News Centre archive - 2018
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2018.
Browse the archive below, or select an alternate year from the left column navigation.

Western's sport heats up over winter
Western Sydney University students have been in the midst of some hot competition this winter - competing in the Indigenous Nationals, Unisport National Division 2, and the AUPAC Tournament.

What is the real cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup?
As the last decade of FIFA World Cup history has shown, the mega sporting event is more than just football; what happens off-field is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the pitch.
Western Sydney University Solar Car Team wins first stage of the American Solar Challenge
It’s been a flying start for the Western Sydney University Solar Car team who have won the first stage of American Formula Sun Grand Prix Solar Challenge.

Better boil ya billy: when Australian water goes bad
Many Australians take it for granted we can drink untreated tap water, without worrying about the health effects but a recent audit criticised the regulation of pollution in the massive Warragamba Dam drinking water catchment.

SPHERE: Announcement of $6Million investment to continue clinical innovation and deliver improved healthcare
SPHERE has announced the Australian Government’s new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will provide funds of $6 million over three years.

Because of Her We Can! NAIDOC Week 2018
During NAIDOC Week in 2018, Western Sydney University will honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have made transformative contributions to the University community.
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