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UWS shines on PM's shortlist
In Brief: The University of Western Sydney's support for Australian literature has been rewarded with the announcement that a UWS researcher and graduate have been shortlisted for the inaugural Prime Minister's Literary Awards. (Posted: 07/08/2008)

UWS encourages young artists to exhibit their creations
In Brief: Year 10 students from Elizabeth Macarthur High School at Narellan will showcase artwork as part of a new exhibition titled 'Urban Decay', being held at the Margot Hardy Gallery located on the UWS Bankstown Campus. (Posted: 06/08/2008)

Media Alert: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games media comment available
In Brief: The University of Western Sydney has a range of experts available for media comment in the lead-up to and during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games: (Posted: 06/08/2008)

Exhibition unveils life in Australia's female factories
In Brief: An expert in Australian colonial history from the University of Western Sydney says a new exhibition at the Parramatta Heritage Centre will reveal the truth about life for Australia's female convicts. (Posted: 06/08/2008)

Grow with UWS: visit Open Day 2008
In Brief: It will be an event like no other, with thousands of prospective students and members of the community expected to visit the University of Western Sydney's Open Day 2008, being held at the Parramatta Campus on Sunday 17 August, 10am-2pm. (Posted: 05/08/2008)

UWS announces new Indigenous Advisory Board
In Brief: The University of Western Sydney has launched an Indigenous Employment and Engagement Advisory Board to help boost employment and engagement opportunities for Indigenous Australians. (Posted: 05/08/2008)

UWS expert comments on grocery prices and consumer-brand loyalty
In Brief: With the release of findings from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report into grocery prices, the University of Western Sydney offers expert media comment on consumer marketing and grocery brand loyalty. (Posted: 05/08/2008)

Brace yourselves for the recession "we can't avoid", says economist
In Brief: University of Western Sydney economist and expert on debt, Associate Professor Steve Keen, says a recent fall in retail sales could be the first sign of "the recession we can't avoid". (Posted: 04/08/2008)

Public forum fuels renewable energy debate
In Brief: Renewable energy is often pitched as a viable solution to reducing Australia's carbon dioxide emissions. But, how this can be realistically and practically achieved remains hotly debated. Now a public forum on Wednesday 13 August will bring together leading energy researchers and industry experts to provide the facts on renewable energy technologies and policies. (Posted: 04/08/2008)

UWS sports stars chase the Olympic dream in Beijing
In Brief: The University of Western Sydney has high hopes for its two star athletes, who are major medal contenders at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (Posted: 04/08/2008)

UWS law students win prestigious mooting competition
In Brief: Three University of Western Sydney law students have taken top honours in the Australian Law Students Association mooting competition. (Posted: 01/08/2008)

Blacktown City Council hosts civic reception in support of UWS Clinical School
In Brief: The Blacktown City Council hosted a civic reception last night to raise local community awareness of the new UWS Blacktown/Mt Druitt Clinical School and Education Centre. (Posted: 01/08/2008)

What Matters winners attend writing workshop
In Brief: The Whitlam Institute within the University of Western Sydney has invited the winners of its "What Matters?" essay competition to attend a special Young Writers Workshop at the UWS Parramatta Campus. (Posted: 01/08/2008)

MEDIA ALERT: UWS 'Knit In' helps warm the world
In Brief: A group of keen University of Western Sydney knitters will brave a chilly winter morning at the UWS Campbelltown Campus on Friday 1 August to take part in a "Knit In". (Posted: 31/07/2008)

Award puts UWS on the world property map
In Brief: The University of Western Sydney is gaining an international reputation for its property expertise. (Posted: 28/07/2008)

UWS unites with Panthers to tackle youth issues
In Brief: The University of Western Sydney and the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club have developed a community engagement project which successfully tackles challenging behaviour in primary schools. (Posted: 23/07/2008)

New book rewrites Australia's war history
In Brief: Australian women's vital role in the nation's war history will be honoured in a new book by a noted historian from the University of Western Sydney. (Posted: 23/07/2008)

Help or hindrance? International experts explore the psychological impacts of religion
In Brief: In the aftermath of World Youth Day, the University of Western Sydney will hold a conference to explore the beneficial and harmful impacts of religion. (Posted: 21/07/2008)

UWS explores the artful ways of seeing
In Brief: An interactive new exhibition at the University of Western Sydney will provide a unique way of experiencing art that is much more than a feast for the eyes. (Posted: 21/07/2008)

New book helps modern women rediscover feminism
In Brief: The battle for equal opportunity and pay for women will not be won, unless there is a return to feminism - according to an academic from the University of Western Sydney. (Posted: 16/07/2008)

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