming academic disenchantment
University giving you burnout? You aren’t alone || Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash Are you ever at home writing an essay on a topic you couldn’t care less about and think … “Maybe I’m not cut out for University”? You aren’t alone. According to the Australian...
SRC President wants guns on campus: what do students think?
March For Our Lives protest (2018) || Photo by Alex Radelich on Unsplash The plague of gun violence afflicts the United States daily, with the most recent example claiming four lives. On August 26th, a man from Jacksonville, Florida, shot and killed three people and...
The cost-of-living crisis and how it’s affecting uni students beyond finances
Trigger warning: This article contains mention of suicide statistics. Many uni students who have weathered and beaten the two-and-a-half-year COVID blues now face an equally hard struggle in 2023 that leaves dwindling sums in their bank accounts. This new challenge...
SRC initiative addresses sexual violence on campus
Author: Bowen Fucile | Edited by Samanda Mularachchi (Credit: Bowen) In an era where safety on campus is of paramount concern, the Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken a bold stance to recognise the prevalence of sexual violence on campus, with a focus on...
The Art of Woman, Life and Freedom
Where are you? | Credit: Simin Keramati. In late June, the Student Representative Council (SRC) issued a statement titled: SRC Calls on Western Sydney University to Pressure the Federal Government to Place Further Sanctions on the Iranian Government and Officials. As...
Statue of former SRC president proposed, students say: “I don’t know who that is.”
DISCLAIMER: The motion proposed by the Student Representative mentioned below is true. However, the following content is entirely fictional and exaggerated for comedic effect. Enjoy the humorous nature of the article and understand that any resemblance to real...
Diversity Fest 2023: What you need to know about diversity at Western Sydney University.
Caption: Holi Festival (Pixabay) Have you ever wanted to know more about our diverse Western Sydney University (WSU) community? This September, Diversity Fest takes stage, uniting students to celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of students at Western Sydney...
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2025 Student Election Live Updates
22nd September 2025: On Monday, the 15th of September 2025, Western’s student elections opened for the positions on the Board of Trustees (BoT), Student Representative Council (SRC) and the National Union of Students (NUS). Each enrolled Western student received an...
Is Blacktown becoming the Cultural Heart of Western Sydney?
You may have heard of the Bankstown Poetry Slam, the Ramadan Nights Lakemba markets, and even the upcoming Powerhouse Parramatta Museum. It is becoming increasingly clear that with the creative industries, Greater Western Sydney is a force to be reckoned with. ...
Lottie McLeod LoveLoveLoved her Time on Tour
After the release of her newest album ‘Bug’ at the end of May, Australian singer songwriter Lottie McLeod toured the nation with LoveLoveLove from the 10th to the 26th of July 2025. You can read about ‘Bug’ here. ‘LoveBug’ was “Unreal” says McLeod After she...
Business Priorities or Academic Values? An Analysis of University Governance
The new parliament has readopted a Senate investigation into the nature of governance at Australian Universities. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) supported the action, which is generally regarded as an essential first step in addressing what many...
Why Student Clubs are Critical for Mental Health
Between balancing coursework, part-time jobs and the transition to adulthood, today’s students are increasingly vulnerable to mental health challenges. Studies show Australian university students are experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, with...










