All news stories

The Conversation logo

Opinion: Henry Lawson and Judith Wright were deaf – but they’re rarely acknowledged as disabled writers. Why does that matter?

Most of us know Henry Lawson and Judith Wright are icons of Australian literature. But it’s less well known that they were both disabled.


Discover the hidden story of Chinese herbal medicine in new exhibition

The rich benefits and heritage of Chinese herbal medicine will be showcased in an upcoming exhibition "Chinese Materia Medica: The Hidden Story of Healing Plants", taking place at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from 6-20 July 2023.


Study finds apple pollination in Australia reliant on introduced species

New research led by Western Sydney University, in partnership with Hort Innovation, has delivered the most comprehensive assessment of pollination in apple crops in Australia.


Western logo

Western Sydney University excels in latest QS World University Rankings

Western Sydney University has achieved an impressive rise in the latest QS World University Rankings, jumping 126 places to score an overall rank of 375th in the world.


The Conversation logo

Opinion: An unbroken covenant with God: what the Hajj means for Muslims

Millions of men, women and children have converged on Mecca this week for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Saudi government says it will be the largest crowd ever for the pilgrimage.


Author Catriona Menzies-Pike

Western writer recognised for journalistic excellence celebrates win at the Walkley Awards

Dr Catriona Menzies-Pike from the University’s Writing and Society Research Centre was announced as the winner of the prestigious Pascall Prize for Arts Criticism at the Walkley Foundation’s 2023 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism.



Previous   --- Page 38 of 109 ---   Next