In Australia, 1 in 3 people will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. It is something that many people don’t think about, but when you need it, you are thanking those who rolled up their sleeves for you. The staff at Lifeblood Parramatta know Janet...
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Humans of WSU – Meet Bayan Sohailee
Name: Bayan Sohailee Age: 23 Studying: Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Social Science/ BALCT Background: Bayan is a refugee, he fled from Iran with his family when he was six years old. He is ethnically Kurdish and follows the religion of Bahai. As...
Election: Nursing students call for more support
Nursing students are hoping that the upcoming Federal Election will see major changes implemented within their industry. Many student nurses are in the workforce completing practical components of their degree, but the pressures influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic are...
My day as a student parent
Unlike other accounts of this type, I won’t start with waking. That would not depict the bone aching exhaustion I ‘start’ my day with. Instead, I’ll begin my story at 8 pm the previous night. 8 pm in my home is the moment I count down to all day: bedtime for the kids....
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Expanding my cultural horizons in Japan
(Credit: Simran Prasad) Earlier this July, I participated in the Venture Makers Global Exchange held in Kansai, Japan’s innovation capital. The program saw students from universities across Japan, Canada, the UK, India, and Australia collaborate on tackling real-life...
Go Global: My South Korean Odyssey
Written by Richard Xu | Edited by Luci Kugathasan Introduction On March 1st, 2024, I attended Go Global’s South Korea study tour at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, an institution that prides itself in advancing scholarship and peace. The trip provided me with insight...
Street Library Launch
Written by Lidya Rivai | Edited by Luci Kugathasan Whether you live in suburbia, near a CBD, or you’re just out for a stroll, you’re bound to spot one of these little street libraries, housed in a cosy nook of your neighbourhood. (Two members of Book...
Blak, Loud and Proud at Parramatta South Campus
The theme for NAIDOC Week 2024 was Blak, Loud and Proud: Keep the Fire Burning. At Western Sydney University’s (WSU) Parramatta South Campus the Yarramundi Lectures explored the importance of the Indigenous community at Western Sydney University (WSU). The Yarramundi...
Penrith: The new Op Shop Destination
As the cost-of-living skyrockets, thrifting is becoming a necessity, and Penrith is becoming a hub for op shoppers. Penrith’s High Street is home to a plethora of op shops including, but not limited to; Anglicare, Red Cross, Vinnies, Salvos, Cancer Wellness Support,...