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University information
NameUniversity of Western Sydney
MottoBringing knowledge to life
Established1989 as the University of Western Sydney
1891 as the Hawkesbury Agricultural College
1813 as the Parramatta
Female Orphan School
TypePublic
EndowmentA$474.3m (2009)
ChancellorMr Peter Shergold AC
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Janice Reid AM
Staff2,551 (2009)
1,151 (FTE academic)
1,400 (General)
Students37,426 (2009)
Under graduates28,527 (2009)
Post graduates8,899 (2009)
CitySydney
StateNSW
CountryAustralia
CampusUrban, 1713.5 (ha)
24.1 - Bankstown
26.7 - Blacktown
154.8 - Campbelltown
1,280 - Hawkesbury
24.4 - Parramatta
203.5 - Penrith
ColoursBlue, White & Black
AffiliationsAACSB, ACU, AHURI,
AMC, CAPA, IAU, TVS,
UA|
Websitewww.uws.edu.au

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The University of Western Sydney, also known as UWS, is a multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was ranked among the top 600 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education/QS ranking.

UWS has campuses in Greater Western Sydney - Parramatta, Westmead, Richmond, Blacktown, Penrith, comprising Werrington South, Werrington North, and Kingswood, Bankstown and Campbelltown. UWS is a provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher research degrees. Many of UWS researchers have an international reputation. In recent years UWS has opened a medical school. If all UWS campuses were to be combined, it would total approximately 1713.50 (ha) hectares.

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In this short video the client and the therapist explore the feeling of loneliness using music improvisation
3.37 min. | 0 user rating		 My first ever short film and haven't made any since (because of time and I'm lazy). A 4 minute limit short film created over two weeks in 2004 as the final project of the 'Film and Television 2' unit at The University of Western Sydney - Kingswood and Werrington campus. It's not that great but hope you at least enjoy it!
4.00 min. | 4.44 user rating		 What awaits the Australian economy beyond the GFC? This session takes the opportunity to debate whether it should be a case of doing what weve done but doing it better, or whether we need to pursue new options for strengthening Australias economy. This final session provides an opportunity for bold thought and discussion about the policy decisions and immediate actions that need to be considered and adopted by Australian governments, businesses and individuals amidst the dramas and uncertainties of the global economy. Keynote Speaker: Professor John Quiggin, Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in Economics and Political Science, University of Queensland Respondents: Associate Professor Steve Keen, School of Economics and Finance, University of Western Sydney Dr Guy Debelle, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets), Reserve Bank of Australia
10.73 min. | 5.0 user rating		 [Make sure to watch in 720P HD for best viewing!] The final trailer for University of Western Sydney's Islamic Awareness Week 2010 Theme: Islam: Beacon of the 21st Century. For all event details: www.facebook.com Flyer: www.facebook.com Islamic Economics | Myths | Shariah Law | The great debate: Atheism vs Islam | Faith and modernity | The Burqa Ban | Status of women in Islam | Islam: a modern solution? ------ Islamic Awareness Week (IAW) is an annual, week-long event, run by Muslim Students' Associations (MSAs) across university campuses. The aim of IAW is to raise awareness, among non-Muslims, of Islam and its adherents, and thus, break down any assumptions/ misconceptions which have been formed. This year, the UWSMSA's Islamic Awareness Week is set to run from the 13th to the 17th of September 2010. Come along to our free barbecues, lectures, question-and-answer panel and debate, or visit our stalls to chat with Muslims and collect free reading materials and refreshments :) We look forward to seeing you all there! [Trailer produced by Nahda Productions in association with Exposure PDP Studios]
3.77 min. | 4.84 user rating		 What awaits the Australian economy beyond the GFC? This session takes the opportunity to debate whether it should be a case of doing what weve done but doing it better, or whether we need to pursue new options for strengthening Australias economy. This final session provides an opportunity for bold thought and discussion about the policy decisions and immediate actions that need to be considered and adopted by Australian governments, businesses and individuals amidst the dramas and uncertainties of the global economy. Keynote Speaker: Professor John Quiggin, Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in Economics and Political Science, University of Queensland Respondents: Associate Professor Steve Keen, School of Economics and Finance, University of Western Sydney Dr Guy Debelle, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets), Reserve Bank of Australia
9.75 min. | 5.0 user rating
This video presents a song written by a client of the Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre in Sydney. Song writing is an accepted modality used by music therapists at the Centre.
7.30 min. | 0 user rating		 Produced by the Johanna Featherstone and the Red Room Company (www.redroomcompany.org), on behalf of the Writing and Society Research Group in the College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences at the University of Western Sydney. ©2007 'The Wordshed' was originally a six part series of half-hour poetic TV shows, composed of interviews, readings, mini essays and performances by Australian and international poets and writers. Presented now for YouTube, we've edited them into individual Pinches for your viewing pleasure.
4.35 min. | 5.0 user rating		 What awaits the Australian economy beyond the GFC? This session takes the opportunity to debate whether it should be a case of doing what weve done but doing it better, or whether we need to pursue new options for strengthening Australias economy. This final session provides an opportunity for bold thought and discussion about the policy decisions and immediate actions that need to be considered and adopted by Australian governments, businesses and individuals amidst the dramas and uncertainties of the global economy. Keynote Speaker: Professor John Quiggin, Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in Economics and Political Science, University of Queensland Respondents: Associate Professor Steve Keen, School of Economics and Finance, University of Western Sydney Dr Guy Debelle, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets), Reserve Bank of Australia
8.53 min. | 5.0 user rating		 What awaits the Australian economy beyond the GFC? This session takes the opportunity to debate whether it should be a case of doing what weve done but doing it better, or whether we need to pursue new options for strengthening Australias economy. This final session provides an opportunity for bold thought and discussion about the policy decisions and immediate actions that need to be considered and adopted by Australian governments, businesses and individuals amidst the dramas and uncertainties of the global economy. Keynote Speaker: Professor John Quiggin, Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in Economics and Political Science, University of Queensland Respondents: Associate Professor Steve Keen, School of Economics and Finance, University of Western Sydney Dr Guy Debelle, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets), Reserve Bank of Australia
8.90 min. | 5.0 user rating		 In this short video the client and the therapist explore the feeling of anger using music improvisation
2.67 min. | 0 user rating

