News Centre archive - 2018

Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2018.

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Western Sydney University honours Muruwari Elder, Aunty Rita Wright

Muruwari woman, Aunty Rita Wright, will be recognised for her tireless dedication to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Greater Western Sydney with a Community Fellowship from Western Sydney University.

Digital innovation leader honoured by Western Sydney University

Professor Paul X. McCarthy, a trailblazer in the digital technology sector and consultant to blue-chip companies and government, will be recognised for his innovative work when he is awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Western Sydney University.

Finishing School presents Talking Bodies as part of the 2018 Sydney Writers’ Festival

Part of this year’s Sydney Writer’s Festival, Talking Bodies is a night of storytelling, performance and spinning turntables with writers from the Finishing School.

Western Sydney University pays tribute to former Board of Trustees members

Educator and senior executive, Gillian Shadwick, and senior public servant Michael Pratt AM, will each be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters during Western Sydney University’s upcoming graduation ceremonies.

Western Sydney University’s premier honour for Mike Baird

Western Sydney University will award former Premier of New South Wales, Mike Baird, an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in recognition of his service to Western Sydney and the broader community.