2020

Articles

Stefania’s journey to outer space

Could it also take the Three-Minute Thesis winner into space one day as well?

What COVID-19 has taught us about our schools

Schools are, at their heart, communities.

Our black summer

It was a New Year's Eve like no other. As the clock counted down to midnight, Nicky Bath and her teenage son toasted 2020 with a bag of Twisties as they sat in the dark, in Nicky's office at the University of Wollongong's Batemans Bay Campus.

Chancellor Jillian Broadbent farewells UOW

Chancellor Jillian Broadbent AC has always sought a life of contribution.

The 7 things you'll learn from doing an internship

UOW student, Shahira, recently completed an internship as part of her coursework, where she learned invaluable lessons about the world of work.

How uni can help you find your passion

For some students, discovering their passion happened at a very young age, while others are still trying to figure out what they want to do. Two University of Wollongong (UOW) students share their unique experiences of discovering their purpose and chasing their passions.

The social network

On the surface, uni might seem like a simple means to an end: go, get a degree, graduate. However, what UOW grad Stef Posthuma discovered – like most students – is that uni can enrich your life in so many ways. For Stef, the connections and friendships he made while studying at UOW set him up for the life and success he has now.

What will being a uni student look like in 2021?

The big question students are asking after a year like 2020, is what will being a uni student look like in 2021?

Careers ahead

If, right now, you have no idea where you’re heading, it might be time to ask yourself the ‘big questions’, or just jump in and let your curiosity guide you. For UOW grad Leonie, career success didn’t come without its fair share of hurdles, but one thing’s for sure, it’s the journey that counts.