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We’re elated to share that, yet again, we've secured
#1
in the world for our social, economic and environmental impact in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 🎉
Congratulations to everyone within our community who played a role in achieving this…
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We're excited to announce that Western Sydney University has been ranked
#1
by the
@timeshighered
Impact Rankings. Out of 1400+ universities, Western placed 1st in the world, scoring an incredible 99.1 out of 100 for our social, ecological and economic impact.
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Our graduates certainly do inspiring things. So inspiring in fact, they featured as the subjects for two of this year’s
#ArchibaldPrize
finalists. Congrats to alumnus & Honorary Doctorate recipient actor David Wenham & award-winning human rights advocate, Mariam Veiszadeh.
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In a world first
@WestSydSolarCar
have won the American Solar Challenge!! They are the first international and first Australian solar car team to win the competition. Amazing work guys!
@ASC_SolarRacing
#ASC2018
#Unlimited
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We've officially launched our first refugee student club, United Voices, giving students from refugee backgrounds the opportunity to come together to talk about their experiences and connect to the University’s support services
#Unlimited
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We are delighted to announce that
@JAWestacott
has been elected as the fourth, and first female, Chancellor of
@westernsydneyu
. Her term commences on 1 January 2023 -
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That’s a wrap on the
@sydneymardigras
for Western Sydney University❗️👬👭 Thanks for joining us and have a happy and safe rest of
#SydneyMardiGras
#PRIDEUNLIMITED
#MardiGras2019
🌈
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Western ranked 1st in the world for addressing gender equality in
#THEunirankings
. We’re the highest ranked uni in Australia and ranked 11th worldwide for overall social, ecological & economic impact. 👍
#THEglobalimpact
#Unlimited
More -
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We have been awarded two significant medical research grants to
@DoktorGen
and
@calebferg
worth over $2.1M from
@nhmrc
to further develop innovative strategies and approaches towards
#dementia
prevention and treatment of
#AtrialFibrillation
. Read more -
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Western has continued to rise in the prestigious
@timeshighered
World University Rankings, being named among the top 250 universities globally for the first time. The 2022 results saw us rise five places to be ranked 13th nationally, and enter the 201-250 ranking band globally.
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A new partnership between Western Sydney University and
@UTSEngage
will see the two universities collaborate on postgraduate teaching opportunities, research and entrepreneurial activities to help transform the fast-growing Western Sydney region.
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Today we celebrated the official opening of the Engineering Innovation Hub in partnership with Charter Hall and
@UNSW
. This world-leading innovation precinct in Parramatta will house the next generation of engineers, architects and entrepreneurial leaders!
@Dom_Perrottet
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We have ranked 3rd in the world overall in the 2020
@timeshighered
Impact Rankings measured for our social, ecological and economic impact and commitment to the
@UN
's 17 Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs). Read more -
#TheGlobalImpact
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Did you know it's possible to get an offer for a place at Uni before you get your HSC results? Find out how >
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We can say, hand on heart, that Dr
@calebferg
’s cardiac research at the
#WestmeadInnovationQuarter
is helping patients manage atrial fibrillation and
#stroke
risk with innovative research programs. Better heart health is on the way this
#HeartWeek2021
.
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.
@DrAndyMarks
discusses Prime Minister
@ScottMorrisonMP
response to climate change and religious discrimination -
#AusPol
#Unlimited
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Western has ranked
#1
in Australia for
#Ecology
(number 13 in the world) by
@ShanghaiRanking
! Congratulations to our ecological experts for this significant achievement. Read more about what we're doing in this space on
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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Tonight we have staff, students, alumni and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Holmes marching in the parade with our theme
#LoveUnlimited
#MardiGras40
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She’s an award-winning astrophysicist, a presenter on ABC’s Stargazing Live, an in-demand public speaker & now Adjunct Professor
@lisaharveysmith
has been named Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador
#UNLIMITED
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Tonight will be our 8th appearance in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Keep an eye out for us on
@ABCTV
from 7:30pm
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Western Sydney University presents graduate Deng Thiak Adut. This is his
#westernsydneyu
#unlimited
story
http://t.co/9lPSvkRZND
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Exciting news 🎉
Western has been ranked
#1
in the world for Gender Equality (SDG 5) & Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), in the
@timeshighered
2023 Impact Rankings!
More info about this prestigious achievement to come later in the week ❤️
Read more here -…
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Congratulations to postgraduate student Lisa Lewis who was awarded Blacktown Woman of the Year 2020.
