Nov / Dec 2009 Volume 7, Issue 10

University of Western Sydney - Bringing knowledge to life

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UWS receives over $3.8 million in prestigious ARC funding

The University of Western Sydney's reputation as a modern and innovative research institution has had another significant boost, with UWS receiving over $3.8 million in funding in the latest round of research grants announced by the Australian Research Council (ARC). Read more

UWS Staff Postgraduate Scholarships
Are you considering postgraduate study at UWS? Would you like assistance with your course fees?

UWS has just announced an exciting initiative of the Our People staffing strategy, as part of UWS’s commitment to staff professional and career development. UWS Staff Postgraduate Study Scholarships will offer reduced fees for staff undertaking postgraduate UWS courses from 2010. Read more

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Environmental law expert joins UWS

UWS has appointed world-renowned environmental law activist, Mahesh Chander Mehta, to the School of Law as an honorary Adjunct Fellow. Mr Mehta will take up a position within the College of Business where he will also become an Associate Member of the University's Social and Environmental Responsibility (SER) Research Group. Read more

Apply now for an internal job exchange

Ever wanted to experience life working in another area of the University? Now is your chance – applications are now being accepted for the Internal Job Exchange pilot program. Read more

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Solving the unsolvable, Robert Beech

When Robert Beech was awarded his Doctorate in Mathematics at the UWS Spring graduation in September, it was a very proud day. Not only did he return to higher education at the age of 55 and overcome significant disabilities to complete his Honours degree and PhD, but he solved a mathematical problem previously considered unsolvable – and has shaken up conventional scientific thought in plasma physics. Read more

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Could you assist with homelessness?

The UWS Social Justice Social Change (SJSC) Research Centre has partnered with Parramatta City Council to study the extent and experience of homelessness in the city. The outcomes of the research will directly inform the development of a city strategy to address homelessness in Parramatta. Read more

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Seasons Greetings from arounduws

The final edition of arounduws 2009 has arrived and it is time for us to say farewell (until next year).
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Dear Colleagues, As this is the last issue of arounduws for 2009, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you just a few of the many success stories from 2009 and also the road ahead for 2010. Read more



1. Cuba's Chief Scientific Advisor visits UWS 2. Phillip Adams presents at UWS Open Forum Read more