W’SUP News is Western Sydney University’s student publication run by the Student Publications Committee. The Committee publishes digital, print and social media content.

Submissions

Do you have an article, podcast, video, creative writing piece, review, quiz, photo, or anything else you think would be great for W’SUP News? No matter what you are studying, your background or experience level, this is your chance to connect, create, and get published with Western’s student journalism team.

Simply email your stories, content ideas, and pitches to wsup@westernsydney.edu.au.

Submission Guidelines 
    • Western Sydney University student, staff, and alumni submissions are welcome. External submissions may be considered.
    • We accept written content, audio visual material, videos, photography, artistic and creative works, and podcasts.
    • We accept both pitches for development and completed content.
    • Pitches may be assigned to a student editor for development. The editor will assist with tone, length, format, angle, sources and proof reading.
    • The Student Publications Committee reserve the right to edit work, not to publish or remove content from publication channels without notice.
    • Work must be original, ethical and, adhere to copyright and legislative requirements.
    • All work must meet quality and accessibility standards. This includes clear audible, high-resolution images, and correct spelling, grammar and punctuation before publication.
    • Please flag photography and videography format requirements so the Student Publications Committee can support publication on the correct channels.
How to make a submission:

Simply email your, stories, content ideas, and pitches to wsup@westernsydney.edu.au
For any other inquiries, please email the Publication and Student Representative Officer Ellie at e.winter@westernsydney.edu.au

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