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Western Sydney University receives landmark $7.9 million philanthropic gift from Harvey Norman to launch leadership academy, empowering young women in Western Sydney

Western has welcomed a landmark donation to establish the Harvey Norman® Young Women’s Leadership Academy Led by Katie Page.

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Western Sydney University ranks among world’s best for 23 subjects

The University has been named as one of the world’s top universities for the study of 23 subjects in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, including being ranked in the top 50 for Nursing.

Western Sydney University students named among 2024 Westpac Scholars

Nine Western Sydney University students have been recognised for their passion and ambition to drive positive change within the technology sector and build stronger ties between Australia and Asia, as they are named 2024 Westpac Scholars.

Western Sydney University unveils ambitious economic plan for the region

Western Sydney University today unveiled a bold economic plan that through new industries and a job-to-workers ratio like Sydney’s east, could see Western Sydney add $100 billion to the state’s economy and 675,000 extra local jobs in just over a decade.

2023 THE Impact Ranking Credential

Western Sydney University tops global sustainability ranking for ground-breaking second year

Western Sydney University has once again been named number one in the world for its social, economic and environmental impact in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

Research success

New study finds limited financial viability for cigarette vending machines in licensed venues

New research has found that for Australian alcohol-licensed venues that sell tobacco exclusively through vending machines, tobacco sales are of low financial importance to businesses.


New feasibility study to prevent suicide in New South Wales prisons

A team of researchers including from Western has received funding through the NSW Government’s Small Business Innovation and Research program to explore the feasibility of a new suicide and self-harm prevention tool in correctional facilities.



Expert opinion

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Opinion: How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?

Watching sport on television and other screens is integral to the cultural lives of many Australians.


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Opinion: What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people

One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism – or traits that mean their thinking style differs from neurotypical patterns.



Awards and appointments

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Western Sydney University announces new senior appointments

Western Sydney University is pleased to announce three new senior appointments in the areas of Academic Development, Health Futures and Transnational Education.


Second cohort of new ongoing staff welcomed in sector-leading academic decasualisation program

Western Sydney University is pleased to announce the second cohort of ongoing academic staff appointed as part of the University’s sector-leading academic decasualisation program, developed in collaboration with the NTEU.


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