Western Sydney University’s Professor Sebastian Pfautsch, from the Urban Transformations Research Centre and @westsydusoss, worked with @cityofsydney to map the region’s microclimates, through the most detailed analysis of urban heat ever carried out in the area. The hottest day observed was 9 December 2023 where a high of 45.3°C was observed in St Peters, while at the same time just a short distance away temperatures in the Botanic Gardens were 30°C. 🌡️ Read more 👉tinyurl.com/5djvyus2

VC Distinguished Professor George Williams AO (@ProfGWilliams) said, “This transformative collaboration between OMRON and Western Sydney University is a game changer for students in our STEM-based degree programs such as engineering and computer science. Western students will now work and learn everyday alongside a global leader in robotics and automation, significantly enhancing their learning experience.”

VC Distinguished Professor George Williams AO (@ProfGWilliams) writes for @Meanjin today, stating, “Universities must win back the community’s trust and respect by demonstrating their value and contribution to society. This starts by remembering that universities are public institutions, not corporations. They exist for the public good." Read the full article: tinyurl.com/npfnxxuc

1/5 Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams (@ProfGWilliams) joined @abcnews Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett to discuss how proceeding with unfair caps on international students will hurt one of Australia’s fastest growing regions – Western Sydney. #westernsydney #universities #auspol