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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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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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Penguin Fantasy Fest Comes to Sydney

  July 2025 saw Penguin’s ‘Fantasy Fest’ arrive in Australian cities, readers enjoying exclusive previews of upcoming fantasy novel releases and extensive author panel discussions.  In 2023, Penguin Random House Australia, one of Australia’s ‘big five’ publishing...

Diversity Fest in Jeopardy: An Absent Crowd, but a Present Message

  Diversity Fest was once the booming heart of Western Sydney University’s social life. This year, the campus was silent, with attendees few and far between. This begs the question: Has Diversity Fest lost its spark or has a shift occurred with how students...

Rise of Australian Romantasy: Keshe Chow

  ‘Romantasy’ is a hybrid genre of fiction rising in global popularity. When it comes to combining fantasy with romance, Australian authors are no exception.  Read more about Australian authors at the 2025 Sydney Writers’ Festival romantasy session here.  ...

Can We Really Change the Campus, One Tree at a Time?

We live in a world where sustainability is spoken about in lofty ideals and grand campaigns. Social media tells us to “save the planet” while news headlines scream about extinction, climate crises, and urban heat. It can feel overwhelming. As students, it’s easy to...