This article was originally published on the Made In The West’s website, showcasing the work of Western Sydney University student, Catie Boffa. For more information about the film festival, click here. Made in the West is proud to reveal our fantastic event poster for...
In 1939, my grandmother-to-be was taken to Hang Gee, a not-so-mountainous Hakka settlement of southern Guangdong. It was a world away from the bustle of Hong Kong although it was merely 50 km apart. In Hang Gee, rice was life. People were in tune with seasons –...
In Australia, 1 in 3 people will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. It is something that many people don’t think about, but when you need it, you are thanking those who rolled up their sleeves for you. The staff at Lifeblood Parramatta know Janet...
Name: Bayan Sohailee Age: 23 Studying: Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Social Science/ BALCT Background: Bayan is a refugee, he fled from Iran with his family when he was six years old. He is ethnically Kurdish and follows the religion of Bahai. As...
Nursing students are hoping that the upcoming Federal Election will see major changes implemented within their industry. Many student nurses are in the workforce completing practical components of their degree, but the pressures influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic are...
Unlike other accounts of this type, I won’t start with waking. That would not depict the bone aching exhaustion I ‘start’ my day with. Instead, I’ll begin my story at 8 pm the previous night. 8 pm in my home is the moment I count down to all day: bedtime for the kids....
Paralympics 2020 – A peak into the lives of Two WSU Students post Paralympic Glory Tim Hodge (left) & Gordon Allan (right) Months after the Paralympic Games ended, W’SUP had contacted Tim Hodge and Gordon Allan, two students of WSU who represented Australia at the...
Amelia Caldwell, who will soon join Western as a student, started a business in 2021 based on up-cycling materials. Despite the challenges, the business continues to thrive and hopes to promote environmentally sustainable practices. Compiled by Shayma Abdellatif. ...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jasmine Derbas established a small art business. Jasmine is a fifth-year law and journalism student and works as a student curriculum partner for the Western Sydney University’s 21C Project. For Jasmine, her business is more than...
Sebastian is a WSU student studying a Bachelor of Economics. At 23 years old, he is inspired to educate the university student body on the dangers of microplastics, and the several projects behind further investigating it’s effect on the environment. Interviewed by...
Lily Crozier was born in London to a family of book collectors and quickly followed in their footsteps. Now based in Sydney, she is building her career as a literary influencer and publicist at Penguin Random House Australia. Her debut novel, ‘Vow of Eternal Night’ is...
Earlier in 2025, a constellation of voices created a celebration of respectful relationships, displayed in a walkway at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta South campus. The International Women’s Day Art Installation Project began with a conversation. Ideas rippled...
Statement from 2026 SRC President Bailey Anderson Hello WSU Students! My name is Bailey, and I'm your Student Representative Council President! As a key feature of the transition to the Student Union (SU), it is now a legal requirement that over $4 million dollars of...
Since the Port Arthur massacre of 1996, Australia has maintained stringent firearm regulations, largely preventing mass-casualty attacks. However, the Bondi terrorist attack on 14 December 2025 prompted renewed scrutiny of Australia’s counterterrorism, migration, and...
Arriving after 9 a.m. at Parramatta South can be stressful for many students, but for those who rely on disabled parking, it’s often a race against the clock. According to the Western Sydney University parking team, there are 24 mobility parking bays across...