"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...
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...
Afghan American musician Qais Essar has turned heads in Australia as he arrived to perform in the country for the first time. The widely respected instrumentalist, composer and producer, is an Afghani traditional music virtuoso. Essar performed to a sold-out crowd...
Hospital visits, unknown illnesses, new entrances and blocked pathways can make parents weary. It is important to parents and carers that their loved one gets the best care. At Westmead Children’s Hospital (WCH) new infrastructure developments aim to offer the best...
Live Nation’s Ones To Watch Showcase hits Parramatta’s Albion Hotel on Thursday 25 August. The showcase is part of the inaugural SOUND WEST festival, a week-long celebration of music and technology, highlighting Western Sydney’s talent. The showcase will see the works...
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...
Tallara Bamblett, player for the Parramatta Eels, has a dream sitting on National Rugby League (NRL) Chief Executive Officer Andrew Abdo’s shoulders. The Telstra NRL Women's Premiership (NRLW) must grow in terms of equality and fair pay so that young women like...
“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...
Australian artists George Gittoes AM and Hellen Rose are navigating landmines and documenting the destruction on the frontline in Ukraine. For more than fifty years, Gittoes has documented the best and worst of the human condition. He is well...
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in one of Australia’s immigration detention centres? The recently published graphic novel ’Still Alive’ is the first of its kind to offer a glimpse into the daily experiences of refugees in detention centres. Graphic...
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 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...
‘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. ...
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...
'Music has no borders, but we definitely try to teach our culture from Japan through our performances’. For shamisen player and singer songwriter Noriko Tadano, the Auburn Cherry Blossom festival is more than entertaining a crowd: it's about cultural exchange. The...