Western Sydney University share learnings on impact following 12 months as number one in the world

EucFACE, based at Western Sydney University
A TALE OF TWO TURTLES

Image: Ricky Spencer and Kristen Petrov in the quarantine facility at Western’s Richmond campus. © Michael Amendolia
A COOL APPROACH TO LAND MANAGEMENT

Image: Uncle Karl Brown lighting a cool burn. © Jessica Weir
Researchers are collaborating with Indigenous people to understand the benefits of controlled ‘cool’ burning of bushland in natural hazard management.
EDUCATION FOR ALL

Image: Cathy Sowi at the National Inclusive Education Unit. © Cathy Sowi
An Australian-led research project is helping teacher-educators in Papua New Guinea promote inclusive education for students with disabilities.
BOOSTING DIABETES PREVENTION

Image © Mareko Tamaleaa, Unsplash
A community intervention program has improved the health of people of Samoan heritage in south-western Sydney.
HANDY TOOL TRAINS SURGEONS

Image1: Dr Gough Lui demonstrating a smart glove, the sensor is indicated by the dotted circle. © Ken Leanfore
Electronic gloves help transfer knowledge from master surgeons to students.
WHY PAYING A VISIT PAYS OFF

Image: Copyright Alexander Dummer, Unsplash
Volunteer visits are helping isolated parents feel more confident and optimistic.
MEASURING AND MANAGING AN INVISIBLE RESOURCE

Image: Basant Maheshwari and colleagues meeting with farmers in Sundarpur. (credit N/A)
BRINGING AGRICULTURE INDOORS

Image: Xin He (front) and Yagiz Alagoz (back) in Western’s glasshouse. © Daniel Boud
Australian-led advancements in indoor cropping technologies provide hope for an increasingly strained agriculture sector.
