News Centre archive - 2018
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2018.
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Dementia patients’ lives transformed through music tech pilot program
Researchers from Western Sydney University have collaborated with aged-care services provider, Fresh Hope Care, and I’m Soul Inc on a music project to improve quality of life for dementia patients.
New research suggests it’s all about the bass
When we listen to music, we often tap our feet or bob our head along to the beat – but why do we do it? New research led by the MARCS Institute suggests the reason could be related to the way our brain processes low-frequency sounds.
WSU research uses rugby league to tackle men’s health
Western Sydney University’s Active Breed partnership with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Western Sydney Primary Health Network has seen a new men’s health program trialled in the community.
Refugees are integrating just fine in regional Australia
As the Australian population surpassed the 25 million mark last week, another immigration debate emerged over the burden newcomers are placing on Melbourne and Sydney in terms of congestion and rising home prices.
The US plan for a Space Force risks escalating a ‘space arms race’
United States Vice President Mike Pence has confirmed overnight plans to create a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the US military.
The Gay Games are still relevant. Here’s why
The largest international LGBT+ sporting event, the Gay Games, is taking place in Paris this week, with over 10,000 athletes from 91 countries competing in 32 sports.
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