Lisa is one of the youngest recipients of the award and was recognised by
@blacktowncc
for her tireless volunteer work.
#IWD2020
#EachForEqual
#InternationalWomensDay
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We have launched a new strategy reflecting a renewed commitment to Indigenous Australians and an expansion of educational, leadership and Indigenous-led research opportunities at the University.
#NRW2020
#InThisTogether2020
#Unlimited
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Today Western welcomed
@AlboMP
to our Parra South campus, to meet with School of Nursing and Midwifery staff and students and learn more about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more -
#WesternSoNM
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In what has already been a stellar year of achievements, we’re thrilled to share that Western has achieved an overall ranking of 375th in the world out of almost 1,500 institutions, in this year’s QS World University Rankings ❤️
This is an impressive rise of 126 places, and our…
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We acknowledge our campuses are situated on the traditional lands of the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples. We also acknowledge all of our Indigenous community who share their journeys with our University.
#NRW2020
#InThisTogether2020
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Happy Mardi Gras! The
@westernsydneyu
contingent is at the meeting place, excited & ready to take part in this years
@sydneymardigras
!
#WeAllMatter
#PrideUnlimited
#MardiGras2020
🏳🌈🏳🌈🏳🌈
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Congratulations Deng on being named NSW Australian of the Year for 2017!
Deng Adut has been named NSW Australian of the Year.
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We're thrilled to announce the opening of the Westmead Innovation Quarter. Built in partnership with
@CharterHallGrp
, the precinct brings together Australia’s brightest minds to improve the wellbeing & lives of all Australians. Read more -
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Our School of Nursing and Midwifery are proud to introduce the first branded hijab for clinical practice in Australia and resources to enhance awareness & support for Muslim Nursing & Midwifery students’ Islamic beliefs when working in a clinical setting
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Western has just reached an amazing donation milestone – over 58 tonnes of the most beautiful, fresh capsicums, cucumbers and eggplants, all destined to help people in need across Greater Western Sydney through
@FoodbankNSWACT
#InItTogether
More:
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We’ve moved up 22 places to rank equal 36th in the world in the prestigious 2020
@timeshighered
Young University Rankings. We’re also 12th in Australia in the QS
@worlduniranking
#Unlimited
Read more:
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The Federal Government has announced new funding for Western Sydney University researchers to develop a system for reliably forecasting the potential for bushfires, thanks to an Australian Research Council Linkage grant. More details:
@arc_gov_au
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We are saddened by the loss of William Orule, Western Alumnus, lawyer and beautiful soul. The University will establish a prize or scholarship in William’s honour Please consider making a donation -
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Groundbreaking research conducted at
@westsyduhie
questions the ability of trees to offset carbon emissions
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On Saturday we celebrated the formal installation of Professor
@JAWestacott
AO as the 4th Chancellor of Western. Professor Westacott is committed to Western's values & will be a passionate advocate for the University, its region and its people 👏
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What an inspiring day! We raised a record $2.5+ million yesterday as apart of Giving Day which will go to Scholarships, Student Life, Research and Innovation. We'd like to thank everyone who has donated, but in particular we'd like to thank these generous donors:
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We’re celebrating
#WorldWildlifeDay
with news that wildlife researcher Julie Old is the new President of the Australian Wildlife Society
@AustralianWild2
! Julie is a leader in citizen science with her
@WomSAT
project recording over 21K wombat sightings!
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With graduations taking place this week, we look back on one of our star 2018 graduates. Born and raised in refugee camps in Uganda, Dr Alfred Mupenzi is now a PhD recipient. He is currently using his research to help support refugee and asylum seeker students at Western 🎓
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Western is moving up in the world and is now ranked
#31
in
#THEUniRankings
Young University Rankings.
@timeshighered
ranks the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger. Western has improved 3 places since last year.
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HUGE congratulations to Western student Karen Ho who has been selected to represent Australia at the World University Powerlifting Cup in Estonia at the end of July!
#UNLIMITED
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We're saying thank you to our students, staff and support teams for demonstrating the strength of our university community by being kind, calm and considerate at this time.
