News Centre archive - 2015

Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2015.

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Scare-mongering about kids and social media helps no-one

While it is important to recognise the very real dangers associated with social media use, it is equally important to identify and leverage the benefits by taking a more holistic approach.

Uni chiefs call for light rail that makes all stops to Westmead

A Western Sydney Light Rail Network that includes Westmead will be a major boost to the knowledge economy of Western Sydney and is vital to realising the busy precinct’s future as a world-leading hub for health and medical research.

Western Sydney University signs MOU with Qiao Ban

The University has signed an MOU with the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council.

Loyalty in sport: who to support if your team is not in the weekend's footy finals

Commentators are prone to describe every weekend as a huge one for sport, but this weekend qualifies as large, even by the inflated standards of the sports hyperbole peddlers.

Was the UN Special Rapporteur right to cancel his visit?

The UN's Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants cancelled his visit to Australia because he said the Border Force Act would discourage detention centre workers from disclosing information. The Government disagrees. So who is right?