News Centre archive - 2019
Collated on this page is an archive of the University's News Centre stories in 2019.
Browse the archive below, or select an alternate year from the left column navigation.

Western research first to identify leading stress in koalas
Western Sydney University research has confirmed that land clearance and bushfires are the ultimate causes of stress in wild koalas living in rural-urban areas; even more than vehicle collision, dog attacks and disease.

Western students awarded Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships
Western Sydney University is proud to announce that six students have been named inaugural Westpac Young Technologists Scholars, receiving a scholarship valued at up to $25,000 from the Westpac Scholars Trust.

Harvard appoints Western Sydney University academic to chair in Australian studies
The Chair was established through a gift of the Australian Government to Harvard University to further the understanding of Australia in the United States.

Western Sydney University to support region’s sports stars
The Western Sydney Academy of Sport is excited to announce Western Sydney University as our official Education Partner.

World-first study finds Merino sheep pregnancy can be detected using wool
Researchers from Western Sydney University have found a new, non-invasive way to detect pregnancy in Merino sheep through the analysis of reproductive hormones in wool.

Western Sydney University joins the NSSN
The western Sydney region is the next hotspot for research and innovation in NSW with numerous major projects that will benefit immensely from world-class smart sensing research.
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