2019
Articles
Rise of the Himalaya
Understanding their origins means we can more accurately reconstruct Earth’s fractured history.
Chernobyl: A lesson in truth
There was a time when no one knew what happened at Chernobyl. Secrets were kept, mistakes were made, and people were exposed. Now, more than 30 years later, and with the release of HBO’s successful mini-series, the disaster is once again in the spotlight.
How to get a part-time job while studying
At UOW, we provide several avenues to make it a little easier for uni students to find work. Here are seven pathways available to help you replenish your bank balance.
How theatre is helping Vanuatu protect its fisheries
A team of UOW researchers are behind an initiative that uses theatre to educate remote villages about the importance of sustaining fisheries for generations to come.
Creating better futures for children
How can early childhood educators mitigate the risk of children falling behind, both intellectually and socially?
Zenobia’s passion for the past
Internationally-renowned archaeologist Professor Zenobia Jacobs, who pioneered the technique of dating history through a grain of sand, reflects on her childhood in South Africa and her serendipitous road to research.
The buck stops here
Ethical dilemmas are likely to arise in the workplace from time-to-time, no matter what job you do. If, for instance, your workplace doesn’t have a recycling system in place, it is easy to blame the company when you find yourself throwing recyclable items in the trash.
Can the arts and sciences save the Great Barrier Reef?
This is the story of how two artists, a marine scientist and a social scientist joined forces to raise awareness of the threats facing the Great Barrier Reef.
Why the digital revolution needs a human touch
From health to congestion, stormwater to air pollution, the digital revolution is transforming urban areas into smart cities. But is our love of technology leaving people behind?