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Research collaboration brings Hollywood science fiction to life

Researchers from UWS and UTS have developed a real-time full-body robot tele-operation technology, similar to that portrayed in last year's Hollywood movie Real Steel.

UWS named Regional Centre of Expertise by the United Nations University

UWS has been named a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development for Greater Western Sydney.

UWS staff members volunteer their time to help flood victims

UWS staff from the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering and Capital Works and Facilities have generously donated their time and effort to assist the flood stricken town of Hay.

New program helps students develop global careers

UWS International is rolling out an innovative project called the Social Engagement and Leadership Program (SELP) to enhance the international student experience.

Innovative approaches pay dividends in family law outcomes

Denying a father access to his children during separation is one of the factors that contribute to adverse men’s health outcomes. 

From the News Centre

Climate right for new research institute at UWS

Nine storey cranes and 28 metre high ring structures in native bushland are among the state-of-the-art research facilities that were officially opened by Senator Chris Evans at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment.

Mrs Margaret Whitlam AO 1919-2012

“What is there to say? We will miss her. We will miss her terribly,” was the first response from Vice-Chancellor and Whitlam Institute Board member, Professor Janice Reid.

Women’s business makes a difference: Announcing the winners of the 2012 Women of the West Awards

Two enterprising and inspirational western Sydney business women are this year’s winners of the UWS Women of the West Awards.

Staff Profiles

A Day in the Life of ... Glenn Stone

Glenn Stone is an Associate Professor of Statistics in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics and has worked at UWS since April 2011.

 

A Day in the Life of ... Darren Gardner

Darren Gardner is a Project Officer working on the Staff Profiles project that was launched in March 2012.

60 seconds with ... Rita Jaber Youssef

Rita Jaber Youssef is the Executive Assistant to the Director and Senior Development Manager for UWS Development, the University’s fundraising office.