Western Sydney University
Locked Bag, 1797 St Marys
New South Wales, Australia
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About
The Western Sydney University (WSU) is a prominent public university located in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1989, it has grown into a significant educational institution with a diverse student body of over 30,000, including a substantial international and indigenous cohort. The university operates a total of 13 campuses across the region. Academically, WSU offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including business, health, engineering, education, and the arts.
Sustainability at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University's Securing Success 2017-2020 Strategic Plan places a student-centred and research-led culture at the core of its next phase of development. The impact-driven research agenda has a focus on innovation, wellbeing, and sustainability. The university seeks to embed sustainability principles in the delivery of its innovative teaching programs and the development of graduates as active global citizens.
Western Sydney University has responded to this commitment by identifying the SDG linkages to our CORE - Curriculum, Operations, Research and Engagement - framework. Underpinning this are the cross-cutting themes of education (SDG 4) and partnerships (SDG 17), as well as leadership.
