The Voice to Parliament is a beginning, not an end
Dr Summer May Finlay on the Uluru Statement and Voice to Parliament
Inspiring the women of the future
We spoke to four UOW women driving change.
What does an ageing population mean for Australia?
How do we prepare for Australians living longer?
We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact UOW’s teaching, research and graduates make in the world.
The Stand exists to unlock the knowledge and expertise inside the University of Wollongong (UOW), telling stories about our people and their accomplishments that inform, educate and inspire. This magazine was born out of a renewed sense of place, purpose and values that will guide the University in fulfilling its role in exploring how to resolve society’s large and complex social, environmental and economic challenges.
We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.
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University
7 ways to volunteer during isolation (and gain UOWx recognition')
2020 has been a year like no other. If you’re feeling disconnected and unmotivated, you’re not alone! Reaching out and volunteering your time to help others is a proven way to boost your esteem, and build connections. The good news is – there are still many rewarding ways you can volunteer during isolation.
Community, Education, Health and Medicine
Why are our kids so anxious?
At what point in childhood does anxiety begin, and how can we help kids to overcome this increasingly common state?
Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research
The promise of mindfulness
Mindfulness offers the promise of a healthier mind for everyone.
Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research
All the lonely people
This is a story about loneliness. It’s about the ways we survive the churning swells of modern society and the face we present to the world.
University
Why the things you care about matter
If you can look beyond the pressure of Year 12, have you considered what could happen if you simply asked yourself: What do I care about?
Community, Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research
Why you can't commit to exercise
We've all experienced it. That sudden burst of motivation that's enough for you put on your exercise gear and get moving. Afterwards, you feel great and think to yourself, "I'm going to make this a regular thing".