Let’s stick together... but physically apart
#InThisTogether
#COVID19
FAQ:
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Introducing Australian leading actor Dr
@WenhamDavid
recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Letters
#UNLIMITED
#LOTR
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We welcome the NSW government ’s announcement today of the submission of a plan to return our International students to Australia. For the latest details visit -
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We’re excited to partner with
@TROPFEST
to deliver
#TropTalks
in Feb. Enter 'student' to get 25% discount on tix
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Congratulations to Western student Jennifer Budimulia who was awarded NSW International Student of the Year! 🏆
We're proud to support such bright and brilliant individuals here at Western.
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Today we officially open our Parramatta City Campus! Watch the building come to life in our time-lapse video
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Happy 130th anniversary to our Hawkesbury campus! The campus is home to over 2,000 students, with studies in nursing and science, and has strong connections to the agriculture industry.
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Congratulations to Nick Stathopoulos, winner of the 2016 Archibald Prize People's Choice award for his portrait of Deng Adut
#Archibald2016
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@WHO
engages Western researcher to help create age-friendly communities. Dr Jed Montayre, a gerontologist from Western, will lead a team in a scoping review on what is required to create age-friendly communities in rural and remote areas
#SeniorsWeek
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End of the road for
@westernsydneyu
at the
@sydneymardigras
. Thanks for joining us and have a happy and safe night
#UNLIMITEDWeRise
#PrideUNLIMITED
#SydneyMardiGras
#MardiGras2021
#WeRiseFor
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Western is proud to join The Walker Family Foundation to announce a combined commitment of $30 million to the Powerhouse Parramatta to develop the next generation of Australian innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs -
@maasmuseum
@Don_Harwin
@GeoffLeeMP
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On this day two years ago, 23rd July 2018, our
@WestSydSolarCar
won the American Solar Car Challenge, making them the first international team to win the race.
#throwbackthursday
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Today marks 200 years since the arrival of the first girls to the historic Female Orphan School in Parramatta, located on our Parramatta South campus. Read more >
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We are pleased to announce the opening of Western Sydney University – Fairfield Connect. This new learning hub located at 54 Smart St, Fairfield, will be a tech-enabled place for current & future students as well as the broader community. Find out more -
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Exciting news! The
@Clarivate
#highlycited2023
list has included 6 talented Western researchers who are operating at the top of their fields globally.
🔬 @b_medlyn (Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment)
🔬 @Prof_Braj_Singh (Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment)
🔬…
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We’re proud to be ranked 17th in the world overall for our social, ecological and economic impact, in this year’s
@timeshighered
University Impact Rankings. In addition to being in the top 1.5%, we also ranked in the Top 10 for four goals. Read more -
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Prof. Peter Shergold AC will be abseiling off the side of our Parramatta City campus 😮 He’s doing it to support
#WesternGivingDay
, to help raise important funds for
@marcsbabylab
,
@WestSydSolarCar
and to support students through scholarships. More:
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We are pleased to announce that Professor Barney Glover will continue as the University’s Vice-Chancellor and President until 31 December 2023. Read More >
#unlimited
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We stand with the international community in condemning the unprovoked attack against Ukraine by Russia. We’ve suspended all ties with Russian universities & institutions effective immediately. Impacted students & staff are being contacted & connected with support services.
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We’ve just unveiled the design for our third vertical campus, in the heart of
#Bankstown
. Set to open in 2022, this 18 level campus will connect industry, research & the Bankstown community. Learn more & share your thoughts - ttp://ow.ly/hbJK50uBeTR
#WesternGrowth
#Unlimited
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We’re passionate about addressing sustainability. That’s one reason why we’re ranked 3rd in the world by the
@timeshighered
. The Science building on Parramatta campus, a 6-Star Green star building, was built using 98% recycled materials & is covered with 1200m2 of solar panels.
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“Being awarded a
@AustAmFulbright
Fellowship is an amazing opportunity. I have been able to gain a deep understanding of US politics and culture and engage with faculty and students who want to move beyond partisanship politics.” - Professor James Arvanitakis
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We’ve just signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with the University of East London
@UEL_News
as part of the
#WestMeetsEast
tour with
@WSLDialogue
.
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Led by
@DrAndyMarks
we’re relaunching our Centre for Western Sydney tomorrow – a research, policy and advocacy hub to tackle the big challenges facing Sydney’s West.
