News Centre archive - 2017
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2017.
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Despite Schapelle Corby’s release, dangers remain for Australians overseas: legal expert
The imminent deportation of Schapelle Corby from Indonesia may be good news for her and her family, but it does not lessen the risks faced by Australians who are arrested overseas, according to an international law expert.
DNA research provides new hope for a bird on the brink
Under the cutting edge new plan, researchers will compare the DNA of living wild birds to the DNA of 100-year-old museum specimens that lived before the species’ decline.
New partnership with Semi Permanent grants student access to global thought leaders
Students will have the chance to learn directly from creative leaders at companies such as Google and VICE Publishing, thanks to a new partnership with Semi Permanent.
Industry and community leaders celebrated at 2017 Alumni Awards
Musical leaders, Silicon Valley creatives and medical entrepreneurs were among the Western Sydney University graduates honoured at the 2017 Alumni Awards.
Law student nominated as Sydney finalist in the Rose of Tralee
Western Sydney University Law student, Emily Gorry has been selected as a Sydney finalist in the 2017 Rose of Tralee competition.
China’s new anti-corruption body raises worrying questions about the rule of law
Corruption is thought to cost China US$86 billion each year. Widespread corruption at all levels of Chinese society also worsens economic inequality, which could potentially lead to social unrest.
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