observatory

WSU is sleeping on its stars

WSU is sleeping on its stars

The observatory contains a 30 year old telescope that was designed at the university, using concave mirrors to reflect the light and show students the celestial bodies they study. The software used to operate the telescope and view the images was designed by a...

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Looking to the stars

Looking to the stars

On May 23, 2018, hundreds of people gathered at three of Western Sydney University’s campuses to help break the world record for the most amount of people stargazing at the same time. Organised by the ABC in partnership with the Australian National University, the...

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W’SUP’s New Perspectives Launch Event: A Photo Essay

The W’SUP community held their first launch for the Spring Magazine Edition named “New Perspectives” on the 23rd of October. This spring edition of the magazine was about reflection, highlighting the importance of understanding and caring for yourself and raising...

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Are you new to Sydney, wanting to explore and seize the summer but on a budget?   Or are you worried about saving up for rent and utilities, while your friends are posting Insta stories with all the summer fun, leaving you with major FOMO?   Don't worry. Here's how...

Western Sydney University Lifeblood Challenge 2024

What began as a small pilot project in 2017 at the Kingswood campus has evolved into a driving force in life-saving initiatives and enhanced community compassion across all Western Sydney University campuses.   Originally a one-woman initiative by then student and now...