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With Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated tomorrow evening, Vice-Chancellor Professor Barney Glover AO extends his best wishes to our Muslim community.
#EidMubarak
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“I’m a single mum and raised my girls myself. When they come to visit, we prepare our favourite Pakistani dish, daal and paalak. That feeling of being together, and the love shared, is home to me.”
Dr Aila Khan, School of Business.
#postcardsfromhome
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Congratulations to everyone who graduated over the past 2 days! Absolute champions 💪🎓
#UNLIMITED
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More than 70 students from our healthcare disciplines are working to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to Year 12 students across Sydney’s south-west and west at
@WestSydHealth
's new mass vaccination hub. Read more –
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Professor Zhonghua Chen and the team at Western's National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre produced over 50 tonnes of fresh produce from research trials, most donated to
@FoodbankNSWACT
. This was recognised with an Award Of Merit from
@AIHorticulture
.
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UNLIMITED 3.0 is here! Bring on
#BWSC19
where the
@WestSydSolarCar
will go head to head with 52 teams from 24 countries over a gruelling 3000km journey from Darwin to Adelaide -
#Unlimited
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Chancellor Peter Shergold, VC Prof Barney Glover & The Hon.
@ScottMorrisonMP
unveiling the plaque for our new Liverpool CBD Campus
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.
@Deakin
&
@westernsydneyu
researchers have found some physical activities are better for mental health than others & are calling for physical activity guidelines to be updated so that physical activity can play an improved role in mental health promotion.
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Exciting news! Western has just celebrated the launch of our first international campus in Indonesia in Surabaya 🎉
The campus will be located at Pakuwon Tower in the heart of Surabaya, and will have a focus on entrepreneurship, digital skills and sustainability.
Chancellor,…
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Our
@westernsydneyu
group has moved to the final stage and are about to enter the parade in the
@sydneymardigras
. Look out for us!
#MardiGras2022
#UnitedWeShine
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Announced today by
@stuartayresmp
& to be delivered in partnership with Walker Corporation, we’re celebrating the first sod turned on our new vertical city campus in
@ourcbcity
, triggering the creation of jobs & boosting the South West Sydney economy. More-
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Professor Belinda Medlyn from our Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment has been named the 2019 ARC Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellow.
#UNLIMITED
More:
@westsyduhie
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‘Unlocking Science’ by
@BBC
spotlights our research that is revolutionising the future of
#foodproduction
. Dr Rakhesh from our Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment is developing research programs to support the farm industry as it manages challenges
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Three of our researchers have been awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships, attracting more than $2.8 million in funding for the University. More -
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As part of International Day of the Midwife, we would like to say thank you to all of the midwives out there! We would like to celebrate you and your amazing work and ongoing contribution to maternal and newborn health.
#IDM2020
#YearOfTheNurseAndMidwife
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As part of the new $5 million investment by the NSW Government to bring 180,000 trees to Greater Sydney, we’re partnering with
@GreeningAust
to identify schools with low canopy cover and high exposure to heat stress to support targeted planting.
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We'd like to extend our congratulations and well-wishes to Alexander (Sandy) Craze – an inspirational alumnus, who is about to embark on a PhD at Oxford University, after securing the prestigious 2020 James Fairfax-Australia Oxford Scholarship. Read more -
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Keep an eye out for the
@westernsydneyu
contingent from wherever you are watching from! We are on the way!
#UNLIMITEDWeRise
#PrideUNLIMITED
#SydneyMardiGras
#MardiGras2021
#WeRiseFor
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Congratulations to Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Professor Barney Glover AO, who has been welcomed by the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) Inc as its new Patron. Read more -
#Unlimited
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PhD candidate & proud Palawa man, Ted Vanderfeen is jet setting off to the US for a once in a lifetime internship with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory after being selected for Monash University’s National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA), supported by the Australian Space Agency…
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We are pleased to announce that Professor Peter Shergold AC has been reappointed and will continue as the University’s Chancellor until 31 December 2022. Read more - 👏🏿👏🏻👏
#Unlimited
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Western has received over $500,000 in new funding to develop a state-of-the-art digital training program that will enhance health professionals’ capacity to better support the mental health of women in Australia during pregnancy and after birth -
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