News Centre archive - 2018
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2018.
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World’s largest study of catheters reveals major inconsistencies in clinical practice
New global research led by Western Sydney University has found major problems with the management of short peripheral catheters - with two thirds of catheter insertions found to be placed in non-recommended sites or at risk of failure.

New guidelines to revolutionise patient heart care
Two Australian-clinical guidelines, co-authored by Western Sydney University’s Dr Caleb Ferguson and Professor Phillip Newton, are set to revolutionise patient heart care.

New partnership connecting Western students with cyber industry
Western Sydney University has partnered with WithYouWithMe (WYWM) – an innovative employment and education start-up – to help students prepare for careers in the cyber security industry.

Two WSU researchers awarded prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
Two Western researchers, Dr Kate Umbers and Dr Genevieve Steiner, have been awarded the prestigious 2018 Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

Western Sydney University students selected for Millennium Fellowship
The prestigious Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program that convenes, challenges, and celebrates student leadership and advocacy of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Western Sydney University opens futures at Open Day
Western Sydney University will welcome thousands of guests to its Parramatta South Campus for Open Day to showcase the best and brightest that the university has to offer.
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