Events and social activities for International students

Western Sydney University hosts events and activities for international students throughout the year.

Upcoming events

Western Sydney International supports a number of events held throughout the year for international students. Check back here for updates. See below for events we've held in recent times.

Postgraduate student events

Sydney Graduate School of Management (SGSM) hosts an array of recreational and cultural events for their students throughout the year. Check out the upcoming schedule of events and activities that SGSM have planned just for you! Come and join the fun!

Recent events

These are some events we've held in recent times.

  • Luna Park Social Event
  • NSW Police Force Beach Soccer tournament
  • NSW Police Force Cricket tournament
  • Sydney Lord Mayor welcome event

University-wide events

Western Sydney University coordinates a wide range of activities and events for all Western Sydney University students. Give yourself the opportunity to meet other Western Sydney University students through clubs, sports and social activities.

Being an international student in a new country can bring a lot of challenges such as homesickness and social isolation. Whilst these feelings are somewhat expected, we understand how these might affect your wellbeing and even academic performance.

There are many platforms for you to connect with other students and people in the community. Find your way to meet new friends and enrich your experience here as an international student!

WesternLife

Connect with other students at Western Sydney University virtually and in person through WESTERNLife. Learn new things, connect with new friends, and engage with events or discussions that interest you.

From joining Clubs to Volunteering; playing in Sports to attending exciting Events; your Wellbeing to seeking Help; we are here to build your community and make your student experience the greatest it can be.

Joining is free with just a click of a button.

MATES

MATES is a peer mentoring program for commencing and first year students.

MATES provides you with an opportunity to connect with other new students and mentors in later years of study. To help you develop social networks and skills to help you settle into life at university. MATES meetings take place face to face on campus and online via Zoom.  Register to Join MATES here.

English Conversation Groups

English Conversation Groups (ECG) are run by trained student volunteers in a fun and friendly environment.

ECG aims to assist international students and local students from a non-English speaking background to develop:

  • confidence in English conversation
  • a friendship network and cross-cultural understanding
  • knowledge of Australian slang and presentation skills
  • a greater understanding of the University

The program consists of five, weekly, one-hour sessions during Autumn and Spring sessions.

Register here Email any queries to ecg@westernsydney.edu.au

Talk Campus

TalkCampus is a free app where you can talk anonymously with other students about anything - fellow students from universities and colleges around the world who understand all the highs and lows of student life. It’s a safe and supportive environment, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Talk campus is available in 25 different languages .

Western Sydney University Village activities

If you will be living on campus, you'll soon learn that student living is more than four walls and a bed.  Western Sydney University Village has an exciting calendar of events that will focus on helping you live, learn and grow.  Check out the Village website (opens in a new window)  for information about village life on your campus.