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Powerhouse Late: Climate

Powerhouse Late: Climate

The original article was published by the Young and Resilient Research Centre on 9 August 2023. Click here to access. Images from the workshop ‘United Under Common Cause’ where participants were encouraged to create a piece that spoke to ‘what is the future you’re...

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Vaping in young people – Where should we stand?

Vaping in young people – Where should we stand?

Western Sydney University has had a smoke-free campus since 2014, but vaping has still been an issue of misconduct. This confusion is primarily related to the different environments that vaping creates compared to smoking. We can smell smoke and tobacco with...

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Finding your leadership potential

Finding your leadership potential

Credit: Ann H | Pexels. Contrary to popular belief, leaders are made, not born. In your academic endeavours, leadership may seem far-fetched, but it is attainable. Whether you’re looking to step into the military, sport, government, education, or any organisation –...

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Caring for others with empathy

Caring for others with empathy

For many of us, we have passing interactions daily, or to get in touch with a friend or loved one, they’re only a few key presses away. Despite this, a simple truth can transform the experiences of the people we interact with and leave a mark on those around us:...

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Arrest made in relation to Western Sydney University Cyberattack

Former Western Sydney University electrical engineering student Birdie Kingston was arrested on the 25th of June 2025, for hacking Western Sydney University’s digital systems. Kingston, former general officer of the Queer Collective in 2024,  was released on bail on...

Stealing the Show: Behind the Scenes with the WSU Livestock Team

It's 5AM on show day and my alarm is going off. It's cold outside and the sun is yet to rise. I chuck on my clothes and boots, grab my show bag, and head off to the Hawkesbury showgrounds.  This whole process started many months ago at the WSU farm at the Hawkesbury...

Your Career Starts on LinkedIn

Many phrases can strike fear in a university student’s heart.  Exam season, internship application, student fees- the list goes on.  But there is one thing that often tops the list: creating a LinkedIn profile.  Since starting at Western Sydney University in 2023, I...

What It’s Really Like to Study a Master’s at Western

Pursuing a master’s degree is more than ticking off another qualification - it’s a personal and professional turning point. For those considering postgraduate study, especially at Western Sydney University, understanding the student experience can make all the...

Parra Pantry Opens: Here’s how to get your free groceries

For many students, starting a new semester comes with excitement and sometimes stress. Balancing study, work, and daily living can be tough, especially when it comes to groceries. But help is available. As part of Spring Welcome Week 2025, the Western Pantry will...