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Fairfield Connect: creating strong foundations to boost opportunity, build community for local residents
A welcoming presence located in the heart of Fairfield, Western Sydney University’s Fairfield Connect is busy building important connections and collaborations with locals.
Latest news
Antisemitism at Australian universities inquiry: VC address
Thank you, Chair. Like my colleagues, I'm here with a heavy heart in acknowledging the recent attacks in Sydney, including most recently at a childcare centre in Maroubra that I've driven past on many occasions.
Opinion: We’re losing the plot on how to be Australian
As we prepare to observe Australia Day, it’s a time of reflection on what it means to be an Australian and, for me personally, why I love my country and why I am so proud to be an Australian.
The serpent's wisdom: what lies ahead for Year of the Snake
What do JFK, Audrey Hepburn, Muhammad Ali and Taylor Swift all have in common? They were all born in the Year of the Snake.
Experts offer back to school tips
As the new school year approaches, Western Sydney University experts offer tips on nurturing a growth mindset for students, ensuring lunch safety, managing school costs, and supporting teachers in balancing their workload.
Research success
Study reveals low risk women in public hospitals have more vaginal births and fewer C-sections than those in private hospitals; finds first birth significantly affects future births
New research reveals women giving birth in public hospitals have higher proportions of spontaneous vaginal births compared to private hospitals, where caesarean sections were more common.
Western Sydney University Research Image Competition
The annual Research Image Competition has again brought to life Western Sydney University's research through images.
Expert opinion
Is Albanese leading Labor down a road to nowhere?
The road to victory in politics is paved with, well, roads. At least that’s what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to think.
Opinion: What is a ‘vaginal birth after caesarean’ or VBAC?
A vaginal birth after caesarean (known as a VBAC) is when a woman who has had a caesarean has a vaginal birth down the track.
Awards and appointments
Western Sydney University appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research
Western Sydney University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ian Anderson as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research.
Western Sydney University welcomes new Dean of Social Sciences
Western Sydney University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jason Pandya-Wood as its new Dean of the School of Social Sciences. Professor Pandya-Wood will commence mid-year.
Student Spotlight
Empowering future PR professionals, one creative pitch at a time
Talented public relations students from Western Sydney University have been crowned the winners of the national Pitch This! competition for the second year running.
University wasn’t the right fit, until it was
After finishing Year 12, Layal Arifaki wasn’t sure that undertaking a bachelor’s degree was going to be the right fit for her. Like many students approaching the end of their high school years, Layal was considering the many options available and was feeling the weight of making such a big decision.
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Is Albanese leading Labor down a road to nowhere?
The road to victory in politics is paved with, well, roads. At least that’s what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to think.
Empowering future PR professionals, one creative pitch at a time
Talented public relations students from Western Sydney University have been crowned the winners of the national Pitch This! competition for the second year running.
Opinion: What is a ‘vaginal birth after caesarean’ or VBAC?
A vaginal birth after caesarean (known as a VBAC) is when a woman who has had a caesarean has a vaginal birth down the track.
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