Wheelchair racing legend Louise Sauvage receives Honorary Doctorate
Australia’s most revered Para-athlete recognised for outstanding contributions to sport and disability advocacy
The importance of the arts
Renowned actor, artist and musician, Geoff Morrell awarded Honorary Doctorate
Beloved UOW academic awarded posthumous PhD
Immense contribution of Dr Kimberley Livingstone recognised as her family accept degree on her behalf
Tailor your career in fintech at UOW India
Get set to make your mark with a world-class course offering
Navigating troubled waters
Why the BBNJ Agreement marks a critical turning point for ocean protection
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Articles
Community, Students
Baxter's Origin Story
In the dawn of time, around 2000 to 2007, there lived a Muscovy Drake in the kingdom of UOW. This duck, unlike his fellow ducks who still to this day attempt their raid on Subway, took pleasure in terrorising the staff and students of UOW. He was known as the UOW Evil Duck.
Community, Health and Medicine
What is toxic positivity?
As NSW continues its second and strictest COVID lockdown, there has been plenty of focus on maintaining a positive outlook.
Community
How to avoid the loneliness of social media
Ever felt a pang of loneliness when scrolling Instagram or immediately after you close the app for the last time at night? Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Wollongong, Roger Patulny, says there are three ways to use social media, and two of them are linked with high feelings of loneliness. Here’s how to get the balance right.
Community
My journey through UOWx
The move to online learning after Covid-19 hit was a huge change. But it was a change that made me want to be more involved with university and the programs that were on offer. It was at this point I decided to look into UOWx.
Community
Take a walk on the wild side to avoid COVID blues
Bob Dylan sang “The times are a changin’,” but I don’t think Bob had COVID in mind.
Community
The art of cloud watching
Having your head in the clouds may be just the thing that gets you through another COVID day.