News Centre archive - 2017
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2017.
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Autism and the arts: Making a space for different minds
At times confronting, at times funny, Leong’s graphic description of the assault of odours while travelling by bus forms a series of video monologues about her sensitivities to smells, sounds, light, colour, tastes and movement.

The secret life of flowers: Why we love them and why we need them
Why are we so attracted to flowers?And what purpose do they serve?

Gift cards often end up in the bin, but extending their life might not help
The New South Wales Parliament is introducing legislation, creating a three year minimum expiry date on gift cards. This reform will go some ways towards solving the problem of unredeemed gift cards.

Impactful research recognised at Western Sydney University
The Research Impact Competition provides the perfect opportunity to showcase high-quality projects making a difference to the community and nation alike.

Celebrating world-leading research at Western Sydney University
This year’s Research Week activities focus on how the University’s research is making an impact across the areas of environmental sustainability, education, health and wellbeing, and urban living and society.

New scholarship opportunity to support ambitious Blue Mountains student
The inaugural Scenic World Scholarship in Natural Science and Tourism Management at Western Sydney University is now open for application.
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