Can we rewire the nervous system to fight MND?
Philanthropy is funding the high-risk high-reward research needed to advance our fight against motor neurone disease.
A duty of care
Patricia Davidson and John Daly
The top 3 reasons to study Cyber Security at UOW
According to UOW computer science experts
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Articles
Education, Environment and Energy, Features
Carbon neutrality, greenhouse gases, net-zero: understanding the lingo of a sustainable future
On 5 June, to mark World Environment Day, the University of Wollongong (UOW) announced its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030. It follows years of devastating natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, including the Black Summer Bushfires and recent East Coast floods.
Education, Features
How to improve concentration
You're staring at the page, but nothing is going in. You need to learn this information, but you can't seem to put your mind to it. Here are some ways to study smarter, not harder.
Arts and Culture, Features
What makes the ultimate study playlist?
Picture it: you’re cramming for your exam, but before you can put pen to paper, you have to find the perfect playlist to soundtrack your study.
Community, Features, Stories
University of Wollongong academics reflect on National Reconciliation Week
Held annually from 27 May to 3 June, Reconciliation Week is a time for Australians to learn about and embrace our shared history and culture, and commit to ongoing reconciliation.
Features, Podcasts, Stories, University
A duty of care
Over four decades of friendship, the lives of UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia Davidson and UOW Head of Nursing Professor John Daly have become so intertwined that it’s impossible to imagine a world without each other.
Community, Education, Features, Stories, Student stories, University
Bright minds, bold ambitions and boundless passion
Three UOW alumni share the stories of coming of age and finding their dream jobs right after uni