Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University

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    • Social Cohesion Symposium: Belonging, Resilience, and Democratic Participation

    Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus cnr Victoria Road & James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia

    Western Sydney University

    Join leading researchers, educators and community voices at the Social Cohesion Symposium: Belonging, Resilience, and Democratic Participation as part of Social Science Week 2026. This thought-provoking event explores some of the most pressing challenges facing contemporary Australia, from multiculturalism and social cohesion to media trust, democratic participation, belonging and resilience. Through expert panels and lively discussion, the symposium will examine how communities navigate exclusion, build connection, and contribute to a more inclusive society. Bringing together scholars from across Australia alongside practitioners and community representatives, the symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage with fresh research, diverse perspectives and practical solutions. […]

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    Book Launch: Policing People – Background Characteristics and Occupational Attitudes in Law Enforcement

    Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus cnr Victoria Road & James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia

    Western Sydney University

    Join the School of Social Sciences for the launch of Policing People: Background Characteristics and Occupational Attitudes in Law Enforcement by Professor Toby Miles-Johnson. This book explores why police background characteristics and occupational attitudes matter, and how they affect officers, policing, and citizen engagement. Bridging sociology, criminology, and organisational psychology, this book offers a timely, research-driven analysis of how police officers' background characteristics and occupational attitudes shape recruitment, behaviour, and public engagement. With a focus on education, gender, diversity, and institutional bias, Miles-Johnson provides critical insights into the internal dynamics of policing and their broader implications for citizen trust and professionalism. Essential […]

    Annual Sexualities and Genders Research Showcase

    Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus 161-169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia

    Western Sydney University

    Why are school uniforms gendered? How can schools better support trans and gender diverse students? What are young people doing to tackle online hate? How can communities address problematic masculinity and intimate partner violence? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions explored by researchers in Western Sydney University's vibrant Sexualities and Genders Research community. Join us for the Annual Sexualities and Genders Research Showcase, where leading researchers, PhD candidates, and community partners will share innovative and impactful research on gender, sexuality, identity, inclusion, education, health, faith, and social change. Featuring a series of engaging and accessible speed presentations, the […]

    WSU Parramatta Redux film screening + River Walk

    Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus cnr Victoria Road & James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia

    Western Sydney University

    To celebrate Social Sciences Week 2026, the School of Social Sciences will be screening Parramatta Redux, a short documentary by Associate Professor Malini Sur, including a Q&A with the film maker. The film explores the enduring connections between the Parramatta River and the diverse communities, past and present, that have shaped its identity. From Indigenous custodianship to contemporary multicultural life, it reflects on themes of resilience, colonisation, migration and environmental change, offering a layered understanding of the river as both a living landscape and a witness to ongoing social and cultural transformation. Following the screening, Darug Elder, Uncle Chris Tobin, […]