For Journalists
Information for Journalists
The University of Western Sydney’s Media Unit is here to help local, national and international media cover stories relating to the University.
We are a diverse team with expertise in news reporting, television production, radio program production, magazine writing and public relations.
We understand the qualities of a good story and the importance of deadlines.
Working journalists are encouraged to contact the Media Unit for help in researching a story, finding an expert to comment on breaking news and arranging photography or filming.
Story leads
The Media Unit is in close contact with the University’s researchers, academics and higher education policy specialists. We can provide story leads specific to your needs.
Media releases on research, expert commentary and University events are frequently published on the News Centre website which has an RSS Feed facility.
The Media Unit also operates a Twitter Feed and posts photographs to Flickr
Expert Commentary
Journalists can search the UWS expert directory for specialists in a wide range of fields. If you don’t find the expertise you need in the directory, just call the Media Unit for immediate assistance.
Media visits
UWS welcomes visits by the media to their Campuses but ask journalists to first contact the Media Unit before their visit. The Media Unit can assist finding suitable locations, organising parking and ensuring the visit is productive.
Campuses
The University of Westerrn Sydney has six campuses in the Greater Western Sydney region.
Parking
Parking on campus can be at a premium, especially during semester, media wishing to park on Campus are strongly encouraged to contact the Media Unit for advice.
While on Campus, please follow any local parking restrictions and advisory signs. Regular parking patrols are conducted on all Campuses. The Media Unit regret we are unable to waive issued fines.
After hours contact
Journalists can reach the UWS Media team anytime by calling the mobile numbers listed below.
Journalists can also reach the entire media team via email: media@uws.edu.au
UWS Media Unit Rounds
Danielle Roddick, Senior Media Officer
On secondment
Health, Medicine, Nursing, Science, Engineering, Environment and Technology
Paul Grocott, Senior Media Officer
Office: (02) 9678 7083
Mobile: 0406 429 304
Email: p.grocott@uws.edu.au
Mark Smith, Media Officer
Office: (02) 9678 7075
Mobile: 0404 016 236
Email: mark.smith@uws.edu.au
Tanya Patterson, Media Officer
Office: (02) 9678 7085
Mobile: 0414 018 498
Email: t.patterson@uws.edu.au
Hannah Guilfoyle, Media Assistant
Office: (02) 9678 7589
Email: h.guilfoyle@uws.edu.au
(Monday and Tuesday only)
Media requests relating to University policies and corporate affairs
Amanda Whibley, Manager Media and Public Relations
Office: (02) 9678 7084
Mobile: 0418 438 399
Email: a.whibley@uws.edu.au
For other media inquiries please email: media@uws.edu.au