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UWS partners in Mt Druitt Community and Environment Project - StreetCorner Tweet this news
StreetCorner--by -University of Western Sydney- Media Unit The -University of Western Sydney- is partnering with Housing NSW and the University of Technology Sydney, on a new initiative that is set to revitalise and enrich the communities of Mt Druitt. .. - Date : Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:54:25 GMT+00:00
Green teaching site a first - The Australian Tweet this news
The Australian--It is a project of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council and -University of Western Sydney-, supported by federal funding. "It is a first. The first time there's been a national collection of resources and courses rela - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:09:50 GMT+00:00
Designs on tackling crime in Mt Druitt - Mt Druitt Standard Tweet this news
Mt Druitt Standard--HOUSING NSW has joined forces with University of Technology Sydney and -University of Western Sydney- to help reduce crime in the Mt Druitt area. The $500000 Community and Environment Project will aim to find innovative and sustainable - Date : Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:17:54 GMT+00:00
Science Spectrum and Small Biz Central premiere on Television Sydney - StreetCorner Tweet this news
StreetCorner--by -University of Western Sydney- Media Unit Broadcast from the -University of Western Sydney's- Penrith campus, Television Sydney (TVS) Digital Channel 44 is set to reshape the community TV landscape with the premiere of exciting new s - Date : Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:00:03 GMT+00:00
Success Stories: Bardwell Park poet Andy Kissane - Canterbury-Bankstown Express Tweet this news
Canterbury-Bankstown Express--Later this year, he will also release a book of short stories called The Swarm. Kissane has taught creative writing at the University of New South Wales, the University of Technology Sydney and at the Macarthur campus of the - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:02:35 GMT+00:00
Generation gaps in attitudes towards social networking,cyber safety revealed ... - PhysOrg.com Tweet this news
PhysOrg.com--The report, released by researchers from the -University of Western Sydney-, Murdoch University and the Inspire Foundation, is based on the results of a 'Living Lab' experiment involving a group of young people and adults. As part o - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:38:22 GMT+00:00
Facebook can help in disasters: academic - AFP Tweet this news
AFP--The -University of Western Sydney- academic could not have known more disasters were to follow -- floods and cyclones in Queensland, bushfires in Western Australia, a deadlier quake in Christchurch and Japan's quake and tsunami. ... - Date : Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:15:00 GMT+00:00
Safeguarding future health in Australian cities - Environmental Expert (press release) Tweet this news
Environmental Expert (press release)--Managed by CSIRO's Climate Adaptation Flagship, the Cluster's members are: The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne, -University of Western Sydney-, Curti - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:59:00 GMT+00:00
Free UWS legal clinic is on the move - StreetCorner Tweet this news
StreetCorner--by -University of Western Sydney- Media Unit The -University of Western Sydney's- Parramatta Community Justice Clinic (PCJC), a practical legal training program which provides free professional legal information and referral services to - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:33:04 GMT+00:00
Penrith businesses: RDA seminar - Penrith Star Tweet this news
Penrith Star--Mr Artup said two key areas of future jobs growth should be Penrith's health-education precinct, comprising Nepean Hospital and the -University of Western Sydney- and the riverlink precinct, involving recreational activities along the N - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:42:00 GMT+00:00

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