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Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge

Below are seven images I have taken right around Australia. For each image, there are three keywords associated to them. Can you match up from the given list of possible keywords? Hint: A keyword may apply to multiple images and not all keywords are needed. Keywords:...

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A letter to a “President”

A letter to a “President”

 "The following open letter shares opinions that may or may not be shared by the Publications Committee, publisher of W'SUP. We do hope that the social, industrial, economic and political crisis comes to a harmonious resolution for the people and the natural...

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Adapting to your objectives By Josh Thomas

The five most important skills in life are communicating, making decisions, cooperating, accepting constructive criticism and managing time. Communicating Having soft skills such as being faithful in relationships, and showing empathy when others have problems, allows...

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Hackathon 2022

Hackathon 2022

In July this year, LEAD students joined the wider student community at LEAD’s inaugural Social Impact Hackathon. In a collaboration between the Western Sydney University’s LEAD Program and The Big Issue, students were asked to come together and create an additional...

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The innovation of memories

The innovation of memories

“The best thing about memories is that you can share them,” says Josh Thomas. How does the brain remember information? There is lots of research when looking at the optimum conditions for memory. To be able to remember, it is important to visualise. Visualising is a...

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Want to Stay in Australia After Graduation? Read This First! 

It’s the final year of uni, and while assignments and exams loom large, for many international students, an even bigger question hovers in the background: “Can I stay in Australia after I graduate?”  If you’ve ever Googled visa types or relied on a friend’s...

5 Quick Tips to Boost your Mid-Year Reset!

(Caption: Notebook with article title and permanent marker. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025)       The mid-year is a great time to pause, breathe, and refresh your organisational systems. It’s the sweet spot to set yourself up for a Spring...

Highlight of The Hawkesbury

For Western Sydney University students, the 9th-11th May 2025 was filled with cows, science, and more cows at the Hawkesbury Agricultural Show. Known as the place where the country meets the city, it’s the second biggest agricultural show after the Sydney Royal Easter...

How to Work Where you Study!

Ever thought about getting a job on campus but didn’t know where to begin?  I’ve been there too.   After working in two different roles at Western Sydney University, I’ve picked up some valuable insights into the perks and challenges of on-campus jobs. In this...

Protest to Power: How Students Sparked a National Revolution

August 5th 2024 marks a historical turning point for Bangladesh, an event that revolutionised the political landscape and gave a new voice to the country’s citizens. Earning a second victory over the fascist regime, which had been ruling for 16 years.   What Caused...