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Employable Me has struck a chord but will it change employers’ attitudes to disability?
Employable Me has been warmly reviewed. It has resonated with audiences, largely because of the cast who are likeable characters – funny, sweet and honest.

Western Sydney University lecturer reaches for the stars
A Western Sydney University academic has been recognised for his work in astronomy, extra-terrestrial (ET) intelligence and physics, with an induction into one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious international scientific societies.

Don’t believe the label: ‘flushable wipes’ clog our sewers
The manufacturer of White King “flushable” wipes has been fined A$700,000 because they are not, in fact, flushable.

Western academic announced as Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council
Associate Professor Sharon Taylor from the School of Business at Western Sydney University has been appointed as Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC).

Research shows social class has a strong influence on cultural tastes
A major national survey of over 1,200 Australians, led by Western Sydney University, found that social class has a strong influence on a person’s cultural tastes – with level of education and occupation being key factors in determining cultural preferences.

WSU to play a key role in multi-million dollar digital health research and development Initiative
Western academics are set to play a key role in the Digital Health CRC, with the University’s Associate Professor Federico Girosi named as Chief Scientist and Director of Research of the Centre, and Professor Athula Ginige named as research theme co-leader.
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